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.
Urgent eye care at home frees doctors for emergency departments
15/11/2021 Urgent eye care at home frees doctors for emergency departments People with urgent, emergency eye care can use the CUES service instead of going straight away to the Accident Emergency department or their GP. CUES – COVID-19 Urgent Eyecare Service – is free for all, including children. It is designed to […]
Health and care providers in Leeds urge; in this busy time, please be kind
Health and care organisations across the city are calling for kindness, consideration and for patients and residents to support their local NHS providers at this unprecedented and busy time. The demand across GP practices, hospital services, the Emergency Departments and local community services is at an all time high. High volume of patients is a […]
The NHS in Leeds and Leeds City Council work in partnership on exciting national project to use data to improve health and social care
The Networked Data Lab is a new collaborative of advanced analytical teams across the UK. They are working together on shared challenges and promoting the use of analytics to improve health and social care. Thanks to the Leeds Data Model, NHS Leeds CCG and Leeds City Council are one of five partners across the country […]
Help us to help you by choosing the right service
Doctors in Leeds are urging people to choose the best service for their needs if they are feeling unwell or have a minor injury and to think carefully before going to the Emergency Department (A&E). The Emergency Departments at both Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and St James’s Hospital are currently extremely busy and are seeing […]
New vaccination clinics for 12 to 15-year-olds opened in Leeds
12-15 year olds in Leeds now have additional opportunities to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible.
Leeds health chiefs issue ‘don’t delay’ plea for COVID-19 boosters and flu jabs
Eligible people in Leeds are being urged to protect themselves against serious illness this winter by getting both their COVID-19 booster and flu jab as soon as they are invited. Those most at risk from COVID-19 are being invited for a booster jab six months after they had their second dose. This is to ensure […]
Controlling cholesterol helps Leeds residents protect their heart health
The NHS in Leeds is marking National Cholesterol Month by encouraging residents to look after their heart and check their cholesterol. The yearly awareness campaign run by charity Heart UK aims to highlight the importance of understanding what cholesterol is and how it can affect our future health. Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in […]
World Mental Health Day Sunday 10 October – Shining a spotlight on local resources and support
The NHS in Leeds is celebrating World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10 October and reminding local residents to reach out for support if they need it. Dr Alison Best GP and Associate Medical Director, NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “On World Mental Health Day, as we move into the winter months, I would […]
Boosters get underway to protect people in Leeds
The NHS in Leeds is starting to offer booster jabs this week to top up protection for people who are at greatest risk from Covid-19.
NHS in Leeds launches mental health support teams across education settings
The NHS in Leeds has launched a Mental Health Support Team across education settings to support young people up to 19 years old.