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Welcome to the latest edition of the Leeds Public Health Resource Centre newsletter, which contains information for anyone with a responsibility for or professional interest in public health or promoting health and wellbeing in Leeds.
Want to know more about …
‘Want to know more about’ is a series of information sessions that cover topics that are important to you and your local community. The sessions, which are aimed at professionals to improve their awareness and practice around the subjects covered, are free of charge and are presented in an engaging manner by friendly and knowledgeable facilitators.
All 'Want to know more about' sessions are currently being delivered by webinar.
COVID-19 vaccine
Wednesday 31 March 2021, 12:30pm to 2pm
This session will provide information about how professionals working in Leeds can support community engagement with the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
This webinar will cover:
- COVID-19 and its impact
- vaccine - the facts
- vaccination programme roll-out
- inequalities and vulnerable groups
- barriers to access/ concerns
- how you can support the vaccination programme
- further support and resources
The session is aimed at all colleagues in the public health wider workforce, including frontline workers and third sector staff.
It will be presented by Public Health specialists (Leeds City Council) and an Infection Prevention Nurse (Leeds Community Healthcare NHS).
Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.
Gambling, gaming and young people
Wednesday 21 April 2021, 12pm to 1pm
Gambling among young people has received much political and media interest over the past few years, particularly with the emergence of gambling as part of online gaming. Surveys suggest that prevalence of problematic gambling among young people is as high as it is among adults. With young people spending significantly more time on their devices during the Covid pandemic there are concerns about exposure to gambling products.
This interactive session aims to:
- explore gambling participation among secondary school pupils in Leeds; how common is it, what do they play, what are their views on harm caused by gambling?
- increase your knowledge of gambling-related harms among children and young people
- increase your skills in spotting the signs of gambling-related harms and where to signpost or refer children or ‘affected others’
- give you the opportunity to share your views on our plans to increase communication and training on child gambling in Leeds
This session is suitable for any frontline workers or volunteers who work to support the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.
This webinar will be co-facilitated by Public Health specialists from Leeds City Council and GamCare.
Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.
Post-COVID-19 Syndrome
Wednesday 21 April 2021, 1:30pm to 2:30pm
For some individuals, COVID-19 may cause symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone. This is known as post-COVID-19 syndrome or Long COVID.
This session aims to inform participants about:
- the signs and symptoms of post COVID-19 syndrome
- self-management of post-COVID-19 syndrome
- the Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Pathway – what it is and how to access it
- how to support people with post-COVID-19 syndrome
This webinar will be facilitated by professionals from the Post-COVID-19 Rehabilitation Pathway team.
Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.
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Tel: 0113 37 86200 / Fax: 0113 33 67115
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