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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.
Did you know that members of the PHRC can borrow up to 20 resources and place orders for free health promotion leaflets and posters?
The PHRC holds a large selection of books, DVDs, reports, games, teaching packs, and interactive and visual models on a wide variety of public health topics.
We also have a large range of leaflets and posters, available to order, on the following topics:
- cancer
- domestic violence
- healthy eating
- immunisations
- mental health
- older people
- physical activity
- sexual health
- social issues
- substance use
We aim to provide resources that accommodate all learning needs. Our resources are current and have been carefully selected from the latest evidence-based sources.
Our staff are available to advise on the most appropriate resource for your needs.
Visit the Contact the PHRC page for details on how to get in touch, as well as how to drop off and collect resources safely.
If you are not already a member, you can join the PHRC for free.
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.
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.
Frailty
Thursday 13 May 2021, 2pm to 3:30pm
This session will look at the Leeds Vision for Frailty, services and programmes of work to support those identified as living with frailty in Leeds.
This session will also cover:
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understanding frailty and its impact
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working together on "What Matters to me"
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training opportunities and resources for the workforce to identify and support those living with frailty
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Supporting Wellbeing and Independence for Frailty (SWIFt) Service – support available and experiences of frontline professionals in your community
This webinar will be co-facilitated by Public Health Specialists from Leeds City Council and partners.
Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.
Child Accident Prevention
Thursday 27 May 2021, 10am to 11am
The session aims to raise awareness of the most common accidents children have and how they can be avoided. It will provide sources of information and resources available for professionals and families and introduce ‘Child Safety Week’ 2021.
This session will also cover:
- background information and basic stats
- most common causes of accidents to babies and young children in and around the home
- the organisations providing support and resources
- what is Child Safety Week and how you can be involved
The session will be delivered by Sue Mulligan and Jon Hindley from Public Health Localities and Primary Care Team, Leeds City Council.
Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.
COVID-19 Data
Friday 28 May 2021, 1pm to 2pm
The Leeds Public Health team uses data and evidence to improve the health of our city’s population by reducing health inequalities. This session will focus on COVID-19 intelligence and you will learn about how Leeds uses data and evidence to manage the COVID situation in Leeds.
This session will cover:
- patterns, trends and inequalities in Leeds COVID testing, infections, hospital admissions and deaths
- weekly ward data and its changing patterns
- list of reports produced by the Intelligence team
- where this data and information is sourced from
- how Leeds Public Health produces intelligence reports, who these are shared with, and how they are used
This webinar will be facilitated by specialists from the Leeds Public Health Intelligence team. It is suitable for anyone with an interest in how health data and intelligence is used to inform decision making.
Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.
Join the PHRC
The PHRC is a specialist centre for anyone who promotes health and wellbeing in Leeds. If you are not already a member, you can join the PHRC.
Public Health Effectiveness Bulletin
The Public Health Effectiveness Bulletin is our monthly publication that includes public health news, publications, statistics, reports and links to key documents. If you do not already receive the bulletin to your inbox and would like to start receiving it, you can subscribe.
Public Health Resource Centre
Technorth, 9 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3NB
Tel: 0113 37 86200 / Fax: 0113 33 67115
Email: phrc@leeds.gov.uk
Web: http://www.leeds.gov.uk/phrc
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