New Boots Opticians store with innovative eye scan technology opens in Trinity Leeds
A new stand-alone Boots Opticians store has opened in Trinity Leeds offering optomap® as part of its Ultimate Eye Test, which could help to detect signs of serious health conditions including diabetes and hypertension. The store, which is located on the ground floor of Trinity Leeds, provides an inspiring and inviting shopping experience for customers…
Young mum praises stop smoking team as referrals double and new online group support launched
A young mum who started smoking aged 12 has told how City of York Council’s Health Trainers helped her quit smoking for good so she can stay healthier and live longer. Mum-of-two Alex, from York, has told her story on No Smoking Day (Wednesday 12 March) as the Health Trainer service expands its successful Swap2Stop programme further…
Underinsurance is an unhealthy risk for many health and care operators
Many firms operating in the health and care sector don’t realise the serious implications of being underinsured, warns insurance broker, James Bright, from the health and care division of Bradford based, independent insurance broking and risk management specialist, TL Dallas. James said: “Underinsurance in the health and care sector can lead to severe financial, legal,…
Bradford vying for two national student nursing awards
The University of Bradford has been shortlisted in two categories at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025. Bradford is nominated in the Partnership of the Year category, for its work with New Vision Bradford/Waythrough on overdose awareness and response training and for the Student Placement of The Year: Community award. Natalie Finch, Assistant Professor Mental…
Health trainers launch three weekly drop-ins across city
City of York Council’s Health Trainer team have launched new weekly drop-ins at three Explore libraries across the city. They are offering help and advice for anyone wanting to stop smoking, lose weight, lower their drinking or get more active. The team already provide residents with programmes of one-to-one confidential support, as well as working…
AI-powered eye surgery could mean the end for glasses post cataract surgery
CustomLensAi invited to join prestigious Microsoft for Startups Hub A revolutionary approach that uses AI to help improve cataract surgery outcomes could mean the majority of post-op patients no longer need glasses. A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between visual computing experts at the University’s of Bradford’s School of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Electronics (CSAIE)…
Bradford District and Craven Mind’s Workplace Wellbeing Movement
Yorkshire Building Society and TL Dallas are among the first businesses to join the Workplace Wellbeing Movement, a programme for businesses led by Bradford District and Craven Mind. Bradford District and Craven Mind (BDC Mind) are a local mental health charity that support people of all ages with their mental health and wellbeing. They also…
Burns unit visit part of 56for56 appeal
Firefighters from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) visited the University of Bradford-based Burns Unit after crews launched a £56,000 fundraising appeal to mark the 40th anniversary of the Bradford City fire. Proceeds raised for the 56for56 appeal, organised by the firefighters based at Bradford Fire Station, will go towards the Plastic Surgery and…
Survivor voices Valentine’s Day domestic abuse campaign
Content warning/ reporting aid: This press release contains information that you may find distressing including repeated reference to Domestic Abuse. Please be mindful of your own wellbeing and of others, when reporting on this. If you need any advice, or if it helps to talk to the Public Health team, to aid you in reporting on this story,…
Luxury jewellery specialist Berry’s Jewellers have made Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) their charity of the year for 2025
The family-owned company has stores in Leeds, York, Windsor, Nottingham and Newcastle, and staff are set to take on fundraising initiatives throughout the year for CHSF. CHSF works to empower patients of all ages in their journey with congenital heart disease (CHD) – as babies, children, teenagers and throughout adulthood, and provides a holistic family…
Fitness, fun and fresh air: North Yorkshire homebuilder’s guide to hometown health
To avoid the slump of Blue Monday (20th January), Barratt and David Wilson Homes is letting customers know the best ways to stay fit and healthy whilst settling into a new neighbourhood in North Yorkshire. According to the NHS, adults aged between 19-64 should partake in at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity, or…
Help us meet the challenge of supporting residents to live independently and well
To help the Council meet one of its most important and significant challenges, residents are invited to help refine and shape a new strategy that will guide the way Adult Social Care is delivered in York, while meeting the Council’s duties and ambitions. The Council’s ambition is to support people to live happier, healthier, longer…
