Leeds Student Medical Practice

16/07/2025

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07/07/2025

This week is Alcohol Awareness Week

Find out more: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/get-involved/campaigns/alcohol-awareness-week-1

03/07/2025

Leeds Student Medical Practice Patient Participation Group Meeting with University of Leeds/Leeds University Union Student Representatives

Last week, clinical, managerial and administrative representatives from Leeds Student Medical Practice (LSMP) met with Student Representatives from the University of Leeds and Leeds University Union as part of our ongoing Patient Participation Group (PPG) efforts. The meeting was an invaluable opportunity to share ideas and gather feedback, with a view to tailoring LSMP’s services to better meet the needs of our unique student population and improve the overall patient experience.

Key areas covered included:
• Patient Registration Process: Exploring ways to simplify and streamline registration for new students to improve ease of access.
• Tackling inequalities to improve access to services: Identifying barriers students face when accessing healthcare and discussing strategies to promote equality and inclusivity.
• Navigating the NHS: Supporting students to better understand and navigate NHS services effectively.
• Strengthening communication and relationships: Building stronger channels for communication and collaboration between LSMP, the student community and the University.

Overall, the meeting was beneficial in furthering our understanding of the unique challenges faced by our patients and generating actionable ideas to enhance service delivery, improve access, and foster stronger partnerships.

23/06/2025

If you have received an invitation for cervical screening or missed your last screening, please don’t wait - book an appointment now.

Find out more https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cervical-screening/

18/06/2025

It's easy for cervical screening to fall to the bottom of your to-do list, but it only takes a few minutes and there are some simple ways to help put you at ease.

Find out more about cervical screening: http://nhs.uk/cervicalscreening

17/06/2025

This week we are promoting Pink/Rainbow Week for cervical screening awareness

To find out more, please see the following links:-
Macmillan Cancer Support https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/diagnostic-tests/cervical-screening

The Eve Appeal https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/gynaecological-cancers/cervical-cancer/

Cancer Research UK https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical-cancer/getting-diagnosed/screening/about & https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-symptoms/spot-cancer-early/screening/trans-and-non-binary-cancer-screening?_ga=2.21553011.951411186.1572934347-1795021601.1554811080

Cervical screening (formerly known as a smear test) checks the health of your cervix. The cervix is the opening to your womb from your va**na. It's not a tes...

12/06/2025

This week is Carers Week and the theme this year is “Caring About Equality” Carers UK Carers Leeds

Please see the following links for further information: https://www.carersweek.org/ and https://www.carersleeds.org.uk/carersweek2025/

10/06/2025

It’s Diabetes Week and this year’s theme is about diabetic health checks, why they're so important and some of the reasons people might not be getting them Diabetes UK

Please see the following link for further information: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/support-us/diabetes-week