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.
Public urged to avoid hospital or visiting their GP if they have winter vomiting bug
Leeds residents are being urged to avoid going straight to hospital or visiting their GP if they have norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, and instead get telephone advice from the NHS. The advice has been issued by the local NHS in an effort to reduce the spread of the bug, which can have a significant […]
Invest in your health and wellbeing this self-care week
Health leaders in the city are encouraging Leeds residents to invest in their future by making small changes that can make a big difference.
Serious superbugs and school lessons mark Antibiotic Awareness Week in Leeds
From a superbug jitterbug and school lessons to ward rounds and GP surgery visits, activities are taking place across Leeds to mark World Antibiotics Awareness Week (18-24 November).
Health leaders urge people to know their risk on World Diabetes Day
For World Diabetes Day (WDD) on 14 November, health leaders in the city are urging residents to be more aware of the condition and learn how they can prevent or manage it.
Leeds mums encouraged to attend support group to help with their mental health
This World Mental Health Day, Thursday 10 October, a local mum from Leeds is urging mums to get help with their maternal mental health by attending a peer support group.
Hilary Benn MP in Leeds social prescribing visit
Woodhouse Medical Practice hosted a visit from Hilary Benn MP on Friday 4 October, who came along to find out more about how social prescribing helps people in the city.
Nominations now open for the first Leeds Quality in Care Awards
Nominations are now open for the first Leeds Quality in Care Awards, which recognise excellence in the city’s regulated adult social care sector.
Local mum encourages children and young people to get mental health support
In the lead up to World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10 October), Emma Oliver, a local mum whose teenage son took his own life, is urging children and young people in Leeds to open up about their mental health and know where to go for support in a crisis.
CCG chair to retire next year
Dr Gordon Sinclair, Clinical Chair of NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has announced that he will retire from his post in May 2020.
Community organisations in Leeds and West Yorkshire to receive digital funding
Leeds City Council is awarding fifteen community organisations digital funding, through their 100% Digital Leeds: Digital Inclusion Fund, to help them commit to including digital skills in their future work.