News

May 2021

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.

Hop on board the vaccination minibus

The NHS in Leeds and Leeds City Council, working alongside local voluntary and community organisations, are encouraging people to have their Covid vaccine at the vaccination minibus.

Plan ahead to stay well this Spring Bank holiday

Spring Bank holiday is fast approaching next week (Monday 31 May), and health professionals from NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are reminding residents to plan ahead to stay well. Dr Jason Broch, GP and Clinical Chair for NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group said: “With GP practices, hospitals and pharmacies under increasing pressure due to […]

NHS in Leeds reassures patients that GP practices are open

GP practices are at the frontline of the NHS, often people’s first port of call when they are unwell. This remains the case – Leeds GP practices are open and available for patients who need care or treatment.

Leeds residents urged to be Type 2 Diabetes Aware

This week is Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Week and residents in Leeds are reminded that one in ten Leeds residents will be affected by diabetes – either because they have it already or are at high risk of developing it. Tens of thousands more know someone with the condition.

Connect with nature during Mental Health Awareness Week

For Mental Health Awareness Week (10-16 May), health and care organisations across Leeds are reminding people of the support available to anyone who needs it and encouraging people to look after their wellbeing by connecting with nature.