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.
Changes to prescribing to free up NHS funds
Patients in Leeds will be encouraged to buy medicines over-the-counter rather than being issued with a prescription for them by their GP in an effort to free up NHS funds as part of an initiative formally launched today by NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
Health awareness campaign aims to tackle taboos
The NHS in Leeds is supporting an international campaign to break down the taboos around urology conditions, including cancers of the bladder, testicles and prostate.
Local NHS supports World Suicide Prevention Day
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is supporting World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September) by reminding people that it’s okay to seek help and by encouraging others to look out for those who might be feeling low, distressed or alone.
Morphsuit memory joggers make a surprise appearance across Leeds
Starting this week, a team of purple morphsuit-clad “memory joggers” will pop up at different locations across Leeds to remind the public to cancel their unwanted GP appointments
MindMate launches city-wide campervan tour to promote mental health resources
MindMate, a website providing mental health and emotional wellbeing advice and information to young people across Leeds, is launching a city-wide campervan tour to help raise awareness of the resources available to young people.
NHS in Leeds supports Safeguarding Week
25-29 June is Safeguarding Week in Leeds.
‘The future of antibiotics is in our hands’ is the message from city’s health leaders
Members of the Leeds Health and Wellbeing Board are sending a key message to Leeds residents, by telling them ‘the future of antibiotics is in our hands’.