Useful links

The information below will direct you to websites and information which we think you will find useful

Clinical Commissioning Groups

From April 2013, clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) will become statutory NHS organisations responsible for local health budgets, ensuring that we plan and fund high quality healthcare to those living in our area. In Leeds there are three CCGs.

NHS Leeds West Clinical Commissioning Group

Leeds West Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is made up of 38 GP practices in the west and parts of outer north west and south west Leeds.

NHS Leeds North Clinical Commissioning Group

Leeds North CCG is made up of 32 practices mainly covering the north of the city, with practices also in the north east and north west.

NHS Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning Group

Leeds South and East CCG is made up of 44 local practices covering the area of south and east Leeds.

Local Services

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Leeds Teaching Hopsitals website gives useful information for patients, visitors and staff.

Leeds Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
The Leeds Partnership Foundation Trust website gives information on mental health and learning disability services across Leeds.

NHS Leeds Community Healthcare
NHS Leeds Community Healthcare is responsible for providing healthcare services in the Leeds area.

Leeds City Council
The Leeds City Council website will give you information on what is happening in the City, Services and advice.

Leeds Safeguarding Adults Partnership
Works with a range of organisations across Leeds to prevent the abuse of vulnerable people and helping those who have been abused to access the right support services.

Leeds Transitions Service
Leeds City Council's Transition Service supports young people and their parents/carers through the process of changing from children's services to adult social care.

Information for Mental Health (IMH)
The Information for Mental Health website provides information relating to mental health and mental health related services provided in Leeds.

Leeds Initiative
The Leeds Initiative website will give you information on their work to deliver the Vision for Leeds 2030 and City Priority Plan 2011-2015.

West Yorkshire Urgent Care Service
The West Yorkshire Urgent Care Services website will give you information on how to get the right NHS services when you need them.

West Yorkshire Police
The West Yorkshire Police website will give you information on police services in the West Yorkshire area.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue website will give you information on fire & rescue services in the West Yorkshire area.

Yorkshire Ambulance Service
The Yorkshire Ambulance website will give you information on the services they provide and advice.

NHS Yorkshire and the Humber
The NHS Yorkshire and Humber is the Strategic Health Authority for this region. On their website you will find information about what they do and their role.

Yorkshire and Humber Specialised Commissioning Group
The Yorkshire and Humber SCG website will provide you with information on the SCG and its purpose.

Leeds Directory
LeedsDirectory gives you the choice of 100’s of local businesses and organisations that can support you to live independently.  

South Leeds Youth Hub

South Leeds Youth Hub is a safe, alcohol and drug free city centre venue created exclusively for young people. The £4m venue is owned by Leeds City Council and run by a partnership board.

National Services

NHS Direct
NHS Direct is there for you every day of the year, 24 hours a day. You can use their website to get information on their telephone service, health advice & information and a self-help guide.

NHS Choices
The NHS Choices website is a one-stop site providing information on conditions, treatments and healthy living.

Choose & Book
Choose & Book is a service that lets you choose your hospital or clinic and book your first appointment with a specialist. You will also be able to choose the date and time of your appointment.

18 Weeks
Since December 2008 patients should wait no longer than 18 weeks from the time they are referred to a specialist by a GP to the time they receive the treatment.

NHS Constitution
The NHS Constitution website will give you information on the NHS Constitution which was published on 21 January 2009 and give you an opportunity to contribute on new proposals.

Health Protection Agency
The Health Protection Agency website will give you information on how they protect the public health of the UK.

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence- guidance page for patients

NICE has launched a new page on the website that will allow, for the first time, patients, carers and members of the public to search for the versions of guidance that are written for them.

Patient Opinion
The Patient Opinion website is a free, confidential and independent website where patients can give their views on local NHS services. 

If you would like to suggest a link that you feel should be included on this page please do so by completing the Contact Form or by emailing communications.team@nhsleeds.nhs.uk