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Monday 3 April 2023
Virtual Launch - AccessAble - Accessibility Guides
We are delighted to have worked with AccessAble to produce accessibility guides for facilities, wards, and departments at Leeds General Infirmary, St James's University Hospital, Seacroft Hospital, Wharfedale Hospital, and Chapel Allerton Hospital.
To celebrate, a virtual launch event is being held on Wednesday 5th April between 11:00am and 12:00pm.
The launch will be held via Teams, and you can access the Teams...Read more
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Friday 31 March 2023
New Breast Screening Clinic in Wakefield shopping centre increases accessibility to healthcare
More than 180,000 women aged 50-70 years old are screened for breast cancer every three years across the Leeds and Wakefield Breast Screening Service, and a brand new clinic in...
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Thursday 30 March 2023
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, (UK) Performs World First Non-Invasive Histotripsy in Patient with Primary Solid Renal Tumor
World first procedure to target and destroy kidney tumour takes place at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
This marked the initial treatment in the Histosonics sponsored “CAIN” Trial
Anthony Harris aged 73...Read more
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Wednesday 29 March 2023
Estates and Facilities teams shortlisted in the HEFMA 2023 Awards
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has been shortlisted at this year's Health Estates and Facilities Management Association (HEFMA) awards.
The awards recognise the dedicated work and achievements of individuals and teams...Read more
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Friday 24 March 2023
Reduced waiting times and protected space the aims of new Wharfedale Hospital operating theatre
Reducing the time patients wait for surgery and helping to reduce the elective operation backlog caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are the aims of the new Vanguard theatre at Wharfedale...
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Monday 20 March 2023
Bespoke glasses help Oliver continue to play in his brass band
An eye specialist at St James University Hospital, Leeds, has worked closely with a partially-sighted patient to develop an innovative solution to help him continue playing tenor horn in his...
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Sunday 19 March 2023
Baby Bubble Leeds
Baby Bubble Leeds is a closed Facebook support group for mums to be that begins at sixteen weeks pregnant and is there for you up to six months after your baby...
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Friday 17 March 2023
Super Saturday across two Yorkshire hospitals encourages families to brush up on dental hygiene
Saturday 18 March will see Leeds Children’s Hospital teaming up with Sheffield Children's Hospital to focus on young children and young people's oral health. At Leeds a ‘big brush’ event...
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Friday 17 March 2023
800 mums from across Leeds join the Born and Bred in Leeds maternity research study in just nine months
The Born and Bred in (BaBi) Leeds team are celebrating this Mother’s Day, in the first year that the team have been part of the BaBi network. Since joining the...
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Wednesday 8 March 2023
Junior Doctors strike update – 13, 14 and 15 March 2023
Junior Doctors who are members with the British Medical Association (BMA) and Hospital Doctor’s Union (HCSA) will be taking part in strike action for 72 hours from 7am Monday 13...
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Wednesday 8 March 2023
Thousands of Leeds hospital patients offered help to quit smoking
Hospital patients in Leeds are being offered help to quit smoking through a new programme funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research and delivered by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The new Stop...Read more
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Tuesday 7 March 2023
International Women's Day
International Women's Day falls this week on Wednesday 8 March 2023 and to celebrate, we'll be sharing some stories across the week from some inspirational women at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
Sarah...Read more
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Monday 6 March 2023
Leeds Children’s Hospital and University of Leeds launch £5 million research centre supported by charity funding to improve outcomes for poorly children across the UK
Leeds Children’s Hospital and the University of Leeds are delighted to announce the launch of the CHORAL (Children’s Health Outcomes Research at Leeds) Research Centre. This £5 million research partnership,...
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Monday 6 March 2023
First trial for AI software within breast cancer screening
In a first-of-its-kind trial in England, Artificial Intelligence (AI) software is to be used within breast cancer screening at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The LIBRA (Leeds Investigation of...Read more
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Thursday 2 March 2023
First LGBT+ Podcast Series launched to spotlight staff experiences in leading hospital trust
Four episodes of a new podcast series ‘In Conversation with Staff from the LGBT+ Staff Network’ were released this February, with a view to sharing some of the highs and...
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Thursday 23 February 2023
LTHT men’s health group celebrates first 12 months
The health issues of male staff at hospitals in Leeds have been put in the spotlight thanks to a new support group and the input from well-known men's health advocates...
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Wednesday 22 February 2023
Detailed accessibility guides for Leeds Teaching Hospitals are now live
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust becomes the latest of over 90 NHS Trusts to partner with AccessAble; the UK’s leading provider of detailed disabled access information.
The Trust has worked with...Read more
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Monday 6 February 2023
Double celebration for leading trauma surgeon
We’re delighted to share the news that Professor Peter Giannoudis, Consultant and Professor in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, has been recognised twice this week for his inspirational work.
Peter has...Read more
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Friday 3 February 2023
BBC Factual Announces New Documentary Series, Saving Lives in Leeds
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the focus of a new eight-part medical documentary series, ‘Saving Lives In Leeds’ and will be aired on BBC2 at 9pm later this year.
Filmed...Read more
