Welcome to the latest edition of the Leeds Public Health Resource Centre newsletter, which contains information for anyone with a responsibility for, or professional interest in, public health or promoting health and wellbeing in Leeds.
Contents in this month's newsletter:
- New Library Management System
- New PHRC resources
- Upcoming campaigns
- World aids day
- Grief awareness week
- Upcoming Want to Know More About webinars reminder
- Switch on to women's safety
- West Yorkshire healthier together
- Leeds sexual health service launches new digital hub
- Improving population health fellowship programme 2025/2026
- Upcoming closures and opening times
We're excited to announce that the Public Health Resource Centre has transitioned to a new library management system called YorCat. This change allows for a more seamless and user-friendly experience when searching, reserving, and borrowing our resources. You will also now be receiving email notifications from YorCat for updates on your account. If you need any help navigating the new system, feel free to contact us—we're here to help!
The following resources have been added to PHRC stock during the last month. Members can order copies free of charge by getting in touch at PHRC@leeds.gov.uk. View our full leaflet and poster catalogue here.
- Not your picture? Not yours to share (P708)
This poster focuses on the behaviour of anyone sharing a non consensual image of another person. The aim is that people who may be considering sharing an intimate image without permission will see this poster and re-consider their actions. It is suitable to display in educational establishments as well as work places and public spaces.
- Consent: Nothing less than an enthusiastic YES! (P607)
These colourful posters emphasise that consent means nothing less than an enthusiastic YES!
- The little guide to reporting harmful content (L261)
This new online tool has been designed to help those who wish to report harmful online content. This resource (The Little Guide to Reporting Harmful Content) - is a handy mini swatch-card and gives the user a description of the 8 harms we can help with along with advice and useful links.
- Welcome to Leeds Sexual Health Service (L289)
This leaflet explains the different services offered by Leeds Sexual Health and how to access them including STI testing and contraception.
- Leeds Sexual Health digital hub (P714)
This A3 poster explains the different services offered by Leeds Sexual Health and how to access them including STI testing and contraception.
- Leeds Sexual Health digital hub (P712)
This A4 poster explains the different services offered by Leeds Sexual Health and how to access them including STI testing and contraception.
You can find information and upcoming as well as previously supported campaigns on our Public Health Campaigns webpage here.
The PHRC will be supporting the following campaign over the coming month:
World Aids Day - 1 December 2024
This year’s World AIDs Day Leeds are launching the first ever local “I Tested” poster campaign, featuring the fantastic Akhona, to help fight HIV related stigma. Akhona used the @LeedsFTC Community Grants to make this happen
#WAD24
#WorldAIDSDay2024
#PutPeopleFirst
#FastTrackCities
#UequalsU
Grief Awareness Week - 2 December to 8 December 2024
National Grief Awareness Week in 2024 will take place from 2nd to 8th December. It’s an annual event that aims to create a safe space to discuss grief and loss, and to encourage empathy and support for those who are grieving.
Grief is a universal part of the human experience, and there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Feelings can change day to day or even hour to hour, and it’s normal to have ups and downs. If you continue to be overwhelmed by your feelings, you should talk to your GP or another health or social care professional.
For more information on the Grief Awareness Week campaign visit:https://www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/
For more information on grief and bereavement support in Leeds and surrounding areas, visit:https://fullcirclefunerals.co.uk/bereavement-support/peer-bereavement-support/
Visit the Public Health Resource Centre for free resources:
‘Want to know more about’ is a series of information sessions that cover topics that are important to you and your local community. The sessions, which are aimed at professionals to improve their awareness and practice around the subjects covered, are free of charge and are presented in an engaging manner by friendly and knowledgeable facilitators. Some WTKMA sessions are delivered online and others are delivered in person.
All information about upcoming WTKMA sessions and links to reserve your spot can be found here.
Want to know more about… Switch on to women's safety
Thursday 5 December 2024, 10am to 11:30am
85% of women in Leeds have been harassed in the streets and more than 20% have been sexually assaulted or raped. Working with a consortium that includes Men’s Health Unlocked and Women’s Lives, Humans Being have created a short workshop called 'Switch on to women's safety' that can be delivered to people of all ages.
