Health & Wellbeing Female homelessness highlighted ahead of International Women’s Day Simon on the Streets, a West-Yorkshire homelessness charity has changed its name to Simone on the Streets to raise awareness of female rough sleepers ahead of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global day held on 8th March each year and the theme for 2022’s By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Women's safety bus pilot scheme launches in Leeds city centre A non-judgemental safety bus where women can seek refuge, support and advice on an evening will launch this weekend in Leeds city centre. The Women’s Night Safe Space pilot, a joint initiative between Women’s Lives Leeds and Safer Leeds, will be piloted in Dortmund Square over the next By The Editor • 3 min read
Health & Wellbeing Leeds breast imaging service first in UK to use Densitas intelliMammo artificial intelligence in mammograms The breast imaging service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the first in the UK to introduce a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology which evaluates the technical quality of mammograms. The Canadian software company Densitas has worked with the team to customise the software to meet the needs of By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Menopause workshop with renowned ‘Yorkshire menopause doctor’ On Wednesday evening 16th March, Evolve Medical will be presenting an expert Menopause Workshop at their clinic in Pudsey. This event is free and intended to be an introduction to the advice and treatment options that are available to both perimenopausal and menopausal women of all age groups. Evolve Medical By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing New state of the art NHS clinic Spring opening in the Glass Works A new NHS diagnosis centre, which will bring high-tech healthcare directly to the heart of Barnsley, moved a step closer today with news that it will open to patients this Spring. The centre, based in The Glass Works, will help alleviate pressure on existing NHS facilities and will be open By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing MandyPodcast MandyTaylor on brand with Deborah Ogden [https://on-brand-with.captivate.fm/listen] By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing Free coaching support programme for NHS workers A Leeds based Mum of three is excited to offer NHS workers who are at risk of losing their jobs a FREE mentorship programme in January, with the aim of empowering them with the confidence to take their career in a new direction as they become more disillusioned with the By The Editor • 4 min read
Health & Wellbeing Kinrise launches love Christmas campaign for St. George's crypt Kinrise, the developers of the iconic 34 Boar Lane in Leeds, have launched a pioneering Christmas initiative in aid of St George’s Crypt. Kinrise are hosting a special festive event at 34 Boar Lane on Wednesday 15th December to provide presents for everyone at the Crypt over Christmas. Grace By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Leeds sets out tree-mendous ambition for parks and green spaces Leeds City Council’s executive board will consider a 10-year strategy next week which will set out the ambition for the city to have the best parks and green spaces in the UK. The strategy, to be discussed at the meeting of senior councillors held at Leeds Civic Hall on By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Freedom4Girls take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge Double your donations to Freedom4Girls in the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, starting on Giving Tuesday Freedom4Girls, a charity based in Leeds that are tackling period poverty and the stigma surrounding menstruation, is thrilled to announce that they're taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge this year By The Editor • 1 min read
Health & Wellbeing The impact of diet on mental health and anxiety Dr Michael Mosley, the well-known medical science presenter, journalist and author, appeared at the Online Global Stress & Wellbeing Summit hosted by the International Stress Management Association (ISMAUK) on Thursday 4th November. His talk, Eating Your Way to Better Health, focused on the roles food and diet play in our By The Editor • 2 min read
Health & Wellbeing Wakefield woman named as UK Holistic Therapist of the Year Women’s holistic wellness and beauty expert, Wakefield-based Vicky Rawcliffe, has been named Holistic Therapist of the Year in the prestigious Janey Loves Platinum Awards 2020/21. Working from her home-based treatment room in Horbury, Vicky offers a suite of highly acclaimed holistic therapies to transform the health, wellness and By The Editor • 2 min read
