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.
NHS advice as hot weather predicted
With the prediction of hot weather and tropical conditions hitting Leeds later this week, the local NHS has issued guidance to help people make the most of the conditions as well as reducing potential pressure on the health system. NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has issued the advice in an effort to reduce the […]
Working together to help keep children and vulnerable adults safe
Staff from across the NHS in Leeds are marking Safeguarding Week from 24 to 30 June to help raise awareness of the role we can all play in keeping children and vulnerable adults safe.
Local NHS promotes breastfeeding support groups across the city
Mums are being encouraged to access breastfeeding groups for support across the city as part of Breastfeeding Celebration Week (17 to 23 June)
Leeds residents urged to #SeeDiabetesDifferently
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.
Personal wheelchair budgets rolled out in Leeds
A film highlighting a new approach to prescribing and funding wheelchairs in Leeds has just been launched.
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group ask public to ‘Look out for their neighbours’ this Volunteers Week
This Volunteers Week (1-7 June) NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group is hoping to inspire as many local residents to volunteer their spare time and give a helping hand in the fight to end social isolation by joining them in backing the ‘Looking the out for our neighbours’ campaign.
A great big week for legs and feet
Every two hours in England, someone loses their leg because of a wound that hasn’t healed. To help people understand the importance of looking after their legs, the first national Legs Matter week is being held from 3 to 7 June to urge people to ‘stand up’ to one of the UK’s biggest health challenges.
Leeds based website supporting children and young people’s mental health celebrates its fifth birthday
Photo call opportunity: Merrion Street Gardens, Merrion Street, Leeds, LS2 8JE (near to the St John’s Centre) on Thursday 13 June at 12.30pm
CCG funding leads to expansion of Well Bean cafés
People in Leeds will benefit from an expansion of the city’s Well Bean mental health crisis cafes following a cash boost of £314,000 from the local NHS.
NHS in Leeds invests over £4.5 million to support GP practices with link workers
Art therapy shows benefit of non-medical support towards health and wellbeing