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.
New diabetes strategy for Leeds
“Working together to deliver the best outcomes for people at risk of or living with diabetes”
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.
Lay Member – Audit & Conflicts of Interest
We are recruiting a Lay Member to join our governing body and lead on Audit and Conflicts of Interest.
NHS Leeds CCG chief executive to retire next year
Philomena (Phil) Corrigan, Chief Executive of NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has announced that she will retire next summer.
Freestyle Libre / Flash Glucose Monitoring update
NHS Leeds CCG has worked closely with the diabetes specialists in Leeds to understand which groups of patients would gain most health benefit from using Flash Glucose Monitoring (Freestyle Libre), whilst keeping it affordable for the NHS. We have consulted with and gained a consensus from a range of primary and secondary care clinicians and […]
Changes to the way we prescribe in Leeds – Clarification
Please see the following letter to clarify contents of the letter dated 3 January 2018: Re: Changes to the way we prescribe in Leeds – Clarification
Radshan Medical Centre
The Primary Care Commissioning Committee (PCCC) makes decisions on how NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Partnership plans and commissions primary care services. On Wednesday 24 January the committee accepted the resignation from the current provider of Radshan Medical Centre, Kippax and agreed to disperse the list amongst local practices Dr Simon Stockill, Medical Director […]
Freestyle Libre update
25 July 2018 – Please view our update which you can find here. Freestyle Libre became available on the NHS on 1st November 2017. The expected cost of the Freestyle Libre device to the NHS is over £900 per patient per year of continuous use compared with £360 – £650 per patient per year for […]