Topic Health and Social Care
Findings from Phase 2 of the UKSPF Listening Exercise

Findings from Phase 2 of the UKSPF Listening Exercise The Leeds Community Anchor Network (LCAN) has published the findings from Phase 2 of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Listening Exercise, carried out between January and March 2025. The listening…
Digital Volunteering Report

New Report: Exploring Cross-Sector Digital Volunteering Partnerships We are pleased to share the publication of the Digital Fellowship Project Report 2025, which sets out new learning on how the tech industry, the VCSE sector, and statutory bodies can work together…
The Future of Healthy Housing

Healthy Housing Initiative and Leadership Forum Launch The University of Huddersfield recently hosted the launch of the Healthy Housing Initiative and Leadership Forum – a new national partnership designed to put health at the heart of housing policy and practice.…
Time Well Spent: New Workshops

We’re pleased to share the details of Leeds Older People’s Forum’s ‘Time Well Spent’, a three day workshop series designed to support people over 55 as they navigate life’s changes. The workshops provide space to reflect on transitions such…
#AskAboutAsthma: Preventing Childhood Asthma Deaths

From 8–12 September, the annual #AskAboutAsthma campaign returns, bringing a national focus to how we can improve care for children and young people living with asthma. This year’s theme – “One year on from the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD)…
Heating for Health: CPD training for health and social care practitioners

It has been estimated that treating illnesses linked to cold homes costs the NHS £540million per year and 4,950 Excess Winter Deaths in winter 2022/23 were attributed to cold homes. The Yorkshire Energy Doctor’s short training course will equip you…
Solace Audit Tool: Mapping Mental Health Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers

Solace has launched a new audit tool to help map mental health services for refugees and asylum seekers across the region. This self-assessment questionnaire is designed to build on the March 2024 guidance from the North East Yorkshire and Humber…
Third Sector Provider Collaborative: Session Summary

You can read the complete document or browse the key points below. View the full session summary PDF Overview On Tuesday 5 August, 12:30–14:00, third sector health and care organisations met to test emerging themes, explore opportunities and risks, and…
Request for Representation from the Third Sector
The Strategic Estates Board in Leeds is one of the City’s enabler Boards. “Through collaboration and informed decision-making, we will create one, high quality health and care public estate in Leeds. By working together, we will develop a seamless, efficient…
Leeds HomeFirst Programme Shortlisted for National HSJ Award
Leeds HomeFirst Programme has been shortlisted for a prestigious Health Service Journal (HSJ) Award in the ‘Transforming Care for Older People’ category. This national recognition shines a spotlight on the incredible collaboration across Leeds to create a person-centred, home-first model…
