Public Health Resource Centre

07/05/2026

🌼 Dying Matters – Support Your Work with Our Free loanable resources 🌼
Talking about death, dying and bereavement isn’t always easy — but it’s a vital part of supporting people well.
The Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC) has a range of Dying Matters DVDs, books and leaflets available free for professionals across Leeds to use in their work. They are ideal for:
✅ Training sessions
✅ Staff development
✅ Community groups
✅ Workshops and awareness events
✅ Starting conversations around end‑of‑life care and bereavement
Each resource helps open up meaningful, compassionate discussions about:
• Preparing for the end of life
• Understanding bereavement
• Supporting people through grief
• The importance of planning and talking openly
• Real stories and practical insight
📦 Let us support you in your work across Leeds.

06/05/2026

Want To Know More About…Physical Activity and Active Leeds
Thursday 21 May 2026, 10am to 11am
This session is for anyone that wants to learn more about what physical activity is, the benefits of moving more and how Active Leeds provision can help support this.

The webinar will cover:

overview to the Physical Activity Ambition for Leeds
what is physical activity and what are the guidelines
benefits of moving more
introduce the new Moving More Network for the city
overview of Active Leeds provision including LEAP
how to access our provision
The session will be delivered by Nicki Simpson (Health Programme Manager) and Rachel Rowe (Development Officer) from Active Leeds, with input from Public Health.

Visit Eventbrite to book your place https://orlo.uk/WTKMAPhysicalActivity_x4DHF

06/05/2026

Helpful resources for refugees and people seeking safety
https://orlo.uk/helpful_resources_nmWTK

05/05/2026

🧠 Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 11-17 May
This year’s theme reminds us that awareness alone isn’t enough — real change comes from taking one small action that supports our mental wellbeing.
What’s your one thing today?
If you're supporting mental health conversations in your work, the PHRC is here to help.
We have a wide range of books, games, leaflets and educational models designed to spark discussion, build understanding, and make mental health conversations easier and more meaningful.
✅ Resources to support adults and young people
✅ Tools for training sessions, workshops, community events and 1‑to‑1s
✅ Materials covering stress, anxiety, resilience, wellbeing, mindfulness, self‑care and more
💬 Come in and see what we can match to your work.
Whether you’re planning an activity, running a session, or just want to feel more confident starting the conversation — we’ve got something for you.
Let’s continue making mental health everyone’s business, one small action at a time 💛

05/05/2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new ‘Fairer Healthier Leeds: Health Equity Development Programme’, developed as part of a citywide partnership.

The training is free and aimed at Health and Care staff and will give the skills and confidence to embed equitable and inclusive practice in your role to help reduce health inequalities in Leeds.
The programme offers different levels to support action on health inequalities at every tier of the workforce:
• Level 1 – Essential Knowledge eLearning
• Level 2 – Reducing Inequalities in Public-Facing Roles
• Level 3 – Service Improvement for Leaders and Managers
Further information and how to book can be found on the Health and Care Academy website .https://orlo.uk/vNpLH

04/05/2026

🌼 Dying Matters Week: Let’s Talk, Support and Understand 🌼
This week is Dying Matters Week — a time to open up conversations around death, dying and bereavement, and to support the people we work with through some of life’s most difficult moments.
To help you in your roles across our communities, the PHRC has a range of thoughtful, powerful books you can use in your work. These resources offer practical guidance, emotional insight and real‑life experiences to help you support individuals and families with confidence and compassion.
📚 Available to order from the PHRC:
✨ Gone in the Morning: A Writer’s Journey of Bereavement
A deeply moving first‑hand account of grief following the loss of a spouse. Geoff Mead shares how creativity, reflection and writing helped him navigate the grieving process — offering insight and hope for anyone supporting others through bereavement.
✨ Clownfish
A gentle, imaginative story exploring loss through a child's eyes. After his dad’s funeral, a young boy believes he has returned as a clownfish. A beautifully accessible way to open conversations with children about grief, feelings and change.
✨ Bereavement, Loss and Learning Disabilities: A Guide for Professionals and Carers
A practical guide offering clear strategies for supporting people with learning disabilities through bereavement. Includes advice on communication, recognising stress, navigating difficult conversations and understanding the impact of terminal illness.
✨ Talking With Children and Young People About Death and Dying
A photocopiable workbook designed to help adults talk sensitively with bereaved children. Covers fears, nightmares, trauma, emotions and how to choose the right words. A brilliant tool for anyone working with young people facing loss or preparing for it.

