The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership's Harnessing the Power of Communities Programme have published their latest report, titled ‘Third Sector Resilience: Before and during COVID-19’. Working closely with over 300 voluntary and community organisations [...]
From June 15, Government guidelines require people to wear a face covering on public transport, with some exemptions for children, disabled people or people with breathing difficulties. A full list of exemptions from wearing a face covering [...]
The latest Communities of Interest virtual session held on 23rd June featured a discussion around how we can be proactive in working with our communities to prevent outbreaks and keep people safe and well. Notes from the [...]
Leeds City Council is offering the provision of local testing kits to third sector organisations who might need an alternative to other routes to testing. If you are aware of feedback that communities are finding the existing [...]
A Department of Health press release highlights the six new ‘walk through’ local testing sites now offering appointments to people in England, one of which is just outside Leeds City Centre. Health Secretary calls on country to [...]
It's been almost three months since the Communities of Interest network was established, in partnership with Voluntary Action Leeds (VA-L), Healthwatch and Leeds City Council, to support a network of organisations working amongst communities where people may [...]
The latest Healthwatch weekly check in is focused on how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the health and wellbeing of children and young people aged 18 and under. Please share the survey so that parents and carers [...]
An updated Routes to Support document for those who are shielding in Leeds, based on the latest Government guidance, is now available here. The slides are intended to assist anyone working with people in Leeds who may [...]
The Communities of Interest network continues to have bi-weekly virtual catch ups, which are now the primary means of sharing knowledge and insight amongst the group. Notes from the most recent session, held on 11th June, can [...]
There are currently many routes to Coronavirus testing for people who are symptomatic in the community. Please share these details and the message that testing is widely available. Temple Green drive through: booked via the government portal Online [...]
