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The Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC) offers support to anyone with a responsibility for or professional interest in public health or promoting health and wellbeing in Leeds, including students and volunteers. The Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC) offers support to anyone in Leeds with a responsibility or professional interest in public health or promoting health and well-being.

26/01/2026

Want To Know More About... Refugee Mental Health in Leeds
Tuesday 10 March 2026, 2pm to 3:15pm
Refugee mental health is a key issue for Leeds, and the workforce plays a vital role in supporting people who have experienced trauma, displacement, and uncertainty.

This session will help you understand why refugee mental health matters, what challenges refugees face, and how your role can make a real difference.

We’ll dispel common myths, showcase local services and resources, and share practical strategies for culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care.

Most importantly, we’ll create a safe space for questions and discussion—so you leave feeling confident and equipped to connect people to the right support.

This session will cover:

why refugee mental health is a priority for Leeds
understanding your role in supporting refugee communities
explore the importance of appropriate interpretation services
common myths and the facts behind them
local services and resources you can signpost to
practical approaches for culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care
This online session will be delivered by Catherine Ward, Health Improvement Principal – Migrant and Inclusion Health, Leeds City Council and Kathyrn Ashworth, Chief Executive Officer, Solace

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

26/01/2026

💙 Stay strong this winter. Get your flu vaccination. 💉
If you work in Leeds supporting residents, patients or communities, getting your flu jab helps protect you, the people you care for, and your colleagues from serious illness this winter.
Flu can be serious, but vaccination is a simple and effective way to reduce the risk and keep services running when they’re needed most.
✅ Protect yourself
✅ Protect others
✅ Protect Leeds
Find out more about flu vaccination and how to access it:
👉 https://orlo.uk/4yPI8

23/01/2026

NEW resource now available!

Advice and guidance when caring for an unwell child aged 0-5 years (L212)

This magnetic leaflet helps parents and carers quickly spot signs of serious illness in children using an easy traffic-light system. From mild symptoms to emergencies, this guide shows what action to take and where to get help.

22/01/2026

🚭 Does smoking cessation form part of your work in Leeds?
Support people who are ready to quit by ordering the “Now is the best time to quit (L306)” leaflet from the PHRC.
When people decide to stop smoking, Leeds Stop Smoking Services are there to help. Stopping smoking is one of the most effective actions to improve health and reduce inequalities.
✅ Free service
✅ Ongoing support
✅ Remote and face‑to‑face appointments
✅ 1‑to‑1 or group support
✅ Free e‑cigarettes to support quitting
It’s never too late to quit — and the right support can make all the difference.

21/01/2026

📢 Join the Dry January Challenge

✅ We’ve got resources to support you and your conversations around alcohol awareness:
• Alcohol in Later Life (L296)
• Worried About Your Drug or Alcohol Use? (L292)
• Alcohol Calorie and Unit Wheel (L293)

Order these today!

20/01/2026

One week to go - book now!

Want to Know More About… HIV, TB and viral hepatitis in Leeds
Tuesday 27 January 2026, 11am to midday

In 2023, Leeds became a Fast Track City and pledged its commitment to reaching zero new HIV, TB and viral hepatitis transmissions by 2030. This informative online webinar will enhance your understanding of HIV, TB and viral hepatitis and how you can help to improve health outcomes in Leeds.

The session will cover:

- what the Fast Track City initiative is and the ambitions for Leeds
- information on HIV, TB and viral Hepatitis including prevention, testing, signs and symptoms and available treatment
- the importance of addressing the negative impacts of stigma and discrimination against affected populations - you will hear the lived experiences of people affected by these conditions in Leeds
- how you can support individuals who have contracted or are at risk of contracting these diseases in Leeds
- Whether you work in health promotion, social care or community outreach, this webinar will provide you with relevant information and practical tools to play a role in prevention and treatment efforts.

The session will be delivered by Kerrie Burton, Health Improvement Specialist, Public Health (S*xual Health team), Annie Frecklington, Advanced Health Improvement Specialist, Public Health (Health Protection team), Ikechukwu Opara, Advanced Health Improvement Specialist, Public Health (Drugs and Alcohol team).

