What's new

Please click on the links below to see what we've been doing over recent weeks.

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Patients in Leeds to get the power to take control of their health

18 August 2011
Health and social care organisations in Leeds have secured funding for an innovative project that puts patients with long term conditions in control of their own health. More

Director appointments for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

07 July 2011
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust which provides community healthcare services in Leeds has appointed Professor Sally Glen, deputy vice-chancellor at Leeds Metropolitan University and Robert Lloyd, head of regulation at Yorkshire Water Services as non-executive directors to its Board More

NHS Trust established for community healthcare services in Leeds

01 April 2011
Over 3,000 staff have come together to ensure that NHS care delivered in the community in Leeds is secured by the establishment of Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust from Friday 1 April 2011. More

Public decide name for new Yorkshire based stammering service

01 April 2011
Members of the public from across Yorkshire and beyond have helped to name a brand new NHS regional speech and language therapy service set to open in Leeds this month. More

Share your views on proposals for home delivery service for continence products

01 April 2011
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking the views of service users and the public on plans to provide a free home delivery service for people who use continence products. More

Leeds Community Healthcare to put health visitors at the heart of the community

31 March 2011
NHS Leeds Community Healthcare is to recruit around 50 health visitors as part of a government initiative announced today to put health visitors at the heart of the community. More

NHS courses offer weight loss and lifestyle change opportunity

09 March 2011
The NHS in Leeds is running two different courses for people who want to improve their lifestyle and lose weight. More

Consultation on musculoskeletal services in Leeds seeks public views

09 March 2011
NHS Leeds Community Healthcare is inviting services users, their families and carers as well as the public and organisations that work across health and social care in Leeds to have a say regarding the proposed relocation of musculoskeletal services from Leeds General Infirmary to Meanwood Health Centre. More

NHS courses to help with weight loss

11 January 2011
NHS Leeds Community Healthcare is running more courses starting this January for local people to help them lose weight, get active and live a healthier lifestyle. More

Make a new year resolution to take care of your health and well-being

04 January 2011
People who are struggling to cope with long term health problems are being encouraged to take part in NHS courses to help improve their health and well-being. More

Trial underway for home night care system

22 December 2010
NHS Leeds has secured funding to improve access and assessment for patients referred for night care. The one year trial gives district nursing staff an opportunity to trial the system with any of their patients who need support during the night. More

Thirst for Nutrition Conference, Tuesday 25 January 2011

15 December 2010
Thirst for Nutrition Conference, Tuesday 25 January 2011, South Leeds Stadium This free conference aims to raise awareness of the links between nutrition, hydration and the wellbeing of older people in community. More

Shop to get fitter tours

25 October 2010
Shop to get fitter tours on the menu at Kirkgate Market Leeds Kirkgate Market is introducing free 'Shop to get fitter tours' from 17 November for people with long-term health conditions or a strong family history of heart disease, diabetes or stroke. More

Leeds sexual health service secures national accreditation

22 October 2010
The NHS Leeds Community Healthcare Citywise Sexual Health service has been awarded the You’re Welcome quality mark from the Department of Health. More

Children and Young People's Plan Consultation - have your say

22 October 2010
Have your say – the Leeds Children’s and Young People’s plan 2011 - 2014 Children Leeds is working on a new Children and Young People’s Plan for 2011 / 2014 and needs your views either as a health professional or a parent on the barriers that children, young people and their families face in Leeds. More

Partnership gives research voice to pressure ulcer patients

27 September 2010
A new £1.75 million research project aims to give patients a voice in the search to find the most effective treatment for pressure ulcers. More

Nurses on hand to offer continence and stoma care advice

27 September 2010
specialist nurses from NHS Leeds Community Healthcare are holding an awareness day for patients about continence and stoma care. More

Praise for Leeds nurses in delivering end of life care

01 July 2010
NHS nurses in Leeds have been praised for contributing their expertise and examples of best practice to a new publication that demonstrates how significantly services are being improved whilst at the same time responding to the financial challenges currently faced by the NHS. More

Homeless and Rootless conference

07 June 2010
A conference is being held in Leeds to address and challenge the issues of homeless and rootless people in the city. More

Get the Xchange factor

25 May 2010
Childrenand families in Beeston are being invited by NHS Leeds Community Healthcare's oral health team to 'xchange' their old toothbrushes for new ones at Beeston Hill Health Centre. More

Over £1000 for Hannah House

21 May 2010
Law firm Irwin Mitchell hosted a Bollywood themed Ball this week in aid of Hannah House. The event raised over £10,000 for the charity which will go towards building a multisensory garden to benefit local children with complex health needs. More

Get the smile factor

05 March 2010
Children and families in Bramley are being invited by our oral health team to exchange their old toothbrushes for new ones at the Fairfield Children’s Centre More

New chair and board members

19 February 2010
Three new members have joined the board of NHS Leeds Community Healthcare More

Excellent feedback for sexual health clinic

15 February 2010
The Citywise clinic in central Leeds is a success with service users More

Leeds DVD shows how to ease pain

29 January 2010
Health professionals and patients can now go online for help and tips from a groundbreaking pain clinic More

Safeguarding children declaration

28 January 2010
NHS Leeds declares compliance in all key safeguarding areas More

Christmas toy appeal

23 December 2009
NHS staff support local toy appeal More

National award for prison healthcare

02 December 2009
A ground-breaking Leeds scheme wins a prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) award More

watch it October Family Fun Day

23 October 2009
Young people and their families have made a commitment to improve their health More

More sexual health clinics

20 October 2009
Three new weekly clinics for the under 25s to improve the sexual health of young people in Leeds. More

Gift keeps children fit

14 October 2009
A 21st century donation is helping the children's physiotherapy service More

Young people get their voices heard

09 October 2009
New system ensures feedback helps to improve mental health services More

Services honoured at award ceremony

08 October 2009
Five NHS Leeds Community Healthcare services recognised More

New website

17 September 2009
NHS Leeds Community Healthcare has a brand new website More

Continence Awareness Week

15 September 2009
Health bus challenges bowel health and stoma stigma at White Rose Shopping Centre More

Wound research programme

14 September 2009
£1.75m research grant to improve care for patients with complex wounds More

Children and family service goes lean

27 August 2009
Patients and staff in Leeds benefit from improved efficiency More

Flowers at Otley Clinic

07 August 2009
Caretaker’s devotion brightens up Otley Clinic More

Better mental health

28 July 2009
More mental health therapist appointments for Leeds More

Excellent facilities

09 July 2009
More ratings of excellence for Leeds NHS hospital units More

Prison care award

03 July 2009
Innovative Leeds prison healthcare scheme wins prestigious award More

Chief Nurse visits Leeds

16 June 2009
Dame Chris Beasley celebrates quality and partnership in Leeds More

Toothbrushing challenge

03 June 2009
Thousands of Leeds children take part in toothbrushing challenge More

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