These short sessions cover a wide variety of public health topics and aim to develop professionals’ awareness and practice around the subjects covered.
At a typical 'Want to know more about...' session you will:
- learn how to identify the public health issue being covered
- discover local services that are working to improve the issue
- understand ways you can help, should you choose to
The sessions are free of charge and are presented by friendly and knowledgeable facilitators who are experts in their fields, including specialists from the Leeds Public Health team.
Upcoming sessions
Want To Know More About... Men's Health and Wellbeing
Thursday 15 January 2026, midday to 1pm
Did you know that nearly all the reasons for men falling into early ill health are preventable?
Want to know more about men's health at the same time as eating a sandwich? Then join us for a special lunchtime session about men's health and wellbeing from Men's Health Unlocked.
During this session we will:
- explore the factors that prevent men from being in the best of health
- find out about Leeds-based services that address men's needs
An informal yet informative session that will give you a good grounding in supporting the men in your life and those that are around them. Comments from previous participants include:
- interactive, felt welcoming and an open format, no judgement
- allowed me to have a space to think about men's health
- workers were knowledgeable and inclusive
This session will be delivered by Tobie Fawcett, Men's Health Unlocked Link Worker (Barca-Leeds) and Lawrence Glyn, Men's Health Unlocked Link Worker (Orion Partnership).
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 (Sexual 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).
Want To Know More About... Young People, Sex, 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, sex and sexual 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 sexual wellbeing and staying healthy and looking after each other, including continued consent
- how drugs and alcohol can affect sex, 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 sex, 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, sexual assault, substance use and other challenging experiences people may have in relation to sex 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 Sexual Health Team / Well Wave
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)
Want to know more about... films
Some of the 'Want to know more about…' sessions are recorded and published to YouTube.
You can watch recorded webinars and other training films on the Leeds Public Health Training playlist on YouTube, at a time that is suitable to you. If you attended a session that was recorded, this is where it will be published.
Leeds Public Health training playlist
Delivering a want to know more about… session
If you are interested in delivering a 'Want to know more about...' session to raise awareness of a particular public health issue or service, please contact us at phforall@leeds.gov.uk for a discussion.
