New online service launches in Leeds to support children and young people’s mental health

Published on: December 3, 2018

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

Published on: November 28, 2018

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

Published on: November 23, 2018

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

Published on: November 14, 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

Published on: November 9, 2018

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.

NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group, Assurance Statement (Reference Number: 2011/21879) An independent investigation into the care and treatment of Ms K: Published 7 November 2018

Published on: November 7, 2018

NHS England commissioned an independent investigation in relation to the care and treatment of Ms K following an incident which occurred in October 2011 and led to the death of Mr DE. The independent investigation identified opportunities to improve service delivery with a number of recommendations made.

Health leaders make pledge to tackle antibiotic resistance

Published on: November 7, 2018

Healthcare leaders from across the city will be at Gledhow Wing, St James’s University Hospital on Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 November pledging to help tackle antibiotic resistance.

Health Secretary sees how digital revolution is helping keep patients out of hospital in Leeds

Published on: October 31, 2018

The Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock MP, visited Leeds over Thursday (18 October) and Friday (19 October). As part of his visit he looked at how cutting edge digital technology is being used in GP practices and care teams across Leeds to help keep patients out of hospital.

Women in Leeds urged to be breast cancer aware

Published on: October 25, 2018

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the NHS in Leeds is urging women of all ages to be more aware of the signs of the disease and to see a health care professional if they have any concerns

Leeds GPs take over parkrun

Published on: October 19, 2018

Leeds GPs are taking over Roundhay Park on Saturday 20 October as part of a national parkrun UK initiative. They are encouraging staff and patients to join them aiming to promote health and wellbeing. The Roundhay parkrun is a free, timed 5k run or walk.