💬 Let’s keep the conversation going.
As a workforce, we play a vital role in helping our communities talk openly about death, dying and grief. These resources can support you in creating safe, compassionate spaces for those experiences.
📦 Order these resources:
All titles are available from the PHRC — just request the books you need to support your work.

01/05/2026

🌿 Working outdoors? Stay tick aware! 🕷️
As part of your role, you might be spending time in parks, gardens, woodlands, or grassy areas. These environments are great — but they can also be home to ticks, which sometimes carry infections like Lyme disease.
✅ While you’re out working, remember:
• Ticks can latch onto clothing or skin, so check yourself regularly during and after outdoor tasks
• Stick to clear paths where possible during site visits or inspections
• Use insect repellent before starting outdoor work
• Wear long sleeves and trousers if appropriate for your role
• Remove ticks safely using fine‑tipped tweezers if you spot one
• Be aware ticks can attach anywhere — check behind knees, around the waist, armpits, hairline, and other warm areas
✅ Help spread the message in your work with communities:
• Share tick‑awareness advice during your visits, sessions, and conversations
• Promote simple steps people can take to protect themselves while enjoying outdoor spaces
• Encourage others to recognise symptoms early and seek appropriate support
📘 Resources to support your work:
You can order the L210 ‘Enjoy the outdoors but be tick aware’ leaflet from the PHRC to use in your community‑facing work.
⚠️ If you notice symptoms after a tick bite:
• A circular ‘bullseye’ rash
• Flu‑like illness
• Persistent headache or fatigue
Contact your GP or NHS 111 and let them know you’ve been working outdoors. Early treatment is important.
Let’s keep ourselves — and our communities — safe while enjoying the outdoors. 🌲

30/04/2026

Want To Know More About... evaluation of the Leeds Mindful Employer Network
Mon, 1 Jun 2026, 11am to 12:30pm

The Leeds Mindful Employer Network, commissioned by Leeds City Council, Public Health and delivered by Leeds Mind, supports employers in Leeds to champion positive mental health at work. This unique Network puts the city at the forefront of initiatives to develop healthy workplace culture, tackle stigma and promote positive mental wellbeing in the workplace. The Network is an inclusive space for employers to share good practice, access peer support, and benefit from practical tools and guidance to build mentally healthier workplaces.

An evaluation of the Mindful Employer Network has recently been undertaken by the Public Health Intervention Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST) at the University of Edinburgh to evaluate how different types of employers make use of the Network and how they translate the Network resources into action. The evaluation addresses the perceived impact, benefit, and challenges of the Network to understand how it could be improved to increase engagement and impact.

This online session will:

- provide insight to the Leeds Mindful Employer Network
- share information on how the PHIRST team approached the evaluation and the benefits of this type of research
- highlight the perceived impact, benefits, and challenges of the Network from the lens of existing and potential members
- share recommendations to improve and increase Network engagement

The webinar will be of interest anyone who would like to find out more about the Leeds Mindful Employer initiative and how this benefits organisations across Leeds, as well as those who are responsible for the co-ordination, delivery, and evaluation of their own Network.

The session will be delivered by Leeds City Council Public Health, in partnership with Leeds Mind and the PHIRST evaluation team.

Head over to https://orlo.uk/WTKMA_Leeds_Mindful_Employer_Network_evaluation_cqZFC to book your place!

29/04/2026

Want To Know More About... Mental Health Survival Toolkit resource
14th July, 12:30pm to 1:15pm
Teenagers in Leeds are being encouraged to reflect on what helps them when life feels overwhelming or they are struggling with their mental wellbeing by creating their own Survival Toolkit.

A new interactive resource has been produced to support professionals working with young people (such as youth workers, teachers or community workers) to run group work sessions to help young people create their own digital or physical toolkit. For more information visit the Survival Toolkit on the MindMate website

This webinar will cover:

how the idea was created by a MindMate Ambassador, and how she uses the concept personally
how this was developed into an interactive resource for professionals working with young people
practical advice about delivering a group session using the toolkit resource
how Time for Young People, an emotional wellbeing service, can support young people who want to explore the concept further
Please note – the resource is not aimed at primary aged children as it refers to mobile phones, social media etc, however the concept can be applied still, so if you work with this age group you can attend and then create your own simple resource.

This webinar will be delivered by Charlotte Hanson (Advanced Health Improvement Specialist, Public Health - Leeds City Council), Hope (MindMate Ambassador) and Kieran Fowler (Time for Young People, The Children’s Society)

Visit Eventbrite to book your place https://orlo.uk/mentalhealthsurvicaltoolkit_sU6Sa

29/04/2026