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Changing what’s wrong to what’s strong Better Lives Leeds and co-production

Posted on July 5, 2017 by

This week is Co-production Week – a celebration of the benefits of co-production, shared good practice and the contribution of people who use services to improving and developing those services. It’s all about working with people, through an equal partnership with … Continue reading →

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It was good to talk – BME: “Our Health, Our conversations”

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

27th April 2016 saw Leeds Social Care Community Forum Conference at Leeds Civic Hall. This year the conference focussed on conversations about Real Health and Real Experiences. It included a programme of speeches, workshops, information and advice stalls and Q&A sessions on four topics; … Continue reading →

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New helper kit to cut bowel cancer

Posted on April 5, 2016 by

With nearly half the people in Leeds (44%) ignoring their bowel cancer screening tests, Leeds City Council and the NHS and have launched a new initiative to encourage more people to take this simple health check that can save lives.  Feedback … Continue reading →

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Paying it forward; it all starts with a chat

Posted on August 26, 2015 by

“Rather than being the saviours of our communities, the public sector is being encouraged to step back and empower citizens to be the agents of their own destiny” says Bryony Lawless, who works for Health Partnerships in Leeds City Council, … Continue reading →

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Committed citizens can change the world

Posted on August 11, 2015 by

How can we get the patients’ viewpoint?  Encourage feedback for the wider public in engagements and patient experience?  By becoming a Patient Leader. Gwen Oates, Dementia Cafe Co-ordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society (and now Patient Leader) tells us more about … Continue reading →

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Share your views to help improve hospital discharge

Posted on April 10, 2015 by

Many people need help and support following a hospital stay. To check what kind of help might be required, an assessment is usually done in the hospital before you are discharged. We know this assessment can cause delays so health and care … Continue reading →

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Latest update from Councillor Lisa Mulherin, Chair of Leeds Health and Wellbeing Board

Posted on December 23, 2014 by

As another year draws to a close, it’s a good time to look back on challenges we have faced, issues which will face us in the future and to celebrate the work and dedication of people who work or volunteer … Continue reading →

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