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Leeds Foster Carers Tackle Haircare Gaps for Children

Two foster carers from north east Leeds have launched a free hair and skincare initiative to support Black and dual-heritage children in care. Eren

October 12, 2026

Children & Young People·Early Years·East Leeds·Health·Health and Wellbeing

NHS Leaders Visit Leeds Community Health Centre

Senior NHS leaders have visited a Leeds community centre to explore how bringing health, council and support services together can help local families access

October 12, 2026

Chapeltown·Community·Health·Hospital·NHS·Public Health Campaign

Hospital teams learn new ways to prevent falls

Hospital staff in East Leeds have been given targeted training to help prevent avoidable falls and keep patients safer during their care. Leeds Teaching

October 5, 2026

East Leeds·Health·Healthcare·Public Health Campaign

Young people offered free weekly support in Seacroft

Young people in Seacroft can access free emotional wellbeing support every Wednesday at the Imagination Station. The Time for Young People drop-in offers a

September 28, 2026

Children & Young People·Health·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft

African drumming brings energy to Swarcliffe wellbeing workshop

A community wellbeing workshop in Swarcliffe has brought people together through African drumming, storytelling and creative activities. Around 16 people took part in the

September 28, 2026

Arts & Culture·Arts and Crafts·Community·Community Spaces·Fitness·Health·Seacroft

Seacroft showdown – Jamie Winstanley’s December boxing show for local fighters

Tickets are “flying out” for December’s Winstanley Boxing Promotions event, according to the promoter, Jamie Winstanley. The theme of the event is ‘Seacroft Showdown’

September 28, 2026

Boxing·Fitness·Health·Seacroft·Sports

New MRI scanners planned for Seacroft diagnostic centre

Plans have been submitted for a major expansion of the Community Diagnostic Centre at Seacroft Hospital. The project is being supported by £20 million

September 21, 2026

Health·healthy living·Public Health Campaign·Seacroft

St James’s Wellbeing Garden Blooms After First Year

A wellbeing garden at St James’s University Hospital has marked its first anniversary with a colourful mosaic-making session. The White Rose Wellbeing Garden was

September 21, 2026

Harehills·Health·Healthcare·healthy living·Horticulture·Mental Health and Well Being·Wildlife

Leeds charity boxing shows seek new novice fighters

While resolutions are traditionally made for New Year, those wanting an exciting challenge for the new academic year could train as novice boxers or

September 7, 2026

Boxing·Fitness·Sports

Leeds Films Highlight Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy

People across East Leeds are being encouraged to talk about alcohol and pregnancy as part of a city-wide awareness campaign. Forward Leeds is highlighting

September 7, 2026

East Leeds·Health·Parents and Families·Public Health Campaign·Public Safety

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Leeds Foster Carers Tackle Haircare Gaps for Children

NHS Leaders Visit Leeds Community Health Centre

Hospital teams learn new ways to prevent falls

Young people offered free weekly support in Seacroft

African drumming brings energy to Swarcliffe wellbeing workshop

Seacroft showdown – Jamie Winstanley’s December boxing show for local fighters

New MRI scanners planned for Seacroft diagnostic centre

St James’s Wellbeing Garden Blooms After First Year

Leeds charity boxing shows seek new novice fighters

Leeds Films Highlight Alcohol Risks During Pregnancy

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