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 in Leeds urges public to know their numbers!
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is urging people to take the chance to get their blood pressure tested as part of Know your Numbers! week.
Top tips for preventing vascular disease
September is Vascular Disease Awareness Month, and the NHS in Leeds is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of this condition.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 in Leeds issues cervical screening test reminder as national campaign launched
In support of Public Health England's national cervical screening campaign, NHS Leeds CCG is highlighting the importance of the cervical screening test to women in Leeds.