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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.
Contents in this month's newsletter:
- PHRC open morning
- Leeds Public Health and Wellbeing Conference 2024 - Cancelled
- New PHRC resources
- Upcoming campaigns
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Upcoming Want to Know More About webinars reminder
- Prioritising mental health in the workplace
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Anti microbial resistance (AMR)
Wednesday 3 October 2024, 9:30am to 12:30pm.
 Join us for an in-person event at the Public Health Resource Centre in Technorth, Chapel Allerton. Explore our centre, check out our resources, and get your questions answered. Connect with others interested in public health, whether you're new or experienced. Drop in anytime between 9:30am and 12:30pm.
Reserve your spot now!
After careful consideration, we regret to inform you that the Annual Public Health and Wellbeing Conference 2024 will not be held this year. Due to the current financial position of the council, a decision has been made to cancel the event.
We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you at future events. Thank you for your continued support.
The following resources have been added to PHRC stock during the last month. Members can order copies free of charge by getting in touch at PHRC@leeds.gov.uk. View our full leaflet and poster catalogue here.
 - Social media privacy & safety checklist (Instagram - order code L281 / Facebook - L282 / Snapchat - L283 / TikTok - L284 / Yubo - L287)
The updated social media platform checklist for 2024 quickly answers those common questions about your profile such as: Is my account private or public, How to share with a select group of followers, How do I block someone, Do you know how to report content, How do I hide comments and message requests, How do I delete or report comments, How do I delete my account, Do you know who your followers are.
- Consent: Giving it, getting it, respecting it (L269)
This colourful, fold-out leaflet on consent covers what consent is, enthusiastic consent, asking for consent, ways to identify consent, and consent and alcohol. Also signposts to places to get help and useful resources.
- HIV in the workplace: A guide for employers and employees (L288)
This booklet is written for both employers and employees. The information included within will support employers to reduce HIV stigma, to raise awareness about HIV within the workplace, and to ensure that employees living with HIV are protected from discrimination.
- FGM: Female genital mutilation (P789)
This poster encourages girls and women to seek for support and never stay silent if they are worried about FGM. It also provides NSPCC ChildLine 24/7 contact number for support.
You can find information and upcoming as well as previously support campaigns on our Public Health Campaigns webpage here.
The PHRC will be supporting the following campaign over the coming month:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month - October 2024
 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month which is marked worldwide to show support for everyone affected by breast cancer.
It is a great opportunity to find out about and raise awareness of breast cancer, and how to be breast aware.
The PHRC has useful resources on cancer prevention, awareness and screening in stock that are available to order for free such as;
- Leaflet: Know your breasts: a guide to breast awareness and screening (L399)
- Leaflet: Spot breast cancer early (L401)
- Leaflet: Breast care and screening (L387)
You can also support this campaign on social media using the hashtag #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to help spread awareness and be part of the conversation.
Find out more about breast cancer signs and symptoms, screening, treatment and support at;
Breast cancer in women - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Breast Cancer Screening - Breast Cancer Screening (breastscreeningaware.co.uk)
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. Some WTKMA sessions are delivered online and others are delivered in person.
All information about upcoming WTKMA sessions and links to reserve your spot can be found here.
Prioritising mental health in the workplace
Thursday 10 October 2024, 10am to 11.30am
This online session will explore the critical relationship between employment, mental health, and the wider determinants affecting wellbeing in Leeds. We'll provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by both employees and employers, with a particular focus on reducing mental health stigma in the workplace. This webinar is suitable for anyone interested in fostering a more supportive work environment.
This session will cover:
- an overview of headline data from Leeds and the impact of wider determinants on mental health
- insights into how employment affects mental health
- a case study from a Leeds employer on handling mental health in the workplace
- discussion around the impact of stigma and stigmatising language on mental health
The session will be led by representatives from the Public Mental Health Team (Leeds City Council), Mindful Employer (Leeds Mind) and Touchstone.
