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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.

We say goodbye to Sally

Our wonderful friend and colleague Sally Hughes (pictured on the left with Sadaf) will be leaving us this week. Sally has been an integral part of the PHRC family since she joined the team in December 2019.  Sally has brought sparkle and passion to all that she does at the PHRC, whether that be putting out amazing content on social media, fulfilling your resource orders, and of course answering your queries and emails.  For those of you who follow us on Instagram, you will have hopefully seen some of the brilliant posts and stories that Sally has created. Here are a few of our favourites:

The spinning uterus for International Women’s Day Sally shared with you some of our collection including female anatomy models and books that highlight issues on women's health and wellbeing.

The reading of Mum’s Jumper for Dying Matters Week Sally shared a reading of the beautiful children's book, Mum's Jumper, which is written and illustrated by Jayde Perkin, and discusses loss and grief from a child's perspective.

The stress bucket model for Stress Awareness Month Sally demonstrated the stress bucket model, highlighting how we all have different capacities for managing stress, and how the model provides a great opportunity to discuss how we can alleviate stresses both big and small.

If you’ve ever called, emailed, or come into the centre, you are sure to have had the pleasure of meeting Sally. We will certainly miss her and wish her the very best in her new role and her future. 

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. 

Young people, gambling and gaming

Wednesday 3 November 2021, 12 midday 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 having spent significantly more time on their devices during the COVID pandemic there are concerns about exposure to gambling products.

This interactive online webinar 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 young people or ‘affected others’
• give you the opportunity to make suggestions for future communication and training plans regarding young people’s gambling in Leeds

This webinar is suitable for any frontline workers or volunteers who work to support the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.

The session will be facilitated by Myrte Elbers and Emma Newton (Office of the Director of Public Health, Leeds City Council) and Jack Killingray (Leeds Community Gambling Service).

Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.

Autumn and winter vaccinations: COVID-19 and Influenza

Thursday 4 November 2021, 12.30pm to 2pm

This online webinar will provide information about how professionals working in Leeds can support the COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination programmes during the autumn and winter months.

The session will cover:

• the Phase 3 COVID-19 and Influenza vaccination programmes
• inequalities and barriers to vaccine uptake
• sharing examples of good practice
• how you can support the vaccination programmes

The webinar is aimed at all colleagues in the public health wider workforce, including frontline workers and third sector staff.

The session will be presented by Public Health specialists (Leeds City Council) and Infection Prevention Nurses (Leeds Community Healthcare NHS).

Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.

HIV: the other pandemic

Thursday 18 November 2021, 11am to 12 midday

The definition of a pandemic is an outbreak of a disease that has spread across several countries or continents. It has been 40 years since the first recorded case of AIDS in 1981, since then 36.3 million people globally have died from AIDS-related illnesses, 680,000 of them in 2020. HIV has gone from being a terminal diagnosis to an easily managed condition that is impossible to pass onto others when on medication. However the biggest challenge has remained unchanged for 40 years: HIV disproportionally affects people in vulnerable populations that are often highly marginalised and stigmatised. One way to change this is education.

The session will cover:

• HIV facts and figures – looking at HIV prevalence in Leeds, the UK and how it relates globally
• HIV prevention – the prevention tools we have available
• HIV testing – who needs to be tested, how often, and where can they go?
• HIV support – what Skyline can offer to support those living with HIV and what you can do to support people living with HIV

This webinar is suitable for people working within health, social care or third sector, or anyone who wants to know more about HIV in society today.

The session will be delivered by Becky Pullin and Becki Pugh from BHA Leeds Skyline - a HIV support and prevention service.

Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.

Please book an appointment before visiting

The centre remains closed to walk-ins. To order resources, please email or call us to discuss your needs. We will then contact you to agree a mutually convenient time-slot to collect your resources. Visit our website for details. 

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