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.
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership wins national prestigious awards for the second year running
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (WY HCP) won two national awards and was highly commended for a further two on Thursday, 17 November, by the Health Service Journal (HSJ). The HSJ Awards provide an opportunity to shine a light on the outstanding efforts and achievements that colleagues and teams across the NHS, health and […]
West Yorkshire residents urged to take antibiotics seriously this World Antimicrobial Awareness Week
The NHS in Leeds and across West Yorkshire will be joining health organisations around the world this week (18-24 November) to raise awareness of the global problem of antibiotic resistance and to encourage people to pledge to tackle it.
Health and care leaders back a trauma informed approach across West Yorkshire
Health and care leaders across West Yorkshire are united in their support to tackle and address barriers that people affected by trauma can experience when accessing care.
New fellows sought to help improve population health in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Improving Population Health Fellowship is back for a second year, and is looking for more fellows to help make a positive difference.
Leeds urged to get boosted this winter
The Lord Mayor of Leeds has urged residents across the city to check if they are eligible for the free flu jab or COVID booster this winter.
New People’s Panel for West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership
People across West Yorkshire are being asked to help shape a new people’s panel which will play an important role in advising health and care services across the area.
#SpeakUpLeeds campaign encourages black boys to open up about their mental health
On World Mental Health Day (10 October), and during Black History Month, MindMate will launch the #SpeakUpLeeds campaign, in partnership with Forum Central, Leeds City Council, Magpie and Black Lives Matter Leeds.
Health and care services on the date of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II State Funeral, Monday 19 September 2022
Following the news that there will be a national bank holiday on Monday 19 September to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, local health and care services are letting people know where they can access help and repeat medicines.
Autumn COVID boosters get underway in Leeds to protect the most vulnerable this winter
NHS vaccination teams across Leeds are offering COVID-19 boosters to those at greatest risk from the virus.
NHS in Leeds urges public to know their blood pressure numbers
Know Your Numbers Week takes place from 5-11 September, and the NHS in Leeds is encouraging all adults to get their blood pressure checked.