We want to ensure that you are kept up to date with the latest news, events and announcements from your local CCG. In this section you can find our latest media releases as well as events and campaign announcements.
Our open letter to primary care colleagues in Leeds
It doesn’t seem that long ago when we had the first reported UK case of COVID-19 at the end of January, since then the healthcare landscape has changed dramatically. We’re currently experiencing a strange new normal that we’ve all had to adapt to while quickly making changes to the way services are delivered and we […]
GP practices open this Easter bank holiday
Leeds GP practices will stay open this Easter bank holiday for those who need help.
Important update on referrals for anyone registered with a Leeds GP practice
As part of the response to coronavirus (COVID-19), GP practices in Leeds will no longer be referring people for routine hospital appointments with only urgent referrals being offered.
Changes to accessing GP practices in Leeds
As part of the response to coronavirus (COVID-19), GP practices in Leeds have made changes to the way appointments are offered and provided.
Local NHS urges patients across Leeds to stop over ordering repeat prescriptions and requests for advance medicines supply
The NHS in Leeds is asking patients to stop over ordering on their repeat prescriptions or ordering earlier than they normally would do. Patients are also being reminded that they shouldn’t ask for an increased supply, and to continue to request repeat prescriptions at the normal frequency, no more than 7 days before their medication […]
Warning about NHS text scam
The NHS in Leeds is warning local people to beware of a new text scam that appears to use a genuine NHS appointment reminder number.
Investment in social prescribing makes a positive difference to people in Leeds
Investment in social prescribing is making a difference to the people of Leeds and to recognise this, NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will join health care professionals around the world to celebrate International Social Prescribing Day this Thursday, 12 March.
Local Healthy Hearts project shortlisted for national award
A programme to reduce the impact of heart disease across the region has been shortlisted for the Cardiovascular Care Initiative of the Year category at the HSJ Value Awards 2020, which recognise outstanding dedication to making things better in the NHS.
Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, the NHS in Leeds is urging people to show their hearts some love by thinking about their blood pressure.
System leadership: Exploring the power of community networks to increase health and wellbeing
A relatively short walk out from the centre of Leeds can take you from gleaming new buildings to some of the most deprived parts of the city. Before we talk about our journey, we wanted to say when we talk about deprivation we use the socio-economic models – we know that many people living in […]