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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 23/12/2025

Members of the Leeds United first team made their Christmas visit to patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital last week! The players, including captain Ethan Ampadu, all popped down after training to visit several wards and give out some early Christmas presents. Thank you @leedsunited.com!

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 03/12/2025

Local pharmacists can also give advice on illnesses and the medicines needed to treat them. Information about where to find help in Leeds can be found here: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/stay-well

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Stay Well - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The NHS in Leeds and Leeds City Council are working together to help you stay well.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 03/12/2025

If you need immediate medical help where it isn’t an emergency, NHS 111 is available on the phone and online 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. Minor injury units or walk-in centres can help with injuries or illnesses if you cannot get a GP appointment or it’s not an emergency.

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Stay Well - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The NHS in Leeds and Leeds City Council are working together to help you stay well.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 03/12/2025

Our Emergency Departments are always busy, and our teams manage this really well but there are long waits at the moment. If you are not seriously ill, our hospitals may not be the best place for you to get the treatment you need. Find out more: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/stay-well

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 28/11/2025

The Leeds HomeFirst programme was also Highly Commended in the Transforming Care for Older People category, and our Bank Staff team were finalists for their innovative workforce model. Well done to all!

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 28/11/2025

Congratulations to our Adult and Children’s Virtual Ward teams, who alongside our partners at Inhealthcare, have together won Independent Healthcare Provider of the Year at the HSJ Awards! Virtual Wards are helping patients return home sooner and continue treatment safely.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 27/11/2025

We can't wait for tomorrow's release of the new @skynewsrss.bsky.social documentary sharing the remarkable story of our hand transplant patient Kim Smith. In the meantime, why not take a dive into the world of hand transplants with our podcast series In Safe Hands: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/about/press-...

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In Safe Hands - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

In Safe Hands offers listeners a deep dive into the life-changing world of hand transplants. Telling stories from both patients and medical professionals, this exciting new podcast highlights the comp...

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intandem @intandem.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

A day of thoughtful discussion, reflection & shared learning on today’s @leedsth.nhs.uk ‘Are you getting enough (1)?’ training course. Great to work with an engaged group of B5 & B6 speech & language therapists committed to their own development & quality #supervision practice @hcpc.bsky.social

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 24/11/2025

There's a specialist multi-disciplinary team at the new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, supporting patients in many different ways. Clinical psychologist Rachel says: "I love the flow of the space and how we as a team will work in and around one another. It’s completely uplifting.”

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 19/11/2025

Kelly, who is also a Learning Disability Champion alongside her role as a Clinical Support Worker, says: “Due to my personal experience, I am able to support our patients in a much deeper and more meaningful way.”

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 19/11/2025

Here’s Precious, one of our trainee Clinical Support Workers: “What I love about my role is the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives every day. It could be small things like a kind word or a calm conversation or simply being there when someone needs support."

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 19/11/2025

Happy National Healthcare Support Worker Week! 🌟 This week, we’re shining a spotlight on our brilliant Healthcare Support Workers who provide compassionate care and support to patients and teams across our hospitals.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 18/11/2025

November is Mouth Cancer Awareness Month! Staff at Leeds Dental Institute are offering FREE mouth cancer checks for members of the public this month. Drop-in Dates 12:30 - 1:30pm 👉 Thursday 20th November 👉 Thursday 27th November At Leeds Dental Institute Early detection can save lives!

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 04/11/2025

The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds is officially open. Five years after rugby league legend Rob Burrow first shared his dream with Dr Agam Jung, consultant neurologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, that dream has become a reality.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 20/10/2025

If you wish to raise concerns about your care and share any feedback with us, you can also do this by emailing ChiefExecutive.lth@nhs.net

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 20/10/2025

If you are a family with concerns about your current care, please ask to speak to your midwife, or the Matron, Team Leader or Ward Manager for the area you are currently in, or where you are receiving care.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 20/10/2025

We would also like to reassure families in Leeds who are using our services currently, that we are already taking significant steps to address improvements to our maternity and neonatal services, and we know there is still much more to do.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 20/10/2025

We are committed to working openly, honestly and transparently with the inquiry team and with families who have used our services.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 20/10/2025

We are truly sorry to bereaved and harmed families who have had poor experiences when receiving care in our hospitals. We know we haven’t listened to families well enough, or responded to their concerns compassionately, and we are determined to do better.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 20/10/2025

The Government has announced today that there will be an independent inquiry into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 15/10/2025

We've been celebrating our blooming lovely new White Rose Wellbeing Garden with an official opening event at St James's Hospital. The garden, outside the 100-year-old former nurses home, now Trust HQ, offers a retreat for our hardworking colleagues, with patients and visitors also welcome.

Steps leading down to a garden with a red brick hospital building in the background.

A rose bush in the foreground with a red brick hospital building behind.

Three people, one in uniform, standing holding plants in a wooden canopy.

Two people cutting a cake, standing inside a wooden canopy.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 07/10/2025

What is it like to be old? Answers to this question, including 'I am old but can be very silly and sometimes naughty’ were given by some of the older patients who came through our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service last week. This was part of our International Day of Older Persons celebrations.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 05/10/2025

Our Falls Team has been out and about visiting wards across the Trust, raising awareness of how we can prevent falls for patients. There's plenty you can do to prevent falls at home as well - find out more here: www.nhs.uk/conditions/f...

