About us

Welcome to the about us section

As NHS Leeds we are responsible for ensuring that the people of Leeds have access to the health services they need.

With a budget of over £1 billion, NHS Leeds is one of the largest primary care trusts (PCT) in the country and commissions healthcare services for over 750,000 Leeds residents.

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NHS Leeds (previously known as Leeds Primary Care Trust) was created on 1 October 2006, following the merger of Leeds North West, Leeds West, Leeds North East, East Leeds and South Leeds Primary Care Trusts (PCTs).

NHS Leeds employs around 700 staff in a wide range of occupations and professions. We hold contracts to provide services with independent contractors including 146 general practitioners (GP) surgeries, 104 dental practices, 165 pharmacies and 87 opticians. We also undertake a broad range of public health initiatives to improve the health and quality of life of local people.

On 1st October 2008 we changed our name to NHS Leeds, although our registered legal name is still Leeds Primary Care Trust. The name changed as a result of a national survey that showed that patients and the public were unclear about what primary care trusts are and do. Changing our name will help people recognise NHS Leeds as the organisation responsible for funding and planning NHS services in the city and improving the health and wellbeing of the local population.

In this section of our website you can find out everything you need to know about us. This includes our latest board papers, our latest annual report to find out how we spend our budget and find out more about our plans for the future of healthcare services in Leeds. You can also find out how we are performing against key national standards such as World Class Commissioning.

Related pages on this site

Our BoardFind out more about the board of NHS Leeds (Leeds Primary Care Trust)Freedom of InformationIntroduction to the Freedom of Information Act and how you can access information from NHS LeedsWhat we doFunctions of NHS Leeds, commissioning high quality services, improve health and wellbeing, reduce inequalitiesCommissioning StatementsThis section provides details on how NHS Leeds commissions (funds) treatments not routinely offered on the NHS. includes information on individual funding requests.NHS Leeds publicationsNHS Leeds publications providing an overview of the Trust's strategy to transform local healthcareEquality and diversityWhat NHS Leeds does to ensure equality and diversity is a priority when commissioning services and as an employer

Related downloads

| NHS Leeds Strategy - For better health for all.pdf (2.44 MB)

| Your Guide to NHS Services in Leeds 2010.pdf (3.43 MB)

| NHS Leeds Annual Report 2009-2010.pdf (11.80 MB)

| NHS Leeds Annual Review 2009-2010.pdf (0.69 MB)

| Annual report of the Director of Public Health in Leeds 2010 digital version.pdf (5.35 MB)

| Single Integrated Plan - Final.pdf (0.98 MB)