Category: Keeping Safe

Weekly Coronavirus update from Leeds City Council

This week’s update, including infection rates, the vaccination programme and the changes to restrictions. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKLEEDS/bulletins/2c6d14b  

Shared Moments: The allotment

The spring clean has begun and a new socially distant helps joined Ben on the allotment, he asks if you can guess who it is? If anyone else would like to come along then please do get in touch and we will let you know when it is safe to do so. The allotment is… Continue reading Shared Moments: The allotment

Today is national NoSmokingDay. – Quit4Covid and for your mental health.

There’s never been a better time to quit – and if you’re worried about how you’ll cope, quitting can actually improve your mental wellbeing, as well as your physical health.   Many smokers believe that smoking helps to relieve stress, anxiety and low mood, when in fact the opposite is true. Today, for the first time, the… Continue reading Today is national NoSmokingDay. – Quit4Covid and for your mental health.

Covid vaccine for those aged 56-59

As the vaccine programme continues to move down the priority groups, people aged 56-59 are now being offered their first dose. People in this age group will be receiving letters inviting them to book an appointment either through the online booking service http://www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or by calling 119.  Those who receive a letter can choose from more than… Continue reading Covid vaccine for those aged 56-59

‘Monday Mind Work’: Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day

Monday Mind Work’ today is in celebration of International Women’s Day Welcome to ‘some’ Famous Women Quiz Questions and Trivia 1.Which suffragette stepped in front of King George V’s horse Anmer at the Epsom Derby on 4 June 1913 and suffered fatal injuries? a) Emily Davison or c) Emily BraveIn 2.1975: Junko Tabei, first woman… Continue reading ‘Monday Mind Work’: Monday 8th March 2021 celebrating International Women’s Day

Census 2021

Dear all, The Census letters have been sent out. If you are needing any support or guidance you can call the free phone Contact Centre:- 0800 1412021. You will hear an automated call at first with the following options:- Option 1 – Would you like a paper questionnaire? Instruction – please enter your 10 digit… Continue reading Census 2021

Leeds City Council Coronavirus update

This week’s update from Leeds City Council, including  coronavirus rates in the city, the government roadmap out of lockdown and a new leader for Leeds City Council https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKLEEDS/bulletins/2c3c7d6

Are you shielding – tell Healthwatch how it’s been for you

Tens of thousands of people in Leeds have been shielding during the pandemic, so it’s really important that health and care services know how to support them. If you are one of them Healthwatch in Leeds are asking you to share your experience with them – let them know how it is going for you, and… Continue reading Are you shielding – tell Healthwatch how it’s been for you

‘Roadmap’ out of lockdown

The Government has announced detailed plans for the unlocking of England amid the coronavirus vaccination programme. Here is the proposed timetable, in four stages, and other initiatives announced by Downing Street. After the first step each following step could be subject to delay as they will continually review the data and the scientific advice There… Continue reading ‘Roadmap’ out of lockdown

Leeds City Council Coronavirus update

The latest Coronavirus update from Leeds CIty Council. Including infection rates, shielding and information about a new testing programme taking place in the city to track potential new variants. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKLEEDS/bulletins/2c2731d