Topic Health and Social Care
Cost Pressures Survey Results October 2024
The latest cost pressure survey results are now published. This report highlights the significant challenges being experienced by the Third Sector in Leeds, as reflected by the responses to the survey. View the report Forum Central Cost Pressures Survey Results…
Join the West Yorkshire Voice steering group
Join the West Yorkshire Voice steering group Healthwatch are looking for new members for the West Yorkshire Voice Steering Group! We’d love to hear from anyone who is keen to be involved in checking and challenging our work, to make…
Third Sector Leeds Responds to National Insurance Rise
In a letter to Members of Parliament, Third Sector Leeds (TSL) has highlighted the severe implications of upcoming changes to Employers National Insurance Contributions (ENICs) on voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. The changes, set to take effect in…
International Men’s Day 2024
International Men’s Day (IMD) is a global awareness day for many issues that men face. It is held annually on 19 November and is an opportunity to celebrate men and boys in all their diversity. The three core themes for International Men’s…
Leeds Sexual Health Service Launches New Digital Hub
The people of Leeds now have even better access to accurate and trusted sexual and reproductive health support thanks to the launch of a brand-new Digital Hub. Designed to expand the online offer and direct people quickly and easily to…
Important Refugee E-Visa Registration Deadline
Everyone who has a right to remain in the UK who doesn’t have British or Irish Citizenship, needs to register for an eVisa online before 31 December 2024. E-Visas will replace all Biometric Residency Permits (BRPs) and related documents. Visit…
Falls in older people: Guidance consultation now open
This draft guideline and its supporting evidence are now out for consultation. It is a valuable opportunity to ensure that the guideline considers issues important to your stakeholders. The consultation page has all the information and documents you need to comment. The consultation will close…
SEISMIC: a revolutionary research collaboration in Leeds
SEISMIC: a revolutionary research collaboration in Leeds to redesign care for people with multiple mental and physical long-term health conditions World-leading researchers in Leeds, with expertise in systems design, engineering, applied health research and data science, are working with the…
DHSC: Tobacco and Vapes bill introduced to parliament
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill was introduced to parliament earlier this week. This will be the biggest public health intervention since the ban on smoking in public places in 2007. It is a step toward a smoke-free UK, which could…
Falls in older people: Assessing risk and prevention
The National Institution for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have produced draft guidance on Falls in Older People: Assessing risk and prevention. You can now review and comment on this draft guideline. The consultation closes on Thursday 28 November 2024…