Visit Eventbrite to book your place: https://orlo.uk/Fast_track_cities-HIV__viral_hep_and_TB_bfreK

19/01/2026

📢 Last chance to book📢

Want To Know More About... Young People, S*x, Drugs and Rock N Roll
Friday 13 February 2026, 1pm to 2:30pm
This informal session by Forward Leeds is aimed at supporting workers to have positive conversations with young people around all things drugs, s*x and s*xual health.

The session will cover:

context and statistics around young people and drugs and alcohol
what young people could look out for in terms of substances and s*xual wellbeing and staying healthy and looking after each other, including continued consent
how drugs and alcohol can affect s*x, bodies, contraception, transmission of infections, feelings, relationships, communication and more
how young people can protect themselves, assess situations and respond to risk
how workers can have positive conversations about s*x, drugs and alcohol
where workers can get advice if they are unsure how to respond
You will also receive lots of guidance for young people and workers, recommendations for resources and games, and find out about further free training and support for workers, teams and young people.

Content note whilst this is a positive and light session generally, there may be references to last moments of life, s*xual assault, substance use and other challenging experiences people may have in relation to s*x and substance use. If you have any needs in relation to this to enable your access, please let us know by emailing trace.myers@leeds.gov.uk

This session will be delivered by Lewis Edwards from Forward Leeds and supported by T (Trace) Myers and Kerrie Burton at the Public Health S*xual Health Team / Well Wave

15/01/2026

🌟 Just landed! Brand‑new and updated childhood immunisation leaflets are now available at the PHRC. Order yours now!

L141 - A guide to the MMRV vaccination: that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox (varicella). This is a guide to the MMRV vaccination for parents of eligible children aged 1 year and at 18 months. This leaflet should be given to parents with any invitation to attend a MMRV appointment. It explains the diseases, risks of symptoms, vaccination and the common and less common side effects and how to manage them and how to report them to the MHRA Yellow card scheme.

L126 - A guide to immunisations for babies up to 13 months of age. This guide provides information on the routine vaccinations that are given to children before they start school to help protect them from serious childhood diseases.

L216 - A guide to immunisations at one year of age for children born on or after 1 January 2025. This leaflet is a quick guide to the vaccinations for infants on or after their first birthday. It should be given to parents and carers with the invitation to the appointment or at the appointment. This leaflet features the routine childhood vaccination schedule from 1 January 2026.

13/01/2026

📢 New Resources for your toolkit!
- Caring for an Unwell Child (L212) – A magnetic guide using a simple traffic-light system to help parents and carers spot signs of serious illness in children aged 0–5 and know what action to take.
- Armley Rise (L185) – A leaflet to help staff signpost people with low mood to local activities, volunteering, and mental health support in Armley and nearby areas.

12/01/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO APPLY 🚨
We’re hiring a Health Improvement Resource Assistant (18.5 hrs) to join the PHRC team!
Friendly, organised & great with data? This one’s for you.
👉 Apply today: https://orlo.uk/pOUsB

12/01/2026

Want To Know More About... preconception health: for the best start in life
Thursday 26 February 2026, midday to 1pm
Planning a pregnancy and optimising health beforehand helps give babies and families the best start in life. This online session will boost practitioners’ knowledge and confidence in giving brief, high-quality preconception information and support, and incorporating it into routine contacts. It is suitable for anyone working with people and families who wants to support health during the childbearing years in Leeds.

This webinar will cover:

the importance of preconception health and local context
health promotion topics
brief intervention skills
supportive resources and signposting
The session will be delivered by:

Sally Goodwin-Mills (Advanced Public Health Improvement Specialist, Leeds City Council), Nicola Goldsborough (Advanced Public Health Improvement Specialist, Leeds City Council), Jenny Roddy (Consultant Midwife Health Equity, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust)

Visit Eventbrite to book your place https://orlo.uk/want_to_know_more_about_mg0c5

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