Measles Guidance and Resources
In January 2024 the UK Health Security declared a UK measles incident and as expected we are now seeing a rise in measles cases in Leeds, mainly in unvaccinated children. What is Measles? Measles is [...]
Prevention and Management of Long Term Conditions Training
Expert Physical Activity Clinical Champions are delivering free, peer to peer training sessions to groups of healthcare professionals on the prevention and management of long term conditions. Training sessions can be between 1 - 3 [...]
Tender Opportunity – Creative Arts for WY Healthcare Workforce
Could you deliver a Creative Wellbeing service to West Yorkshire Health and Care staff and volunteers? This tender opportunity may be for you. Full details are in this email: Invitation to tender email from LAHWN [...]
Welfare Officer: Supporting people working in health and care organisations
The Leeds Health and Care Academy are partnered with the Defence Medical Welfare Service to provide a person-centred support service for the entire health and care workforce in Leeds. The welfare officer can provide high-quality [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Accessing the Community Urgent Eyecare Service in Leeds
Give your feedback about the Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) which is in review. CUES helps people with urgent eye care issues within primary care get the help they need, through consultation and treatment by [...]
A Strong and Purposeful Partnership: Leeds ICB Third Sector Position Statement Published
Forum Central is pleased to share this important document which brings us closer to Leeds' strategic goals. This Leeds ICB Annual Position Statement is a product of the sector's long term commitment to working in [...]
Leeds Adult ADHD Service temporarily closing to non-urgent referrals
From the 11 October, Leeds Adult ADHD Service will temporarily close to non-urgent referrals. Letters have been sent to everyone on the waiting list. This will understandably be very distressing news for people who are [...]
Flu and Covid Winter Vaccination for Front Line third sector colleagues
For some, flu and COVID-19 are unpleasant illnesses. But for many, particularly those with certain health conditions, they can be very dangerous and even life threatening. Every winter, thousands die from flu and people can [...]