Spring Statement 2025: What it means for charities
The NCVO have pulled together a summary of the government's Spring Statement and what it means for the third sector and the communities they support. Key announcements for charities The 2025 Spring Statement sets out [...]
FORALL study and peer researcher opportunities
FORALL is a research project, hosted by the University of Leeds and University of Hull, exploring ways to develop healthy living and weight management support for underserved women living with and beyond breast cancer. Purpose [...]
Health leaders in Leeds join global awareness day in fight against tuberculosis (TB)
Today (Monday March 24) marks World TB Day – a global awareness-raising day aiming to shine an important light on the infectious bacterial disease which remains a serious public health issue in England. Last month, [...]
Tackling health inequalities: the Mayor’s big ideas challenge for SMEs
Funding for innovations which tackle health inequalities to create a healthier and happier West Yorkshire All small and medium-sized SME's, including registered charities undertaking economic activity are invited to apply to the fund. This is [...]
Plans to abolish NHS England announced
This week’s announcement that NHS England will be abolished included mention of significant reductions in the local Integrated Care Board (ICB) workforce required for this year. This will be very difficult for our Leeds ICB [...]
Please complete – Leeds VCSE Cost Pressures Survey – closes 7 April 2025
The latest edition of the Cost Pressures Survey is live - please complete it to share your organisation's current challenges and financial position. This is to help us understand and present an up to date [...]
Work, health and skills – Trailblazer and Accelerator update
Thank you to all the organisations that have highlighted programs currently running that link to the broad remit of helping to get people closer to work. Please continue to share your thoughts and ideas as [...]
18 March | Dementia Innovation event
Date: Tuesday 18 March 2025 Time: 5 pm - 9 pm Location: Royal Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT The Alzheimer's Society are hosting an immersive networking event that brings all the key stakeholders [...]
19 March | Sue Ryder Involvement and Participation Group
Date: 19 March 2025 Time: 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: Day Therapy Unit, Sue Ryders Hospice, Wheatfields, LS6 2AE Sue Ryder are re-vamping their Improvement and Participation Group at Wheatfields, and are actively seeking [...]
Schwarz Rounds | 25 March – Leeds: Work Life Balance
This is an open opportunity for colleagues including volunteering to take time out to reflect on shared experiences. Date: Tuesday 25 March 2025 Time: 12.15 to 1.45 PM Session title: 'Work Life Balance and What [...]
27/28 March | RAISE Rare Conditions Focus Group
RAISE are looking for individuals living with Lupus, Myositis, Sjögren’s Syndrome, Scleroderma, ANCA-associated vasculitis, or Behçet’s Syndrome, to take part in a focus group to share their experiences. They are hosting two separate sessions: Thursday [...]
West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership Coaching Platform launched
The West Yorkshire Health & Care Partnership Coaching Platform is now open to people volunteering within the healthcare sector. Coaching Platform Have you thought about using coaching as a tool for professional development? With over [...]
Research Opportunity: Improving Health Outcomes in Black and Ethnic Communities
This initiative aims to advance research on health conditions that disproportionately affect Black communities, including Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. IBHO BioResource are looking for participants in Leeds with Sickle Cell Disease or Thalassemia to [...]
10 March | WY Chronic Kidney Disease Community Champions Webinar
Date: 10 March 2025 Time: 1 pm - 2 pm Location: Online West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership invite you to the West Yorkshire Community Champions Webinar focussing on the importance of raising awareness about [...]
4 March | Marmot City – Children and Young People (YLL and FC event)
Date: Tuesday 4 March 2025 Time: 2.30 - 4.30 PM Location: The Vinery Centre, 20 Vinery Terrace Leeds LS9 9LU Young Lives Leeds (VAL) and Forum Central are pleased to invite you to an in [...]