We want to ensure that you are kept up to date with the latest news, events and announcements from your local health and care partnership. In this section you can find our latest media releases as well as events and campaign announcements.
NHS services this Christmas and New Year
The NHS in Leeds is encouraging residents to choose the right service if they become unwell during the festive period.
Leeds GP Confederation Rated ‘Outstanding’
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), independent regulator of health and social care in England, have announced the overall rating of Leeds GP Confederation’s services as ‘Outstanding’ after an inspection conducted in September 2023. The inspection report published by CQC also awarded Leeds GP Confederation ‘Outstanding’ in both effective and well-led categories, reporting that the organisation showed a ‘culture of high-quality sustainable care’.
Leeds residents urged to take antibiotics seriously
The NHS and health partners in Leeds will be joining health organisations around the world next week (18-24 November) to raise awareness of antimicrobial resistance as a global health threat and to encourage people to pledge to do their part to tackle it.
Information for patients, carers, and families
Shortage of medicines for ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Industrial action – The NHS in Leeds asks ‘help us to help you’ by considering a range of services
The NHS in Leeds is urging people to plan ahead for their healthcare needs as it prepares for another period of industrial action by doctors next week that will significantly impact NHS services.
Leeds parents and carers with asthmatic children urged to take extra care
Parents and carers of children with asthma in Leeds are being reminded to make sure their asthma action plan is up-to-date and that they are taking their asthma prevention medicine as directed over the summer.
NHS in Leeds warns of stroke and heart attack risks with untreated high blood pressure
The NHS in Leeds is encouraging all adults to get their blood pressure checked, as part of Know Your Numbers Week (4 – 10 September).
The NHS in Leeds is urging people to plan ahead for their healthcare needs in the run up to what is expected to be a particularly busy time for health and care services in the region.
NHS consultants will be striking on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 August and there is likely to be a significant impact on services and disruption to appointments during this time.
NHS in Leeds extends warm wishes to residents celebrating Eid al-Adha
The NHS in Leeds congratulates residents who are celebrating Eid al-Adha this week. Eid al-Adha is one of the highlights of the Islamic calendar and is the second in a series of annual celebrations for Muslims, marking the end of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Makkah. Eid al-Adha festivities usually begin in the morning through […]
Walk-in COVID spring vaccination clinics in Leeds
Spring vaccinations and first and second vaccinations for all end on 30 June A number of walk-in clinics for spring COVID vaccinations in Leeds are being offered over the next week. Spring vaccinations for those who are eligible end on 30 June. The walk-in clinics are being held at the following times and locations: Monday […]