Cancer Training Toolkit Now Live
A new Cancer Training Toolkit is now live to help increase awareness and understanding of cancer and NHS screening programmes across Leeds. The toolkit has been developed by Leeds Health Awareness Service and is designed [...]
Free Bus Travel for Disabled Passengers in West Yorkshire
Disabled bus pass holders in West Yorkshire will be able to travel for free at any time of day as part of planned changes linked to the Weaver Network. The change will first be introduced [...]
New charity hub at Leeds Station for community organisations
A new Charity Hub at Leeds City Station is now available for voluntary and community organisations looking to engage with the public and offer support services. The hub, launched by Network Rail, provides a dedicated [...]
Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund
The UK Government has launched a new Ending Homelessness in Communities Fund (EHCF) aimed at strengthening the role of voluntary, community and faith organisations in preventing and reducing homelessness. The fund forms part of the [...]
NHS Contract Uplift 2.03% for VCSE Providers
NHS England has confirmed the cost uplift arrangements for NHS Standard Contracts for 2026/27, including those held by VCSE organisations delivering NHS-funded services. While formal communications to providers will follow from commissioning teams, partners have [...]
Change, language and local voice: Insights from March’s Reps & Reference meeting
Change, language and local voice: insights from March’s Reps & Reference meeting This Reps and Reference meeting held a mirror up to how it feels to work in and around the health and care system [...]
West Yorkshire Accelerating Reform Fund Unpaid Carers Project
Since April 2025, we have been involved in a West Yorkshire programme that shines a spotlight on unpaid carers, strengthens the services available to them, and brings together partners across the region who share a [...]
Community Matters Funding Fair
Community Matters is hosting its annual Funding Fair on Tuesday 17 March 2026. All sessions are free and delivered online. The event brings together a range of funders and fundraising platforms to help community organisations [...]
Leeds Travel to Work Survey 2026: Have Your Say
As part of the annual Travel to Work Survey, people who commute into Leeds are being invited to share their travel habits and experiences. Whether you walk, drive, cycle or use public transport, your [...]
Designing Better Health Services: Leading with People and Neighbourhoods
Tuesday 24 March 2026 1:00 – 2:30 PM Online Register using this link. As health and care systems continue to shift towards neighbourhood-based models and more person-centred approaches, meaningful patient and public involvement is becoming [...]
Future of Social Care Planning Research Tools
Leeds Beckett University is inviting older adults and informal carers to take part in a new research study exploring views on the potential use of risk prediction tools in social care. The study aims to [...]
Proactive Care Staff Survey Now Open
Colleagues across Leeds are being asked to take part in the latest Neighbourhood Proactive Care Staff Survey. The survey is open to staff working across the system and aims to measure how proactive care is [...]
Leeds Community Healthcare and Leeds and York Partnership move towards integration
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust (LCH) and Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) are progressing plans to integrate their organisations, as part of wider work to strengthen collaboration across the Leeds health and [...]
Partnerships Leading Care Fellowship – Expressions of Interest now open
Leeds Health and Care Academy has opened Expressions of Interest for the Partnerships Leading Care (PLC) Fellowship – a new 12-month, system-wide leadership development programme for colleagues working across Leeds’ health and care system. The [...]
Together Women: Open Day and International Women’s Day Celebration
Together Women will open the doors to its new Leeds centre on Tuesday 10 March, combining an open day with an International Women’s Day celebration. The event offers an opportunity for partners, practitioners and community [...]