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 GP issues flu vaccine reminder
Local GP and Chair of NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Partnership, Dr Gordon Sinclair, is reminding eligible Leeds residents to take up the offer of the free flu vaccine as part of the Stay Well This Winter campaign. The flu vaccination is offered to those who are at increased risk from the effects of […]
Future of Swillington, Rothwell and Middleton GP surgeries
The Primary Care Commissioning Committee (PCCC) makes decisions on how NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Partnership plans and commissions primary care services. A spokesperson for the NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups Partnership said: “The Primary Care Commissioning Committee met in public on Tuesday 30 January to make a decision about the future of Swillington, […]
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 […]
Local NHS backs #SmearForSmear campaign
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) Partnership is supporting Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (22 – 28 January), by encouraging local people to get behind Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust #SmearForSmear campaign to help raise awareness and reduce the risk of cervical cancer, as well as the importance of cervical screening (smear test). Dr Sarah Forbes, who […]
Nominate your local nurse – General Practice Nursing Awards 2018
Do you know or work with a general practice nurse who deserves recognition? The General Practice Nursing Awards 2018 are now open and looking for nominations. Hosted by the Yorkshire & Humber General Practice Nursing Awards Committee, the awards aim to recognise and reward the vital contribution practice nurses provide in primary care. The judges […]
Young people to question health and social care leaders in the city for Takeover Day
As part of this year’s Children’s Commissioner’s Takeover Day young people from Leeds will be questioning the city’s health and care leaders about their plans to improve emotional and mental health. Young people from YouthWatch Leeds, the consumer champions for health and care, will be using the tenth anniversary of the national Takeover Day to […]
Leeds health leaders pledge to tackle antibiotic resistance
Healthcare leaders in Leeds have made a pledge during World Antibiotic Awareness Week (13-19 November 2017) to tackle antibiotic resistance in an effort to combat the growth of ‘superbugs’. (Above photo from left to right: Philip Howard, Consultant Antimicrobial Pharmacist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Dr Ian Cameron, Director of Public Health at Leeds City Council, […]
Leeds resident encourages local people with long term conditions to self care this winter
Leeds resident, Paula Wright , who has had chronic bronchitis for the past 15 years, is supporting a campaign asking people to take greater control of their health this winter in the lead up to Self Care Week (13 to 19 November). The local NHS and Leeds City Council is supporting Self Care Week, as […]