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.
Mental health support for children and young people returning to school
More children and young people are returning to school this week, but with smaller class sizes and new room layouts, the school day will be quite different from what pupils are used to. As they start to adapt to this new routine, the NHS in Leeds is encouraging parents and carers to look out for […]
Cervical screening awareness week 15 – 21 June 2020
Monday 15th June – Sunday 21st June is dedicated to the prevention of cervical cancer and the importance of taking up screening invitations. Led by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, the week aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer, stress the importance of screening and reduce the impact for everyone affected by cervical cell abnormalities and […]
Remember your inhaler this summer
As the weather warms up and we make the most of time outdoors during lockdown, 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. Asthma affects 1.1 million (one in 11) children in the […]
New mental health helpline launched for Leeds residents
A new 24 hour mental health helpline is now available for residents in Leeds and neighbouring areas (Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield and Barnsley).
Don’t delay seeing a GP if you have signs and symptoms of cancer
Leeds residents are being reminded that the NHS is still here for them when they need it, and to telephone their GP if they have signs and symptoms of cancer.
Local NHS stays connected with its volunteers during lockdown
For this year’s Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is acknowledging the contribution its volunteers are making in supporting the local NHS during the coronavirus outbreak. Over recent years, volunteers at NHS Leeds CCG have been working alongside health and wellbeing professionals to help shape local health services. They have played […]
Making caring visible this Carers Week
This year, as people across the country are facing new challenges as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, Carers Leeds is highlighting the key role played by unpaid carers to support health and social care in Leeds.
Leeds mum encourages others to access online breastfeeding support during coronavirus pandemic
This Breastfeeding Celebration Week (1 to 7 June), a Leeds mum shares her experience of getting online support for breastfeeding and the benefits to breastfeeding. Steph (surname withheld) from Leeds said: “When I was pregnant with William, I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to breastfeed. In anticipation, I joined some support groups online. […]
Volunteers find new ways to keep patients connected during lockdown
For volunteers week and patient participation group awareness week (31 May – 6 June), we’re shining a spotlight on one of the many PPGs in Leeds where volunteers are making a real difference to patients in their community.
Don’t confuse hay fever with coronavirus, warns Leeds GP
Warmer weather and nature in full bloom marks the beginning of summer. While most of us welcome the change of seasons, even in lockdown, for people with hay fever, this can be a miserable time.