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.
National Association for Patient Participation to Dissolve
The Trustees of the National Association for Patient Participation (NAPP) have announced that the charity will be dissolved following a resolution passed at the recent Annual General Meeting. NAPP has played a leading role in promoting patient involvement in UK healthcare, supporting the development of Patient Participation Groups and collaborating with key partners across the NHS. The charity’s […]
Countdown to Christmas – it’s now easier than ever to get your winter vaccinations
With just over a month to go until Christmas, the NHS in West Yorkshire is making it as easy as possible for you to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to protect yourself and your loved ones. NHS teams have set up additional clinics, alongside the regular ones, to help more people get protected before […]
Rugby legend Ellery Hanley says ‘get checked’ for International Men’s Day
Rugby League legend Ellery Hanley MBE is urging men approaching 65 to respond to their invitation to be screened for a hidden vascular condition ahead of International Men’s Day (19 November). Nicknamed Mr Magic, Hanley played for England, Leeds, and other teams over a 19-year career in Rugby league between 1978 and 1997. He holds […]
Together we can stay well this winter in West Yorkshire
The NHS in West Yorkshire is encouraging people to stay well this winter to look after themselves, their loved ones, and busy NHS services. With colder weather comes increased health risks like nasty winter bugs and respiratory illnesses such as flu, RSV and COVID-19. Loneliness also increases during winter, particularly in vulnerable communities such as […]
Baby Week 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Giving Every Child the Best Start
This year marks 10 years of Baby Week, the national initiative dedicated to bringing sectors and services together to champion the early years. The 2025 theme, “Healthy Parent, Healthy Baby,” underscores a vital truth: children’s wellbeing is bound up with the health, support, and resilience of their caregivers. This year’s programme will shine a light […]
Leeds residents urged to get protected with winter vaccinations
Free flu and Covid-19 jabs now available for those eligible
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 […]
City’s unique infrastructure supports strong and sustainable talent pipeline
At the heart of Leeds' health and care ecosystem lies an ambitious initiative - the Leeds Health and Care Academy. Unlike conventional training and education models, the Academy’s work is not confined to the NHS and social care. It is a system-wide, collaborative venture that is feeding, growing, and sustaining local talent through a unique blend of innovation, equity, and community engagement