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.
Free app launches to help people in Leeds with muscle and joint problems
getUBetter, a mobile application (app) designed to help people with musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions manage their symptoms, has been launched in Leeds. The app has been designed by clinicians in emergency care, GPs, physiotherapists, and orthopaedic consultants, and it’s available free to everyone aged over 18 registered with a Leeds GP practice. The app […]
This Can Happen to Anyone: NHS worker shares impact of losing a colleague to suicide
When Steve Taylor lost a colleague to suicide in 2021 – someone he describes as “a rock” – the shock rippled through his NHS team, a group dedicated to supporting people with suicidal thoughts. The experience showed him, more than ever, that suicide can touch anyone, even those working hardest to prevent it. Now, with the Baton of Hope arriving in Leeds on World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September), Steve is determined to honour his colleague and share a message of hope and awareness.
Winter Flu Jab campaign launches in West Yorkshire for children and expectant mums
Children and pregnant women are set to receive their flu vaccinations from this week as the NHS in West Yorkshire begins its crucial vaccine rollout to protect people ahead of winter – and are stepping up efforts to make it as easy as possible for people to get their jabs. The NHS is sending out […]
Get the help you need during the resident doctors’ strike
The NHS in West Yorkshire is urging people to plan ahead and to choose the right service for their healthcare needs, as it prepares for 5 days of industrial action by resident doctors from 7am on Friday 25 July until 7am on Wednesday 30 July 2025. Resident doctors (previously known as junior doctors) are fully […]
Report warns of rising health risks in Leeds from increasing temperatures due to climate change
A new report has warned rising temperatures due to climate change pose serious health risks to the city’s population.
Leeds plays a crucial role in driving improved patient care through hi-tech advancements, according to Health Secretary Wes Streeting
Institutions including Leeds Teaching Hospitals and University of Leeds make the city a “healthcare innovation powerhouse”, Mr Streeting said during an event hosted by a partnership of the city’s senior leaders at innovation hub Nexus.
Final Call for 2025 Spring COVID-19 Boosters in West Yorkshire – Book Before Tuesday 17 June
The NHS in West Yorkshire urges eligible individuals across the region to come forward for their spring COVID-19 booster before the current vaccination campaign concludes on Tuesday 17 June.
Working together to prevent heart disease across West Yorkshire
Teams across West Yorkshire are making real progress in preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD), with new figures showing big improvements in treating high blood pressure and cholesterol. There’s also been a positive shift in reducing health inequalities – making sure people in all communities have better access to care. One major success is the West Yorkshire […]
Leeds hospital staff use art and poetry to help open up conversations about death and dying
NHS staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) are using art, poetry and performance to help open up conversations around bereavement, death and dying.
New initiative transforms care for people with complex learning disabilities and autism
An innovative pilot project has transformed care for people with complex learning disabilities and autism.