Find current, future and past public health campaigns supported by the Public Health Resource Centre (PHRC).
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Be Blood Pressure Wise - February to March 2024
100,000 people in Leeds have high blood pressure but are not aware. There is an additional concern with people who have an existing diagnosis of hypertension not attending their GP appointments.
Therefore, a targeted awareness-raising campaign is taking place primarily in Middleton and Seacroft PCNs, but with some citywide approaches. The campaign comprises of social media posts, bus shelter adverts, large posters in local communities and an audio campaign. All encouraging people to ‘know their numbers’, with signposting to community pharmacy. A GP comms pack has also been developed to support people with an existing hypertension diagnosis.
Key campaign messages
- There are often no signs and symptoms of high blood pressure.
- The importance of knowing your blood pressure and ways to find out what it is.
- Ways to take control of your blood pressure.
- The importance of knowing your risk of high blood pressure.
Get involved
You can get involved by:
More information
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PHRC has useful resources in stock that are available to order for free, including:
- Leaflet: Understanding blood pressure (order code L412)
- Leaflet: My blood pressure reading (order code L413)
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day - 24 March 2024
World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on 24 March 2024, aims to raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB), including how to get free and confidential TB screening and treatment.
The theme of this year’s World TB Day is:
Yes! We can end TB.
Key campaign messages
TB can be cured but can cause serious health problems if left untreated. The main symptoms of active TB are:
- a cough, that lasts more than 3 weeks and usually brings up mucus
- fever
- weight loss
- tiredness
- night sweats
People can also have latent TB which does not cause any immediate symptoms but can cause illness later on in life.
Get involved
Use hashtags #YesWeCanEndTB #WorldTBDay #EndTB to help spread awareness and be part of the conversation.
More information
The
PHRC has useful resources in stock that are available to order for free, including:
- Leaflet: Tuberculosis: the disease, its treatment and prevention (order code L121)
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - April 2024
Bowel Cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK. April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and is a great opportunity to find out about and raise awareness of bowel cancer and bowel cancer screening.
Key campaign messages
Symptoms of bowel cancer may include:
- changes in your poo, such as having softer poo, diarrhoea or constipation
- bleeding from your bottom and/or blood in your poo
- a persistent and unexplained change in bowel habit
- unexplained weight loss
- extreme tiredness for no obvious reason
- a pain or lump in your tummy
Get involved
Use hashtag #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth to help spread awareness and be part of the conversation.
More information
Find out more about bowel cancer including symptoms, causes, screening, treatment and support on the NHS:
The
PHRC has useful resources in stock that are available to order for free, including:
- Leaflet: Bowel cancer (order code L410)
- Poster: Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life (order code P818)
The PHRC supported these recent campaigns.
Last updated - March 2024.
Check-In With Your Mate
January 2024
The West Yorkshire Check-In With Your Mate (CIWYM) campaign aims to promote these conversations and to raise awareness of the factors and signs that may lead to suicide, inspiring people to start conversations about mental health with the men in their life - at home, in the community and at work - potentially saving lives.
Dry January
January 2024
Take on 31 days alcohol-free with Alcohol Change UK for a total body and mind reset. From better sleep and a mental health boost, to saving money and time - there's a whole lot to gain this Dry January.
More information
Find more information on Dry January on the
Alcohol Change UK website.
The
PHRC has useful resources in stock that are available to order for free, including:
Alcohol calorie and unit wheel (L293)
This is an easy-to-use, interactive device for measuring the alcoholic unit content and calories in the most commonly consumed alcohol brands. It contains units and calorie information for wine, champagne, ale, beer, lager, cider, alcopops, dark spirits, clear spirits, cream liqueurs, vermouth, and fortified wine. Contact information for Forward Leeds is also provided for those wanting more information, advice or support.
Alcohol unit display (UNITSALCOHOL1 or HEAVYDRINKING1)
The 3D models in these displays are designed to help people understand how many units are in popular alcoholic drinks.
The Consequences of Alcohol Abuse (ALCOHOL)
This display shows what actually happens to organs of the body when alcohol is abused.
Clean Air Night
24 January 2024
Wednesday 24 January 2024 marked Clean Air Night - a night to raise awareness of the health harms of burning wood and other solid fuels in the home.
Key campaign messages
The Clean Air Night campaign, run by the Global Action Plan, aims to debunk the myths about wood burning by shining a light on the uncomfortable truth that wood burning harms:
- your wallet – it is almost always more expensive than other forms of heating
- your health - lighting fires in our homes is the largest source of harmful small particulate matter air pollution in the UK, contributing to respiratory and cardiovascular illness
- the planet - wood burning creates more harmful CO2 emissions compared to other forms of heating
Get involved
Share this important information with people you work with to raise awareness of the health impacts of wood burning. This will be especially useful for people who suffer from respiratory or cardiovascular illnesses.
Sign up and encourage others to
sign up to the Leeds Air Quality Alert system external link, to be alerted when outdoor air pollution is forecast to be high.
Share our top 10 indoor air quality tips to encourage small changes to improve air quality within the home.
Support Clean Air Night on the PHRC social media channels with the hashtag #CleanAirNight.
More information
The
PHRC has useful resources in stock that are available to order for free, including:
Leaflet: Protect yourself from air pollution indoors (order code L335)
This new double-sided A4 factsheet provides 10 top tips to improve indoor air quality. It includes information on ventilation, condensation, cigarette smoke, heating the home, servicing appliances, vacuuming, reducing use of harsh chemicals, and how to improve air quality while cooking.
Leaflet: Air pollution and you (order codes L117 and L118)
These leaflets by the Clean Air Hub aimed at individuals (L117) and families (L118) provide information on the simple steps you can take to have a big impact on the air you breathe. Examples include walking and cycling to and from work or school, turning off your engine when your vehicle is stationary, and ventilating your home.
Leaflet: Dealing with damp and condensation (order code L336)
This Leeds City Council leaflet provides information on the damage to health and homes caused by damp and condensation. It includes steps to take to prevent condensation and mould, and contact details for reporting repairs.
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week
22 to 28 January 2024
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week runs from 22 to 28 January 2024. It is a great opportunity to find out about and raise awareness of cervical cancer, cervical screening and the HPV vaccine.
Key campaign messages
Did you know that going for your cervical screening can help prevent cervical cancer?
Get involved
Support this campaign on social media using the hashtag #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek.
More information
The
PHRC has useful resources in stock that are available to order for free, including:
- Leaflet: Spot cervical cancer early (order code L391)
Find out more about cervical cancer signs and symptoms, screening, treatment and support at:
