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.
Patients advised to plan ahead for the bank holiday
With the August bank holiday weekend fast approaching, Leeds health professionals are reminding residents to plan ahead to stay well.
Dry eyes not as standard
Hello my name is Rob… and I’m the Head of Planning for the Leeds Plan within NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group and the Leeds Health Partnerships Team. However this blog isn’t about me or the work I do or the organisations I work for do.
Unique therapy project supporting city’s homeless receives additional NHS funding
A project in Leeds that sees an occupational therapist working with the city’s homeless has secured funding from the local NHS to continue to offer support for the most vulnerable until August 2020.
‘Superbugs and ladders’ game educates Leeds families on the dangers of antibiotic resistance
To raise awareness of the growing issue of antibiotic resistance, we'll be challenging families to a game of giant ‘Superbugs and Ladders’ at Breeze events across the city.
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group shortlisted for CIPR Yorkshire and Lincolnshire PRide Awards
The work of the NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) communications team has been recognised with a double nomination in the 2019 CIPR Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Pride Awards.
Stay safe and well in the heatwave
With hot weather and tropical conditions due to hit Leeds this week, the local NHS is reminding people how to stay safe and well while reducing potential pressure on the health system.
Leeds residents to benefit from £20 million new investment in mental health services
A contract worth up to £76 million, including new investment of at least £20 million, over the next five years to improve mental health services in the city has been awarded by NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Patients across Leeds benefit from excellent care from their GP practice
Results from the latest national GP Patient Survey were published by NHS England last week; these show that patients in Leeds are positive about the care they receive from their local GP practice. To add to this positive news, for the first time 100% of GP practices in Leeds are currently rated as ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Flash Glucose Monitoring System (Freestyle Libre®)
Following the publication of the NHS England guidance entitled “Flash Glucose Monitoring: National Arrangements for Funding of Relevant Diabetes Patients” in March 2019, NHS Leeds CCG has worked with neighbouring CCGs and their diabetes teams across West Yorkshire and Harrogate to produce a joint policy reflecting the national guidance (see link below). This policy has […]
Remember your inhaler this summer
As the weather warms up and we spend more 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.