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 [...]
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 [...]