News archive from January 2010
Dental events to promote thousands of extra NHS dental places in Leeds
The Leeds Dental Advice Line (DAL) – 0800 298 5787 - will be visiting sites across Leeds to promote the thousands of extra NHS Dental places available in Leeds.
28 January 2010
Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Colin Norris Incidents at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) in 2002
The report of an independent inquiry into the murder of four patients and the attempted murder of a fifth by a nurse at hospitals in Leeds in 2002 is published today.
26 January 2010
Leeds organisations come together to tell young schoolchildren ‘Your future is in your hands’
NHS Leeds is one of a number of organisations taking part in the ‘Your future in your hands’ event giving primary schoolchildren in Bramley the chance to meet positive role models from different occupations. The event is taking place at Safety Central on Wednesday 27 January.
25 January 2010
More children in Leeds having MMR vaccination but parents still urged to give their child the jab
The number of children having the first injection against mumps, measles and rubella has increased by eight percent in the last year, according to figures from NHS Leeds.
25 January 2010
Leeds Patient Voices project shortlisted for international award
A project that captures people’s health and social care experiences has been shortlisted for a major international award – the project includes 11 ‘digital stories’ created for NHS Leeds.
19 January 2010
Survey shows that Leeds people have positive attitudes towards those with mental health problems
Results from a recent online survey show that people in Leeds are supportive of people with mental health problems.
13 January 2010
‘Food for Life’ Leeds breastfeeding strategy launch
A new strategy is being launched in Leeds to encourage local mums to breastfeed their babies. ‘Food for Life’ the Leeds Breastfeeding Strategy is set to launch on 19 January 2010 at Leeds Town Hall.
13 January 2010
Routine breast screening service introduced at Wharfedale Hospital in Otley
Women in the Otley area are to benefit from improved cancer screening services as a routine breast screening service opens at Wharfedale Hospital in approximately October 2010.
13 January 2010
NHS Leeds and GPs work together to provide swine flu vaccination for children
NHS Leeds and local GPs have been working together to ensure that children aged over six months and under five years of age can get the swine flu vaccination in the city.
08 January 2010
NHS Leeds and Leeds City Council to support Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food
NHS Leeds is working in partnership with Leeds City Council to bring celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s ”Ministry of Food” to the Leeds Kirkgate Market next year.
08 January 2010
Public urged to take extra care when travelling to avoid slips and trips
Visits to the accident and emergency departments (A&E) in Leeds have risen by 10 – 15% in the last two weeks due to the onset of snow and icy weather, according to figures just released by NHS Leeds.
08 January 2010

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