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.
Local volunteer gets a Big Thank You for working tirelessly to help others
Katie Nicholson, who works for the local NHS, is thanking Maureen Lillywhite, a local community worker, as part of the Big Thank You campaign, for organising the reverse advent calendar for Christmas 2018. The reverse advent calendar helps those families who struggle the most after the Christmas period.
Top tips to help people with asthma breathe more easily this winter
With very cold weather on the way in the next few days, the NHS in Leeds is advising people with asthma how they can breathe more easily by following some simple steps.
British Transport Police West Yorkshire thank their winter heroes
Staff at British Transport Police West Yorkshire are backing the ‘Big Thank You’ campaign, by thanking their winter heroes and are encouraging Leeds residents to say thanks to their winter hero.
NHS Long Term Plan
The NHS has written a Long Term Plan so it can be fit for the future. It was developed in partnership with those who know the NHS best – frontline health and care staff, patients and their families and other experts.
Leeds patients benefit from extended GP opening hours
Evening and weekend appointments are now available with GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals for routine pre-booked appointments for patients in Leeds.
Leeds Transforming Care Board are looking for Experts by Experience
Leeds Transforming Care Board are looking for Experts by Experience to work with them on their Transforming Care Plans.
Publication of report commissioned by NHS England
A report commissioned by NHS England entitled “An independent investigation into the care and treatment of Harry Bosomworth by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust” was published on 18 December 2018. It is available from NHS England’s website.
GP appointments available over Christmas and New Year
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is advising patients that if they become unwell over the holidays GP appointments will available over Christmas and New Year. Pre-booked appointments can be booked either directly with your GP or by ringing NHS111. GP appointments may not be at your usual GP practice but at your local extended access hub.
Patients reminded to plan ahead to stay well over Christmas and New Year
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is advising patients not to leave it too late to order or collect repeat prescriptions over Christmas and New Year.
Local NHS launches ‘Free Talk Fridays’
As part of this year’s Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Day, a MindMate Ambassador will be encouraging ‘Free Talk Fridays’, launching on 14 December.