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.
Celebrated chef backs ‘Looking out for our neighbours’ campaign
Matt Healy, a former MasterChef finalist and one of the city’s most celebrated chefs, has thrown his support behind a campaign that champions togetherness in an effort to reduce social isolation and loneliness.
Plan ahead and stay well over the bank holiday
With the Easter and May bank holidays fast approaching, health professionals from NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are encouraging residents to plan ahead to stay well. If you take regular medication and need a repeat prescription, make sure you get it in time so you have enough medication to last you over the bank […]
Leeds residents are being urged to make their wishes known
A number of events will be held across the city on Thursday 11 April encouraging residents to let their family, carer or health professional know their wishes, in case they’re unable to make or communicate those decisions later in life.
New diabetes strategy for Leeds
“Working together to deliver the best outcomes for people at risk of or living with diabetes”
GP offers Ramadan diabetes advice
A Leeds GP has put together a short video offering advice to people with Type 2 diabetes who are gearing up for Ramadan which is expected to start on 5 May*.
Leeds residents urged to cut their risk of Type 2 diabetes
As part of Diabetes Prevention Week (1-7 April), health leaders in Leeds are urging people to make small lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of developing the condition.
NHS Leeds CCG appoints new Accountable Officer
We're pleased to confirm the appointment of Tim Ryley as the new Accountable Officer. Tim is currently the CCG’s Director of Strategy, Performance and Planning and his appointment to Accountable Officer will be ratified at the CCG’s Governing Body meeting on 27 March 2019.
Freestyle Libre – update March 2019
We are currently working with diabetes specialists in West Yorkshire and Harrogate to update our policies on flash glucose monitoring, following the publication of new guidance from NHS England, and agree a single policy for all 9 CCGs.
Innovative GP service shortlisted for national award
An innovative project that has seen specialist paramedics helping to address challenges faced by Leeds GP practices has been shortlisted for a major national award.
NHS reminds Leeds residents to have their say on urgent treatment centres proposal
There is still time to have your say on urgent care services in Leeds.