The latest Council update is below, including details of summer events taking place in the city:
Covid-19 Vaccination update
Vaccinations began on 15 April for residents in care homes for older adults and eligible housebound people with the Spring vaccination programme continuing until 30 June 2024.Vaccines are available via primary care and local pharmacies and those eligible should come forward rather than waiting for the NHS to contact them this year. National invitations to book COVID-19 vaccinations are being sent to all eligible groups.
How to book a vaccine
- Through the National Booking Service (NBS) from 15 April Book, cancel or change a COVID-19 vaccination appointment – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- On the NHS App
- Call 119 for those unable to use digital services, or
- Contact their GP or
- Contact a participating pharmacy: Find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
NHS Update
The NHS in West Yorkshire is urging people to choose wisely for their healthcare needs as health services are currently extremely busy. Accident and emergency departments (also known as A&E) across the region are experiencing extremely high levels of patient need, well above the seasonal average. People attending A&E with injuries or conditions that aren’t serious or life threatening may have to wait a very long time to be seen, so it’s important that you are prepared and know how to get help if needed during this time. Information and advice about medical and health support needs can be found here: Help us to help you – please use NHS services wisely.
Homeshare Update
We are pleased to announce we have capacity to support more people via the scheme and would be grateful if you could help us by raising awareness of Homeshare. Homeshare matches people looking for practical help at home - who might be older, isolated or have a disability - with helpful caring sharers. The carefully vetted and selected sharer moves in to provide regular help in the home (and benefits from living in pleasant affordable accommodation). Everyone can enjoy the company, share skills and life experiences and benefit from the peace of mind living with another person. The Homeshare Model has a national reputation for offering person-centred solutions for support and company at home. As a member of Homeshare UK (HSUK), Leeds Homeshare is committed to providing high-quality, safe, and effective service for our customers. Our practices follow the HSUK Quality Assurance Framework and Good Practice Guide standards, and include home safety checks, references, DBS police checks, and ongoing friendly and professional input from the scheme for the duration of all Homeshare living arrangements. Should you wish to find out more please visit our website www.leeds.gov.uk/homeshare You can read stories from our shares in our recent articles here and here. We also have some availability to provide in-service presentations about Homeshare and attend events, contact us at [email protected]
Local developments:
- An adorable new arrival at Lotherton Hall took staff at a Leeds wildlife attraction by surprise by becoming an unexpected addition to their family of cuddly Capybara. Full information can be found here.
- Leeds is getting set for a summer of major events that will strengthen its status as one of the country’s sporting capitals. Full information on all events can be found here.
- A new artisan market is set to add an extra touch of handmade magic to Briggate in Leeds city centre. Full information can be found here.
- Low-income families and pregnant women in Leeds are urged to make use of a healthy food scheme as statistics show nearly 3,000 households could be missing out. Full information can be found here.
- Armed Forces Day is becoming the Armed Forces Festival for 2024 with a month-long extravaganza of themed activities culminating in the city centre-based Armed Forces Day event on Sunday 30 June. Full information can be found here.
- Football fans can follow England’s hunt for glory this summer as Millennium Square hosts a Euro 2024 Fanzone at the heart of Leeds city centre. Full information can be found here.
- Millennium Square’s Summer Series from 3 July to 4 August 2024 will bring a vibrant festival atmosphere right to the heart of Leeds as the annual concert extravaganza returns with 13 nights of unmissable gigs. Tickets are available from the Millennium Square website or on 0113 376 0318 (Mon-Sat 10am-4pm).
- An inspirational 10-year-old who refuses to let a debilitating health condition stop her from living life to the full, is among the shortlist of nominees announced today for the Child Friendly Leeds Awards 2024. Full information can be found here.
- Fascinating photographs capturing decades of life in Leeds will go on display in the first major retrospective exhibition to showcase the work of British documentary photographer Peter Mitchell. Full information can be found here.
- The work of Leeds City Council and its partners in tackling the risk of serious youth violence and criminal exploitation in the city has been praised by inspectors. Full information can be found here.