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 03/10/2025

Refreshments will be available and there will be access to the chapel to hang remembrance tokens on the tree until 7.30pm. If you wish to attend, or are unable to come but wish for a message to be placed on the tree, please complete the form on our website: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/blaw25/

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Memorial service at St James’s Hospital for Baby Loss Awareness Week - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Maternity, Neonatal, Gynaecology and Chaplaincy teams from Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be holding a memorial service and a Wave of Light event as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week (9th to 1...

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 03/10/2025

After the service, families, friends and staff are also invited to the Chapel to mark the Wave of Light. Battery operated tealights or lanterns can be brought along to switch on at 7pm.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 03/10/2025

Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity for everyone to come together to remember and commemorate much-loved and missed babies. We are inviting families to join us for ‘A Time for Remembering’ service in the Chapel at St James's University Hospital, which will start at 6:15pm on 15 October.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 26/09/2025

Recently, we celebrated our Long Service Awards, honouring an incredible 2,630 years of combined NHS service — a true testament to the dedication and care our colleagues bring every day. #NHSLongService

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 26/09/2025

Did you know there are 3 Community Diagnostic Centres in Leeds? At Seacroft, Armley and Beeston you can access a whole range of diagnostic tests closer to your home - it's easier and means shorter waits! www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/com... #CelebratingCommunityServices @nhsconfed.org

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Dr Ai Lyn Tan @drailyntan.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Another inspiring day @leedsdigi.bsky.social This time hosted by @lthtinnovation.bsky.social & NHS Innovation Accelerator at @thackraymuseum.bsky.social which is full of innovation! 💪🏼 #Leeds is truly a healthcare innovation powerhouse! #LeedsDigi25 @leedsth.nhs.uk @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 22/09/2025

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 22/09/2025

All you need to do is take part in a 30-60 minute telephone interview with a researcher. You will receive £10 for taking part. You must be: • Over 16 years of age • Never had lung cancer • Currently smoke on a regular basis.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 22/09/2025

Do you currently smoke? You could help to develop a lung cancer awareness campaign. If you currently smoke, researchers would like to hear your thoughts about a new campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer among people who have never smoked.

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British Society of Echocardiography @bsecho.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

JOB OF THE WEEK Looking for a change? @leedsth.nhs.uk are recruiting a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist - closing date Tuesday 23 September 2025: www.jobs.nhs.uk/cand...

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 19/09/2025

We want to reassure you that the safety and wellbeing of babies and families is our highest priority, and we're committed to listening, learning and improving as part of this process.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 19/09/2025

Rukeya Miah, Director of Midwifery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, has a message for you about the national investigation into maternity and neonatal care, which will include Leeds hospitals.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 15/09/2025

If you are a parent, parent-to-be or family and you have any concerns about your experience at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, please contact the team providing your care, or the PALS team on 0113 206 6261 or email patientexperience.leedsth@nhs.net Find out more: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/mat...

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National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be one of the 14 hospital trusts included in a rapid, independent, national investigation into maternity and neonatal services. The investigation is being inde...

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 15/09/2025

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be one of the 14 hospital trusts included in a national investigation into maternity and neonatal services. We welcome the inclusion of Leeds in this investigation and fully support its focus on improving maternity and neonatal safety across the country.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 10/09/2025

Sunday marked the first ever World Radiotherapy Awareness Day. Here in Leeds we're pushing the boundaries of #radiotherapy research. Professor David Sebag-Montefiore explains why radiotherapy is such an important treatment for so many people. #NHS #NHSstaff #leedshospitals

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 09/09/2025

There's still time to vote for Rob Burrow's third and final Motor Neurone Disease (MND) documentary to win in the National TV Awards. Votes must be in by midday on 10 September 2025 and you can vote free online at www.nationaltvawards.com #MND #RobBurrow #NTA

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 09/09/2025

Louise has been supporting people with aplastic anaemia for 25 years and Zoe was diagnosed with the condition, a rare form of bone marrow failure, in 2020.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 09/09/2025

Huge congratulations to Louise Arnold, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and her patient Zoe Smith, who ran the #GreatNorthRun at the weekend. Louise says: "It was amazing and the support incredible. I still can’t believe I have done it!" #NHS #NHSstaff

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 02/09/2025

We’re partnering with Thackray Museum of Medicine to shine a spotlight on organ donation and transplants on Thursday 25 September for #OrganDonationWeek! Every year, over 300 people receive life-changing transplants at Leeds Hospitals. Find out more and book here: www.facebook.com/events/66381...

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 29/08/2025

Most of us find eating a meal with someone more enjoyable rather than eating alone. This can be tricky in hospital, so we’re recruiting Meal Mates volunteers to help make mealtimes more of a social event for our patients. Find out how you could help here: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/help-ma...

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 28/08/2025

Have you or a loved one been affected by stroke? The "All Things Stroke" website has been created by stroke survivors & their families to offer helpful tools & advice to those affected by stroke. Visit the website to find out what support is available locally: www.wyh-allthingsstroke.nhs.uk #nhs

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 20/08/2025

More than 100 new cases of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C have been diagnosed in a new testing programme in our Emergency Departments. These patients can now receive life-saving treatment. Dr Emma Page, Consultant in Virology, explains why it's so important to test as many people as possible. ⬇️

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 15/08/2025

This is Romana - she's a mum of four from Bradford and she's able to walk again after our amazing surgeons at Leeds General Infirmary performed a rare operation on her spine. Here, Romana is speaking after her surgery about how glad she is to have had the operation. #NHSstaff

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 14/08/2025

Not sure what's next after #ResultsDay? If you want a career with real impact where you can make a difference to people's lives every day, this 'Find your NHS career' quiz will help you discover the perfect role for you. #WeAreTheNHS #NHSjobs www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/FindYourCareer

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