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 [...]
Community Mental Health Transformation Update
Citywide roll-out from February 2025 This is an update from the Community Mental Health Transformation Programme Team shared on 4 October 2024. Community mental health care and support in Leeds is changing, with all [...]
Welcome: Afrikindness, Unmasked Neurodiversity Network, The Heritage Cooking Company, Helping Hands
Forum Central extends a warm welcome to our newest members. Please reach out to us or to them if you would like to connect. Afrikindness Afrikindness is dedicated to promoting kindness, fostering positive racial identity, [...]
PHRC Want to know more about… Webinars
Leeds Public Health Resource Centre run webinars to help us all 'know more about' a range of health and wellbeing topics. The aim is to raise awareness and spread trusted, accurate and up-to-date information about [...]
Survey: Assisted Travel to Medical Appointments
Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Services (NEPTS) Engagement now open, closes 13 October 2024. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board would like to know how people travel to medical appointments, and if they know about different support [...]
New Unpaid Carers Digital Resource
The Digital Resource for Carers service is provided by Carers UK in partnership with the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Bradford Council, Calderdale Council, Kirklees Council, Leeds City Council and Wakefield Council. Having the [...]
Leeds Marmot City Report Published
Fairer, Healthier Leeds: Reducing Health Inequalities. Forum Central is delighted to share the Fairer, Healthier Leeds: Reducing Health Inequalities report (pdf 2.3MB), which has now been published by the Institute of Health Equity (IHE). This [...]
Leeds Safeguarding Adults Annual Report 2024
Forum Central would like to highlight the work of the Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) and their annual report. LSAB are an independent statutory body dedicated to protecting and supporting adults with care and support [...]
National UK Covid-19 Inquiry seeks children and young people’s views
National UK Covid-19 Inquiry investigates the impact of the pandemic on children and young people from the 'most impacted and underserved groups'. Forum Central been approached by an independent market research company carrying out research [...]
Forum Central Anti-racism Message, Statements and Support
Forum Central amplifies the Leeds message of unity, anti-racism and support for one another. This news post collates resources, links to support and statements shared by the third sector, health and statutory partners. Racism, hate [...]
Leeds Child Bereavement Service Contract End Consultation
This consultation regarding early end to the Leeds child bereavement service contract is open until Friday 6th September 2024. As part of their efforts to meet the current financial challenge, Leeds City Council are looking [...]