First ever regional awards celebrate excellence in infant feeding support
Winners of the inaugural Yorkshire and Humber Infant Feeding Awards were announced at a special ceremony at York St John University on Wednesday 15 January. The awards celebrated the impact of individuals and organisations across the region who play a pivotal role in providing families with infant feeding support. Hull’s St Stephen’s Shopping Centre scoops…
£1.18 million glaucoma study will take a fresh look at retina scanning technology
A £1.18m University of Bradford project funded by the Medical Research Council could help improve diagnosis of glaucoma while reducing misdiagnosis rates. Glaucoma is the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness, affecting 3% of those aged over 40 in the UK. It is also becoming more common as the population ages, with 112 million people…
York St John University announces the UK’s first MSc in Operating Department Practice to expand routes into specialist healthcare workforce
This pioneering pre-registration programme, developed according to the College of Operating Department Practitioners (CODP) curriculum, will bring a different dimension to the profession. Designed to nurture a passion for patient-centred care, the MSc prepares students for the fast-moving environments of operating theatres and the broader healthcare settings. Operating Department Practitioners (ODP) are highly skilled Allied…
Bradford Grammar School to launch first Junior Committee for Action for Sport
Bradford Grammar School (BGS) is set to become the first school to establish a Junior Committee for Action for Sport, a Bradford-based charity that provides underprivileged children with sports clothing and footwear to encourage physical activity and participation in sport. Spearheading this initiative is BGS’s Head of Year 7, Emma Tomlinson, who was recently appointed…
Blossom Home Care Leeds & Wakefield earns ‘Good’ rating from CQC inspection
Blossom Home Care, a prominent provider of home care services in Leeds and Wakefield, has achieved an impressive ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their recent inspection. This recognition underscores the organisation’s dedication to delivering high-quality care and support to its clients in the community. ### Commitment to Quality Care The CQC…
Health trainer team celebrate top performance in country
New NHS figures show that City of York Council’s Health Trainer team are providing the most effective stop smoking service in the country. The figures, which relate to the period between April and June 2024 , showed 82 per cent of people who set a quit date with the service had successfully stopped smoking four weeks…
Council seeks to support care experienced children and young people
A report calling for the council to support children and young people in care by treating ‘care experience’ as if it was a protected characteristic – in a similar way as ethnicity or age – will be discussed at a meeting later this week (Executive, 14 November). The proposal follows a wealth of national evidence that…
University welcomes new director for pioneering mental health partnership
Dr Simon Procter has become the new Director of Converge, the partnership between York St John University and mental health service providers that offers educational opportunities to adults who use mental health services. Simon, a Professor with the School of the Arts at York St John, is a music therapist and music sociologist who…
York free school meal pilots could be extended after research suggests improved school attendance
Free school meal pilots in York could be extended to two further schools next year following initial research into the impact of the meals. Pupils in key Stage 2 (years 3-6)* at Westfield Primary Community School and pupils at Burton Green Primary School have been able to get free school lunches, and breakfasts, respectively, since…
Success in the frame for dispensing-optician training after spec-tacular results
The Ophthalmic department at Bradford College is focussed on the future after relocating to the newly renovated Garden Mills building on Thornton Road. The cutting-edge five-storey building is now the home for flexible digital, science, and allied health programmes for higher-level students. Training includes ophthalmic courses for students aiming to register as qualified Dispensing Opticians…
Listening to feedback: changes to York’s sexual health service
A number of changes have now been agreed to the way sexual health services are provided in York, which follows a consultation on proposed changes and listening to respondents’ feedback. The consultation ran between July and September and saw over 100 people respond. The sexual health service in York is delivered through YorSexualHealth, provided by…
Grant applications for Warm Places invited
Organisations running Warm Places in York to support local people through the coldest months are invited to apply for up to £5,000 funding from a £40,000 fund before 10 November. 28 Warm Places opened their doors to local residents last winter – ten more than the previous year – for a minimum two hours a…
NEW Swap 2 Stop with free vapes this Stoptober
