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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 4d

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.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 6d

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 · 8d

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/

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 · 8d

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 · 8d

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 · 15d

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 19d

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 19d

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 · 19d

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 · 23d

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 · 22d

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.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · 22d

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 · 26d

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 [email protected]

Find out more: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/mat...

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 · 26d

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 · Sep 10

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 · Sep 9

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

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · Sep 9

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.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · Sep 9

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 · Sep 2

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 · Aug 29

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 · Aug 28

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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Healthcare in Europe @healthcare-europe.bsky.social · Aug 26

At the HETT North conference in Manchester, experts from @leedsth.nhs.uk and @hertility.bsky.social explored how #digital technology is leveraged to support #WomensHealth and address issues of #equity and access to #healthcare.

Bridging the gender health gap

Digital technology is being harnessed to support the women’s health agenda in the UK and address issues of equity and access to healthcare through a range of innovative initiatives. Delegates to the H...

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust @leedsth.nhs.uk · Aug 20

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. ⬇️