Leeds Adopts New Stronger Strategy for Social Cohesion
Leeds City Council’s Executive Board has formally approved the Stronger Leeds Strategy 2026–2030, setting out the city’s approach to strengthening social cohesion over the next four years. The strategy has been developed through community engagement [...]
Help shape Healthwatch Leeds priorities for the year ahead
Healthwatch Leeds is inviting organisations, partners and communities across the city to help shape its priorities for the coming year. The organisation’s work is driven by the voices and experiences of people in Leeds. Recent [...]
Mental Health First Aid Refresher Training April 2026
Inspire North is delivering a Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Refresher training course for those who have already completed the initial MHFA qualification and need to renew their certification. This half-day course is designed to [...]
Cancer Alliance Communities of Practice event to focus on physical activity
The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance is hosting a Communities of Practice event bringing together partners across health and care to connect, share learning and explore approaches to cancer support. The upcoming session will [...]
Volunteers needed for Leeds-based health research study
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University are recruiting participants for a study exploring how probiotics may affect memory, concentration and overall health. The study is being led by the Carnegie School of Sport and focuses on [...]
Power of Communities to transition to VCSE leadership across West Yorkshire
A new leadership message from West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership highlights the next phase of the Power of Communities programme, with VCSE infrastructure organisations set to lead the work from April 2026. The update [...]
Women of Black heritage in Leeds
Leeds Involving People, working in partnership with West Yorkshire Police and the West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership, is hosting a conference for women of Black heritage to come together, share experiences and help shape action [...]
Your Experience of Safeguarding Adults in Leeds
Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board is inviting organisations and communities across the city to share their experiences of safeguarding adults. Feedback from the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector will help shape future safeguarding priorities, [...]
Learn About Health Needs in Armley, Beeston Hill and Holbeck
Leeds City Council Public Health is hosting an upcoming “Want to know more about…” session focusing on recent Health Needs Assessments (HNAs) for Armley, Beeston Hill and Holbeck. These sessions are designed for anyone with [...]
Leeds organisations invited to help shape Healthwatch priorities
Healthwatch Leeds is inviting voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations and communities across the city to help shape its priorities for the coming year. Healthwatch Leeds gathers feedback from people about their experiences of [...]
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 [...]
Healthwatch: Ayad’s Story
A series of short videos has been released sharing Ayad’s experience of communicating his needs and concerns within health and care services. The videos highlight how important it is for professionals to understand the lived [...]