Book your spot here
Want to know more about… Breast cancer
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 10am to 11am
Breast Cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK for women and screening can help find breast cancer at an early stage, when it is easier to treat. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and is a great opportunity to find out about more about, and raise awareness of, breast cancer and breast cancer screening. We know that cancer can be an emotive topic so we aim to keep the session informative, light hearted and engaging. This webinar is suitable for anyone working or volunteering within organisations supporting individuals with their health and wellbeing including health, social care and the third sector, or anyone interested or involved in promoting community wellbeing in any capacity.
This session will cover:
- what breast cancer is, signs and symptoms and when to seek support
- National Breast Cancer Screening Programme – who is eligible and what it involves
- breast cancer in Leeds – current screening uptake and examples of work to support uptake
- how you can help – signposting and resources
- Q&A
The session will be delivered by Leeds Health Awareness Service, Leeds and Wakefield Breast Screening Service and Leeds City Council Public Health Cancer Team
Book your spot here
Want to know more about… Lung cancer
Thursday 7 November 2024, 11:15am to 12:15pm
Lung Cancer is one of the most common type of cancer in the UK. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and is a great opportunity to find out about more about, and raise awareness of, lung cancer.
We know that cancer can be an emotive topic so we aim to keep the session informative, light hearted and engaging. This webinar is suitable for anyone working or volunteering within organisations supporting individuals with their health and wellbeing including health, social care and the third sector, or anyone interested or involved in promoting community wellbeing in any capacity.
This online session will cover:
- what lung cancer is, signs and symptoms and when to seek support
the Self Request Chest X-Ray Service in Leeds - who is eligible and what it involves
- lung cancer screening through the Targeted Lung Health Check – due to launch in Leeds in 2025 – who will be eligible and what it will involve
how you can help – signposting and resources
- Q&A
This session will be delivered by Leeds Health Awareness Service, Leeds Self Request Chest X-Ray Service, Leeds Targeted Lung Health Check Team, Leeds City Council Public Health Cancer Team, Primary Care GP and Senior Lecturer in Cancer.
Book your spot here.
Want to know more about… Anti microbial resistance (AMR)
Tuesday 19 November 2024, 1pm to 2pm
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when medicines used to fight infections lose their effectiveness because the organisms they target have evolved or acquired adaptations to survive. AMR is a growing problem; in 2019, it was directly responsible for about 1.27 million deaths globally and by 2050, the UN estimates that this number could rise to 10 million deaths per year. Sustained action is urgently required to curb inappropriate use of antibiotics, the main driver of AMR.
The webinar is suitable for anyone who has contact with the general public; whether you work in health and social care, education, early years or someone who works or volunteers in the community.
This session will cover:
- what is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)?
- why is it a significant problem?
- what is being done to help reduce it?
- what can we all do to contribute?
This session will be delivered online by Martyn Cutts, Advanced Health Improvement Specialist, Leeds City Council, Public Health and Dr Gaye Sheerman-Chase, Principal Medical Adviser for Medicines Optimisation, Leeds ICB.
Book your spot here.
 Dear Members ,
We would like to share with you the New to Leeds website which exists to help new migrants to Leeds to find their way around, and to help them to understand how to access support.
The website has recently been updated and:
- Contains information in accessing key services in Leeds such as housing, health, education, money, work for example.
- Contains a new section call ‘New Refugees’ to support people seeking asylum during the transition to refugee status.
- Can be translated in 51 languages by the click of a button.
The site was originally developed by Touchstone and Leeds Asylum Seekers’ Support Network (LASSN) as part of the Migrant Access Project Plus (MAP+) commissioned by Leeds City Council in 2017. LASSN took it over completely in 2020.
Please could you circulate this useful information amongst your colleagues and partners. If you would like to support updating any content on this site, please get in touch with Samantha.Powell@leeds.gov.uk
The Public Health Resource Centre is open at the following times:
- Monday - 9am to 4pm
- Tuesday - 9am to 4pm
- Wednesday - CLOSED
- Thursday - 9am to 4pm
- Friday - 9am to 4pm
- Saturday and Sunday - CLOSED
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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