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NHS

Leeds surgeon retires after 40 years saving lives

A consultant surgeon who has carried out thousands of operations at one of East Leeds’ biggest hospitals has performed his final surgery. Professor Giles

February 18, 2026

East Leeds·Health·Healthcare

Gipton exhibition highlights hidden cost of NHS cuts

An exhibition in the Old Fire Station in Gipton has brought two powerful national photo displays to East Leeds, shining a stark light on

January 27, 2026

Emergency Department volunteers wanted as St James’s project expands

A volunteer service offering extra care and comfort to patients in Leeds’ Emergency Departments is expanding – and people in East Leeds are being

December 22, 2025

Health·Healthcare

Blood Tests Now Just a Click Away in East Leeds

Residents in Seacroft and across East Leeds now have quicker, more convenient access to blood tests thanks to a new online booking system launched

June 9, 2025

East Leeds·Health·News·Seacroft