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.
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.
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Board meets in public on 6 September
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Partnership Board (WY HCP) will meet in public on Tuesday 6 September 2022 at 2pm. The meeting will be held online using digital technology and chaired by Cathy Elliott, Chair of the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Vice Chair of the Partnership Board.
NHS in Leeds says plan ahead to stay well this August bank holiday
As we approach the August bank holiday, the NHS in Leeds is encouraging residents to plan ahead to stay well.
Asthma advice – remember your inhaler this summer
As the weather warms up and we make the most of time outdoors, the NHS in Leeds is advising people with asthma – especially children – on how to manage their health this summer to avoid the ‘September spike’ in emergency asthma admissions.
Every Breath You Treat Conference – 04 October 2022
On October 4th 2022, the "Every Breath You Treat" online conference will bring together (virtually) more than a dozen experts from academia and medicine to share cutting-edge research and insight exploring the effects of air pollution throughout the life course. There will also be the opportunity to get questions answered live by any of our expert speakers. We believe this event to be the first of its kind focused on this subject matter in the UK.