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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.
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. The latest issue was published yesterday. If you do not already receive the bulletin to your inbox and would like to start receiving it, you can subscribe.
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.
Health and Wellbeing in Leeds Libraries
Thursday 27 January 2022, 11am to 12 midday
Leeds has a wealth of libraries, for both the public and for health professionals. All Leeds’ libraries have a role to play in helping people to learn about health, in reducing health inequalities, and in promoting health and wellbeing for all.
At this session you will learn about the health and wellbeing offers available to the public through Leeds Libraries, and to professionals through Leeds Health Libraries. You will find out about helpful events and resources in your local library that you can signpost people to for information and support; and about training and resources that can help you have informed and effective conversations with others about health and wellbeing.
This session is suitable for anyone working to improve health and wellbeing in Leeds, such as staff and volunteers within the health, social care, community and voluntary sectors.
The session will cover:
- how Leeds Libraries are supporting the 5 Ways to Wellbeing
- health and wellbeing events and activities in Leeds Libraries
- loanable resources that link to health, such as Books on Prescription
- training and resources available to help you discuss health matters with others
- volunteering opportunities at public libraries, such as Reading Friends
This session will be delivered by Lisa Faulks from Leeds Libraries and Becky Cumberworth from the Public Health Resource Centre.
Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.
Cancer: Removing barriers and Improving Cancer Outcomes in Leeds
Friday 11 February 2022, 10.30am to 12pm
Public Health, Leeds City Council is responsible for the Leeds cancer prevention, awareness, and increasing screening uptake workstream. This is one of four workstreams that make up the Leeds Cancer Programme.
At this session you will learn about health inequalities that exist in relation to cancer, barriers and challenges, and the range of innovative commissioned services and programmes in Leeds aimed at addressing these inequalities and narrowing the gap. We will provide you with an understanding of the partnership approach we take in Leeds, how the different services and programmes fit together, and then we will provide a spotlight specifically on the community approach taken through the Leeds Cancer Community Awareness Service.
This session is suitable for anyone working to improve health and wellbeing in Leeds, such as staff and volunteers within the health, social care, community, and voluntary sectors.
The session will cover:
- cancer and health inequalities
- barriers to cancer screening and awareness
- programmes in Leeds to narrow the gap in cancer outcomes
- a community approach to increasing awareness and screening uptake: the Leeds Cancer Awareness Service
This session will be delivered by Darren Meade and Megan Arundel, project co-ordinators from the Leeds Cancer Awareness Service, and Louise Cresswell, Health Improvement Principal (Cancer) from Public Health, Leeds City Council.
Visit the WTKMA page to book your place on this webinar.
Past WTKMA sessions
If you weren't able to attend a 'Want to know more about' session, you can now watch them.
Tier 2 weight support services in Leeds
This session with One You Leeds, Leeds Rhinos Foundation, and Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is now available to watch on YouTube: WTKMA T2 Weight Support Services in Leeds.
HIV: the other pandemic
This session that was presented by Becky Pang from BHA Leeds Skyline is also available to watch on YouTube: WTKMA HIV: the other pandemic.
The PHRC is now closed for collections and drop-offs until Wednesday 5 January 2022.
Thank you for your support during 2021! We wish you a restful and enjoyable break and look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year!
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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