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Thursday 25 November 2021
Leeds Children’s Hospital to open a specialist clinic for children with severe obesity in West Yorkshire
From May 2022 children and young people with severe obesity suffering from complications from excess weight (CEW) across West Yorkshire will receive intensive support through a new specialist clinic funded by NHS England, set up at Leeds Children's Hospital, as part of the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s (WY HCP) work to tackle obesity.
Childhood obesity is a significant health...Read more
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Wednesday 17 November 2021
‘Unexpected Beginnings’ a podcast to support parents of premature babies launches on World Prematurity Day at Leeds Children’s Hospital
The leading Neonatal Unit at Leeds Children’s Hospital has created an innovative new podcast series that launches on World Prematurity Day, 17th November, to support parents and families as they...
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Tuesday 12 October 2021
Leeds Children’s Hospital launches new digital ways of working
The Leeds Children’s Hospital has launched a number of new ways of working, aiming to reduce manual effort, improve data accuracy, and ultimately improve the care provided for children and...
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Friday 24 September 2021
New architects for Leeds hospitals designs
Architects have been selected to design a new state-of-the-art hospital for adults and a new home for Leeds Children’s Hospital at Leeds General Infirmary.
In May 2021, the Trust completed an...Read more
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Friday 17 September 2021
Statement: Gender Identity and Development (GID) Service
Dr Phil Wood, Chief Medical Officer for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust said: “We are grateful for the clarity provided by today’s judgement handed down by the Court of Appeal.
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Friday 27 August 2021
Leeds Children’s Hospital and DigiBete Shortlisted for the 2021 HSJ Awards
Leeds Children’s Hospital’s Diabetes Team and DigiBete Community Interest Company (CIC) are delighted to announce that the DigiBete App has been shortlisted for the Digitising Patient Services Initiative Award at...
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Thursday 12 August 2021
New innovation district for Leeds reaches milestone with unveiling of city’s major hospitals plans
The creation of the LGI Development plan, part of the Leeds Innovation District, has taken a step forward with the unveiling of the new concept designs for two new hospitals...
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Wednesday 4 August 2021
First new concept designs for two new hospitals for Leeds unveiled
Two new state-of-the-art hospitals for Leeds came a step closer today with the unveiling of the latest concept designs of the new buildings – inspired by the Yorkshire landscape.
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Thursday 13 May 2021
The Countess of Wessex meets children to hear about new Leeds Children’s Hospital
HRH The Countess of Wessex met young patients and staff in a virtual visit to Leeds to hear about the exciting plans for a new specialist hospital for children and...
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Thursday 18 February 2021
Leeds Children's Hospital announces childhood cancer survival rate in Yorkshire among the best in the world
The childhood cancer survival rate in Yorkshire is among the best in the world, with 86 out of every 100 children diagnosed with the disease before their 15th birthday living...
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Wednesday 10 February 2021
‘Roar’some safety measures at Leeds Children’s Hospital!
Leeds Children’s Hospital has teamed up with Yorkshire Wildlife Park with an innovative project to remind hospital visitors of important social-distancing measures by introducing life-size wild animal cut-outs into the...Read more
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Monday 1 February 2021
Shortlisted candidates announced for second stage of tender process to design new hospitals in Leeds
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is pleased to announce that the following candidates have been shortlisted to proceed to the second stage of the tender processes for architects and design...
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Friday 18 December 2020
Leeds nurse honoured by royalty for revolutionising support for teenage cancer patients
Nurse Consultant Sue Morgan MBE, has been honoured by Their Royal Highnesses Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie along with their mother Sarah, Duchess of York, at an emotional virtual event celebrating...
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Friday 11 December 2020
Leeds Congenital Heart Unit Rated Best in UK
The Congenital Heart Unit at Leeds Children’s Hospital rated highest in UK
A report published today shows that children who undergo heart surgery in Leeds have better outcomes than anywhere else...Read more
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Thursday 3 December 2020
Milestone for new Leeds hospitals as work gets under way
The development of new state-of-the art hospitals serving Leeds and the wider region took a major step forward today with the start of demolition of old buildings on the Leeds...
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Tuesday 10 November 2020
Children's Hospital Christmas Wish List
Children and young people spending Christmas in Leeds Children’s Hospital will still be able to open gifts on Christmas day this year thanks to kind donations from the public made...
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Tuesday 27 October 2020
Trust COVID status
We are currently working very hard to ensure we treat as many patients as possible, while ensuring we provide a safe hospital environment.
Today we have 263 patients in our beds...Read more
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Friday 25 September 2020
Advice for patients and visitors as additional restrictions are brought in across Leeds
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has issued fresh advice and guidance for patients and visitors today following the announcement that increased social restrictions are expected to be in place...
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Thursday 3 September 2020
Rise in COVID-19 concern prompts call for city-wide effort in Leeds
Civic leaders and public health officials in Leeds are calling for a city-wide effort to avoid further restrictions being put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Leeds is expected...Read more
