Category: Keeping Safe

24/7 mental health support if you need it

NHS mental health helplines have answered around three million calls during the pandemic.   The dedicated 24/7 NHS mental health crisis helplines were fast-tracked so everyone could get the rapid care they needed without having to go to A&E.   Anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can call their local helpline, and you can also… Continue reading 24/7 mental health support if you need it

End of the Love Woodhouse & Little London Food Project

  We have loved being part of this project with Gateway Church Leeds which has provided fresh cooked meals as well as grocery parcels to people in the area every week for more than a year.   Today was the last day and so a big thank you to all the volunteers who helped to… Continue reading End of the Love Woodhouse & Little London Food Project

Leeds residents to have their say as part of a national highways and transport satisfaction survey

This seems particulary appropriate at the present time when so many changes are being made in Leeds – if you are one of the residents asked to contribute to this please do respond and share your views. Residents are being asked for their views on Leeds highways and transport services – from the condition of… Continue reading Leeds residents to have their say as part of a national highways and transport satisfaction survey

Important Covid-19 information for our area – from the local councillors

We are seeing a sharp rise in cases of Covid-19 in Leeds, particularly in the 18-24 age group in this area. We are also seeing a rise in the level of infection rates in those aged over 60 across Leeds. Because rates are significantly high in this area, we are asking everyone to get a… Continue reading Important Covid-19 information for our area – from the local councillors

Little changing today as coronavirus roadmap paused

The delay of 4 weeks before the final stage of lockdown easing means of the exisiting restrictions on social contact will not be removed today and will stay in place until 19th July (subject to review) There will be a few exceptions and the rules will change for: weddings and civil partnership ceremonies and wedding… Continue reading Little changing today as coronavirus roadmap paused

Coronavirus update from Leeds City Council

Coronavirus – Support for people & communities – June 18, 2021 Dear resident,   We hope you’re safe and keeping well.   This week we have an update for you following the government’s announcement on Monday, about infection rates in the city, getting vaccinated and what you can do to help stop the spread. An… Continue reading Coronavirus update from Leeds City Council

Carers Leeds Emergency Card

Free peace-of-mind for unpaid carers. A carer is someone who looks after a family member, partner or friend who otherwise couldn’t manage without their help because of illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction. The care that carers give is unpaid. Many carers worry about what would happen to the person they… Continue reading Carers Leeds Emergency Card

Men’s Health Week 2021

This week aims to raise awareness of health issues – both physical and mental – that affect men and to help men to be be more aware of health problems they may have, or could develop, and to encourage them to talk about these and to seek help when they need it. A particular theme… Continue reading Men’s Health Week 2021

‘Pause’ in lockdown roadmap, Leeds Covid rates and Vaccine call

The Government has today annouced a delay of 4 weeks before the final stage of lockdown easing, meaning that most of the exisiting restrictions on social contact will stay in place until 19th July. There will be a few exceptions and the rules will change for: weddings and civil partnership ceremonies and wedding receptions or… Continue reading ‘Pause’ in lockdown roadmap, Leeds Covid rates and Vaccine call