Category: Keeping Safe

Facebook Live Session: Cancer Facts and Fictions – Wednesday 25th November 2020 @6pm

NHS Facebook Live session on Cancer Facts and Fictions will now take place on Wednesday 25 November, 6-7.30pm at http://facebook.com/NHSLeeds You’ll hear from trusted clinicians and cancer specialists who will advise on cancer prevention & symptoms

‘Big Energy Saving Winter Event’ Thursday 26th November 2020 @11am

Worried about energy bills this winter? Green Doctors are here to help! . This is a free service aiming to tackle fuel poverty & promote affordable warmth by advising households on ways to reduce energy costs (Provided by Groundwork Yorkshire). They have helped many people save over £300 per year on their energy costs. .… Continue reading ‘Big Energy Saving Winter Event’ Thursday 26th November 2020 @11am

Warning to Royal Mail customers over new e-mail con that can be hard to spot

From Leeds Live With Christmas just around the corner a convincing scam email has been circulated that is targeting users, the Express reports. It is asking people to pay just a £1.99 fee for an undelivered item of mail – but while the sum might seem small, what they actually want is bank account details.… Continue reading Warning to Royal Mail customers over new e-mail con that can be hard to spot

Additional guidance and support for vulnerable people during lockdown

The government has revised its guidance on those over 60 or who are deemed to be clinically vulnerable and could be at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus. If you fall into this category, you should: be especially careful to follow the rules and minimise your contacts with others continue to wash your hands… Continue reading Additional guidance and support for vulnerable people during lockdown

Council Services during Lockdown

For four weeks until Wednesday 2 December the Government is asking people to stay at home, except for specific purposes; not to gather with others they don’t live with, except for specific purposes and is closing some businesses and venues. Residents can leave home for essential reasons such as food shopping, accessing health or critical… Continue reading Council Services during Lockdown

NHS Services during the pandemic

Information from NHS in Leeds: Your GP practice is still open, although initial contact should always be by telephone or online consultation. You will be seen face-to-face if necessary. Our staff are working hard in these difficult times, so remember to be #BeKind          Thank you for your patience. Your NHS is… Continue reading NHS Services during the pandemic

‘Remembrance Day Commemorations’

Dear all, see below a message from Leeds City Council – note the dates below Our annual Remembrance Sunday commemorations will look very different this year, due to the ongoing impact of the pandemic. Due to the risks posed there won’t be the usual service or military parade at Victoria Gardens in Leeds. People are… Continue reading ‘Remembrance Day Commemorations’

‘Online Cancer Awareness information’ from Leeds Cancer Aware and NHS Leeds

Below is a link to a video from today’s ‘Online Cancer Awareness Session’ covering the importance of early cancer detection.  They noted that many people have been avoiding contacting their G.P during lockdown and that this has led to an increase in cancers being detected at a later stage than would have happened normally.   The… Continue reading ‘Online Cancer Awareness information’ from Leeds Cancer Aware and NHS Leeds

New National Covid Restrictions from Thursday

Following the Prime Ministers announcement last night, we will try to summarise the new rules as they apply to our area: 1.The announcement of the new rules means that West Yorkshire will NOT move to Tier 3 on Monday. West Yorkshire Council Leaders said “​For our residents and businesses, we must clear up understandable confusion:… Continue reading New National Covid Restrictions from Thursday

Shared Moments: ‘Halloween’ Saturday 31st October 2020

Dear all, I was out on a walk last week and came across this amazing garden display for Halloween. It was in Woodhouse, LS6 near the ridge. Not sure they got the message regarding social distancing!! Stay safe everyone.