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.
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.
Say a big thank you to your Leeds winter heroes
People in Leeds are being encouraged to take part in the ‘Big Thank You’ campaign this winter which launched on Thursday 6 December and runs through to February 2019.
NHS in Leeds asks people to get #weatherready
As winter approaches, the NHS in Leeds is supporting a national Met Office campaign that urges residents to be prepared to stay safe and well, whatever the weather.
New online service launches in Leeds to support children and young people’s mental health
XenZone’s innovative online counselling and emotional wellbeing service, Kooth, is now available to children and young people in Leeds. The service, commissioned by NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), will give young people aged 11-18 access to free, anonymous mental health and well-being support.
NHS Leeds CCG chief executive to retire next year
Philomena (Phil) Corrigan, Chief Executive of NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), has announced that she will retire next summer.
Local NHS leader encourages Leeds men to become White Ribbon Ambassadors
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group receives funding to further extend a successful pilot to identify women who are experiencing domestic violence and abuse
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group, Assurance Statement (Reference Number: 2015/13271) An independent investigation into the care and treatment of MS: Published 14 November 2018
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group, Assurance Statement (Reference Number: 2015/13271) An independent investigation into the care and treatment of MS: Published 14 November 2018 NHS England commissioned an independent investigation following a serious incident in April 2015 which led to the death of MS. The serious incident investigation and the independent investigation identified opportunities to […]
Leeds turns blue for World Diabetes Day
For World Diabetes Day (WDD) on 14 November, health and civic leaders in the city are urging residents to be more aware of the condition and learn how they can prevent or manage it – and to help highlight the campaign, the civic and town halls are turning blue for the day.