Swap 2 Stop is a new nationwide campaign, being offered by the York Health Trainers, which is aimed at encouraging smokers to make the switch from smoking to vaping to improve their health. Smokers are addicted to nicotine, not tobacco. It’s the tar and toxic chemicals produced in tobacco smoke that kill, so switching from…
Help us make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring
To help us achieve our aim of making homelessness and rough sleeping rare, brief and non-recurring, we’re asking everyone interested to comment on our new draft strategy. Our five-year Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy aims to build on the work of our highly-effective Housing Navigators and our partners. Through it, we plan to offer people…
Vital new monitor part of ‘revolutionary MRI process’ for newborn babies
£45,000 has been donated to Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) as part of the J9 Advisory £100,000 Charity Challenge to enable the purchase of life-saving MRI monitoring equipment. The monitor is part of a revolutionary MRI process at the Leeds Children’s Hospital, unique to Europe, which is transforming the care of newborn babies with heart…
‘People-powered archaeology’ boosts residents’ wellbeing
A partnership between City of York Council and York Archaeology is helping the city’s residents uncover the hidden history of Walmgate, while improving their health and wellbeing, making social connections and gaining new skills and interests. The award-winning Archaeology on Prescription project is one of the first in the world to apply the social prescribing model to…
Thousands of people across Humber and North Yorkshire invited to share their attitudes and understanding of cancer to help shape more inclusive NHS cancer services
Regional survey of over 5,660 residents to be carried out by York St John University on behalf of Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance. The Institute for Health and Care Improvement (IHCI) at York St John University and Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance are working in partnership with local Healthwatch organisations to undertake the…
The Medicines Management Team wins the Education Award at the Raising The Bar Awards 2024! 🏆 🎉
We are incredibly proud to announce that The Medicines Management Team (TMMT) has been awarded the Education Award at the Raising The Bar Awards 2024! This recognition is a testament to our dedication to providing high-quality training and development for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians transitioning into primary care, supporting the NHS Long Term Plan. A heartfelt thank you…
York primary schools urged to take part in new national school breakfast club scheme
Primary Schools across York are being urged to join the Government’s scheme to host free breakfast clubs, following on from the pioneering work of the city’s York Hungry Minds Appeal. Last week [24 September], Chancellor Rachel Reeves, announced plans to fund free breakfast clubs in 750 ‘early adopter’ state-funded primary schools across the country from April next…
TMMT Celebrates Prestigious Award Win!
We are thrilled to share that The Medicines Management Team (TMMT) has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to healthcare at this year’s CDAwards. Our very own Mohammed Rashad, one of TMMT’s esteemed leaders, was awarded Manager of the Year, an honour that highlights his exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to improving patient care. Judges said…
Stephenson presents Durosoft – Natural ingredients, uncompromised performance
Stephenson, an innovation leader and manufacturer of a wide range of soap bases and ingredients for the beauty and personal care market introduces Durosoft, its range of naturally derived polyglyceryl esters for the formulation of sustainable skincare, cosmetic, and hair care products. Durosoft was developed to aid in the demand for natural products and green…
Plans to create a dedicated hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in York get the go ahead
Proposals to create a specialist hub for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families have been approved by City of York Council’s Executive [Thursday 12 September]. Reflecting the ethos of the city’s other Raise York Family Hubs, the plans will bring services to support children and young people…
World’s largest ever study on chair-based yoga for people with long-term health conditions shows mixed results
Researchers from the University of York, York St John University and Northumbria University have successfully completed the world’s largest ever study into the benefits of chair-based yoga for older people with multiple long-term health conditions. The study, which was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), found that a specially designed…
Stephenson pays it forward with support for Getting Clean social enterprise
Stephenson, a global leader in personal care and cosmetic ingredients, has pledged its support for Yorkshire-based social enterprise CIC Getting Clean. This volunteering project was formed by recovering addicts to support those still struggling with addiction in local communities in Leeds, helping them stay clean and sober. Getting Clean’s ‘Soap with Hope’ programme assists recovering people…