At this Want To Know More About session you will learn how to deliver the ‘Switch on' workshop. The workshop supports men to understand women’s experiences of harassment, abuse and assault in public places and find practical tools, ideas and solutions to address the issue. The 'Switch on' workshop harnesses the empathy that men feel towards victims of abuse and harassment and shows them how they can confidently make interventions that help girls and women to feel safe and respected.
This webinar is suitable for any trainers or leaders with a cohort of male staff, volunteers, learners or service users that may benefit from greater awareness of the impact of harassment of women and how to deal with it. This training is open to all genders.
This session will:
- provide the knowledge and resources you need to confidently run the ‘Switch on to women's safety' workshop with your community or staff team
- share effective bystander strategies and ideas around disrupting the cultures that can enable the abuse of women to occur
This session will be delivered online by Duncan Millard (Humans Being), Simon Phillips (Leeds Jewish Housing Association) and Joe Kemp (Touchstone).
Want to know more about… West Yorkshire healthier together
Tuesday 17 December 2024, 1pm to 2pm
This session is for anyone who wants to know more about supporting families to manage seasonal illness this winter using the Healthier Together platform.
In the winter months it is more common for babies and children to become unwell. Healthier Together is an online resource which provides families, children, and young people across West Yorkshire with consistent and high-quality advice from local health and care professionals. All the information on the website has been written by doctors and other healthcare staff in West Yorkshire. Resources on this site can support families in decision making and give advice on things such as managing illness at home, when to seek medical attention, and when it is okay to send a child to school.
This webinar is aimed at people in Leeds who work with families. The session is designed for a non-clinical audience, to empower those who work with families in Leeds to understand and promote Healthier Together.
This session will cover:
- common winter illnesses and why using Healthier Together is important, both for families and for the local NHS
- how to use Healthier Together and what it can do
how to promote Healthier Together in local family settings and within communities.
This session will be delivered online by Dr Helen Haywood (GP and Children's Physical Health Clinical Lead, West Yorkshire ICB), Dannie Harding (Healthier Together Project Manager) and Eloise Pearson (Senior Programme Manager, West Yorkshire ICB)
The new digital hub replaces their existing website at www.leedssexualhealth.com
It offers people more choice in how to access support with their sexual and reproductive health. Designed to expand the online offer and direct people quickly and easily to the right service, the new website includes:
- Access to PrEP follow-up prescriptions if users have previously accessed PrEP via Leeds Sexual Health.
- Access to short acting contraception online.
- Access to electronic prescriptions for chlamydia treatment.
- The ability to order postal STI testing kits.
- An online chat function enabling users to chat to a healthcare professional.
- A new accessibility toolbar allowing visitors to customise how the content is presented and translate the information into a language that works best for them.
Face to face appointments are still available where this is preferred and the criteria to access new digital services is fully detailed on the hub.
On the site you can also find accurate and trusted information about emergency contraception, pregnancy testing, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing, PEP and PrEP (HIV prevention and treatment) as well as find information specifically for young people.
Applications are now open for the fourth cohort of the Improving Population Health Fellowship Programme, starting 1 April 2025. This programme offers exciting opportunities to develop skills, work on impactful projects, and contribute to public health initiatives across West Yorkshire.
We are seeking 75 fellows across five categories:
- Health Equity (30 places)
- Adversity, Trauma, and Resilience (30 places)
- Suicide Prevention (5 places)
- Climate Change (5 places)
- Antimicrobial Resistance (5 places)
The fellowship requires a one-day-per-week commitment, offering tailored training, mentorship, and the opportunity to deliver a dedicated project.
Mentors Needed: If you're interested in mentoring, they are also welcoming volunteers to support fellows in delivering their projects.
For full details, including the information pack, application form, and mentor brief, please contact the PHRC ( phrc@leeds.gov.uk ). Applications close on 25 January 2025.
For specific questions, contact iphp.fellowshipenquiries@nhs.net
The PHRC will be closed from 4pm on Friday 20 December until 9am on Thursday 2 January 2025.
The Public Health Resource Centre is open at the following times:
- Monday - 9am to 4pm
- Tuesday - 9am to 4pm
- Wednesday - CLOSED
- Thursday - 9am to 4pm
- Friday - 9am to 4pm
- Saturday and Sunday - CLOSED
Public Health Resource Centre
Technorth, 9 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3NB
Tel: 0113 37 86200 / Fax: 0113 33 67115
Email:phrc@leeds.gov.uk
