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...East Leeds health needs and assets assessments
Wednesday 18 June, 10am to 11am
This webinar will provide an overview of the Health Needs and Assets Assessments (HNAAs) that have recently been undertaken by the Public Health Localities Team in Gipton, Harehills, and Burmantofts and Richmond Hill. We will explain what a HNAA is, the process for completing them, and share the key findings. HNAAs provide a deep dive into the local health and wellbeing needs, assets and priorities within these areas, and insight into what changes are required to meet local need by building on existing assets. They include chapters on demographics; social and commercial determinants of health; health conditions and life expectancy; and community and stakeholder voice. The session is suitable for anyone working or volunteering in these areas, such as people from the Voluntary and Community Sector, Primary Care, and Local Authority.
The session will cover:
- what is a Health Needs and Assets Assessment (HNAA)
- how and why we do HNAAs
- how the HNAAs can be used to support your work
- an overview of the key findings of the HNAAs
- next steps to create positive change
This online session will be delivered by Lauren Turnbull and Chetna Patel from the Localities and Primary Care Team, Public Health, Leeds City Council.
Want to know more about...Empowering health through cultural awareness: Gypsy Traveller Communities in Leeds
Wednesday 16 July, 10am to 11:30am
In Leeds, Gypsy and Traveller communities face significant challenges to their health and well-being due to a range of factors including poor housing, limited access to services, and social exclusion. This session will focuses on addressing health inequalities within Gypsy Traveller communities, and will highlight the crucial importance of cultural awareness and understanding this community's barriers when working towards improving health outcomes.
You will learn about the barriers and health challenges faced by our Gypsy and Traveller communities in Leeds; develop a better understanding of the importance of cultural competence when promoting health and wellbeing; gain insights from experts and community leaders; and discover and explore opportunities to help bridge health gaps and promote equity and wider understanding.
This webinar will cover
- who Leeds GATE is and what services we provide
- history of Gypsies and Travellers in England
- types of accommodation that people live in and impact on health
- physical and mental health of Gypsies and Travellers
- wider determinants of health
- access and systems thinking
- community values and assets
- call to action and support available to organisations
The session will be introduced by Catherine Ward Health Improvement Principle, Public Health, Leeds City Council and delivered by Mary Cunningham, Communities Service Manager, Leeds GATE and Charlotte James, Leeds Team Leader, Leeds GATE.
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.