York Mental Health Partnership wins £2.44m for new 24/7 mental health hub
York’s Mental Health Partnership (YMHP) has successfully secured £2,448,856 over two years to enhance mental health support available to York residents. YMHP and the Connecting our City project will use this funding to develop a new 24/7 community mental health hub in the west of the city. This hub will be open 24/7 to local…
Leeds Beckett University experts help to develop digital solution to support children who stammer
Speech and Language Therapy and Psychology researchers at Leeds Beckett University are joining forces with stammering experts, SuperPenguin, and three NHS organisations to develop an innovative app and web platform to support children who stammer. The three-year project has received £1.5m funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The team will enhance…
York supports infant feeding choices during World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August)
York’s health and childcare leads are reminding parents and carers that there is a wealth of advice and support available in York around infant feeding. The reminder coincides with World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), which this year has the theme ‘breastfeeding support for all’. The international campaign, organised by the World Health Organisation, will celebrate…
York families to get £300,000 funding support boost
Children and young people in York will benefit from work to explore how to best help families facing challenges, thanks to a £300,000 funding boost. City of York Council is one of only four local authorities chosen to partner with Foundations, the national What Works Centre for Children and Families, – and the Youth Endowment…
Have your say on changes to York’s sexual health service
City of York Council is inviting people to have their say on the way sexual health services are provided in York. The consultation can be completed via www.york.gov.uk/Consultations by Monday 2 September at 2pm. If anyone would like a paper copy, or would like the consultation in a different language, or accessible format please contact enquires.publichealth@york.gov.uk or 01904 551550….
Council commissions new £1.8m drug and alcohol service contract to help the residents of York
City of York Council has awarded the drug and alcohol service contract to a leading health and social care charity Change Grow Live. The charity will deliver a £1.8m service to provide community-based treatment and interventions for York residents wishing to access support for substance/alcohol use. Change Grow Live helps tens of thousands of people…
Redcentric scale Scafell Pike to raise money for Children’s Heart Surgery Fund
Redcentric have been supporting Children’s Heart Surgery Fund since 2022 when they took on their first Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. They have raised over £20,000 in the last few years, which is an incredible achievement and has helped the charity to support every baby and child born with a heart problem in Yorkshire. This year…
Running with the Bulls
Bradford Bulls Foundation, our official Charity Partner, are pleased to announce our exciting new partnership with FORDY RUNS RUNNING CLUB! The Bulls Foundation mission is to make a positive difference in Bradford, and they do this by delivering projects throughout the Bradford community and utilising the power of Rugby League and other sports to influence…
Harrogate Spring Water champions mindful drinking at Royal Ascot event with LK Bennett
Harrogate Spring Water, the Official Water Supplier of Ascot and Royal Ascot, recently hosted a stylish event at The Ivy, York, in collaboration with Official Womenswear Sponsor, LK Bennett. Influencers from across the North of England were invited to indulge in Harrogate Spring Water-based non-alcoholic cocktails whilst previewing the new Royal Ascot collection from LK…
Changes to York’s sexual health service proposed
Proposals to change the way sexual health services are provided in York will be considered later this month and could then be consulted on later this year. The sexual health service in York is delivered through YorSexualHealth, provided by the York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The provision of free, comprehensive, open access…
A fine line: top tips for a suitable work-life balance at home
North Yorkshire housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes has compiled a series of top tips to achieve a good work-life balance. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week (13th to 19th May), the leading homebuilders are stressing the importance of making sure work and home life are kept separate. This year’s theme is “Movement: Moving…
Carpentry students create bug hotel for RHS cancer-awareness garden
For the second consecutive year, students at Leeds College of Building are using their skills to help create a poignant RHS show garden. The Level 1 Diploma Carpentry & Joinery students have crafted two five-foot triangular wooden bug hotels. The structures will feature at the main entrance of a garden going on display at RHS Tatton Flower…
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