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Mental Health and Well Being

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

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

Rotary Clubs Step Up for Alzheimer’s Research

Seven Leeds Rotary Clubs are joining forces at Temple Newsam to raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The charity walk takes place on

August 17, 2026

charity·Charity and Social Enterprises·Fundraising·Health·Mental Health and Well Being·Roundhay

Crossgates star turns grief into record breaking mission

An East Leeds athlete who rose to fame as the fastest person to run dressed as wrestler John Cena is now chasing another world

April 1, 2026

Crossgates·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Fitness·Health·Mental Health and Well Being·Sports

New four legged recruit brings warmth to Rob Burrow Centre

A therapy dog has joined the team at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, offering comfort and calm to families across East

April 1, 2026

Health·Healthcare·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft

£32m care hub approved for Chapel Allerton Hospital

A new £32 million Elective Care Hub at Chapel Allerton Hospital has been given the go ahead by NHS England, in a move aimed

February 18, 2026

Chapel Allerton·Health·Healthcare·healthy living·Mental Health and Well Being

Leeds charity Touchstone named one of UK’s most inclusive employers

Leeds-based mental health charity Touchstone has been recognised as one of the most inclusive employers in the country, taking the top spot in the

December 8, 2025

East Leeds·Health·Mental Health and Well Being

Providence Pastures: A Garden Where Strangers Become Friends

In East Leeds, an allotment site is quietly transforming lives, friendships and the natural world and its impact is growing as fast as the

December 8, 2025

Community Organisations·Community Spaces·East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Environment·Garforth·Garforth·Health·Local Parks and Green Spaces·Mental Health and Well Being·Wildlife

ADHD

ADHD Support Group Welcomes Neurodiverse Adults

A new ADHD support group is now open to adults across Leeds, including those in East Leeds who’d like to connect with others and

October 18, 2025

Health·Mental Health and Well Being·What's On

What is Neurodiversity?

John Tudor is a city councillor for the Killingbeck and Seacroft ward in East Leeds and the council’s first neurodiversity champion. He is both

September 22, 2025

East Leeds·Editor's Picks·Killingbeck·Mental Health and Well Being·Seacroft