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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.
 Our amazing friend and colleague Sadaf Afzal will be leaving us next week, having been a firm fixture of the PHRC and Leeds Public Health since she joined the team in early 2008.
Sadaf has brought such warmth, friendliness, and an unflappable can-do attitude to her role at the PHRC, whether that be organising open days, fulfilling leaflet and poster orders, attending events, or answering queries from you - our customers. Aside from being the creative force behind many of our open days, Sadaf was also instrumental in delivering many of our public health campaigns.
If you’ve ever emailed, phoned, or come into the centre, you are sure to have had the pleasure of engaging with Sadaf. She will be sorely missed. We wish Sadaf the very best in her new role and for her future.
If you would like to send a message to Sadaf to wish her goodbye and good luck, please email phrc@leeds.gov.uk. Sadaf will be with us until next Wednesday 1 June 2022.
We will be short-staffed from June and have reviewed our opening hours. We apologise for any inconvenience the change in opening hours may cause.
Opening hours from June
| Monday |
9am to 1pm |
| Tuesday |
9am to 1pm |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
9am to 3pm |
| Friday |
9am to 3pm |
| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed |
Upcoming closure dates
We will be closed on the following dates:
- Thursday 2 June 2022 (Spring bank holiday)
- Friday 3 June 2022 (Platinum Jubilee bank holiday)
- Thursday 9 June 2022
- Friday 10 June 2022
- Thursday 16 June 2022
- Friday 17 June 2022
- Monday 20 June 2022 (Leeds Public Health and Wellbeing Conference)
 It is just four weeks until we hold our 8th Annual Leeds Public Health and Wellbeing Conference. This full day event will take place on 20 June 2022 at Elland Road Stadium and is your opportunity to hear about the latest public health evidence and what works, network with colleagues and celebrate all the great work you are doing in Leeds.
This conference is relevant for anyone who is working to improve health and wellbeing in Leeds – we all have a contribution to make.
The theme for this year will be The Power of Connections and the event will include:
- Keynote speakers including the Director of Public Health for Leeds, and Leeds City Council’s Executive Member for Public Health and Active Lifestyles
- A range of workshops from which to choose
- Exhibitor stands from Leeds' health providers
- Arts performances
Further speakers to be confirmed nearer the date.
Refreshments, including food, will be provided on arrival and during breaks. A buffet lunch is also provided. If you have specific dietary requirements, please tell us when asked during the booking process.
This event is free, but we reserve the right to impose a charge of £30 where delegates do not attend and have not informed us of a cancellation.
Visit Eventbrite to book your place.
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. WTKMA sessions are currently delivered online.
Air pollution
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 10:30am to 11:30am
Poor air quality is the largest environmental risk to public health in the UK, as long-term exposure to air pollution can cause chronic conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as lung cancer, leading to reduced life expectancy.
To help mark Clean Air Day in June, this session will address the issue of air pollution, raising awareness of the types of pollutants, their harmful effects and how we can support communities to improve their health by modifying behaviours and minimising their exposures to air pollutants.
The session will specifically address:
- what air pollution is and the types of pollutants
- the health effects of air pollution
- the data gathered nationally and locally and what this means
- air pollution and its relationship with vulnerability and inequalities
- what we can do about air pollution and how you can help yourself
The session will be 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), Environmental Health, and Office of Health and Disparities (formally Public Health England).
Visit our website to book your place.
Ongoing issue with PHRC's phone line
Unfortunately, we are still currently experiencing an issue with our phone line, which is resulting in some calls to the centre being cut off and is likewise affecting our ability to return some calls. If you are unable to reach us by phone, please contact us by email. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Public Health Effectiveness Bulletin
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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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