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... Health in Armley, Beeston Hill and Holbeck
Tuesday 21 April 2026, 10am to 11:30am
Health needs assessments (HNA) provide a snapshot of the health of an area. HNA's have been completed for priority wards in the west and inner south of Leeds.
This session will cover key findings and will include:
- key health metrics including those which indicate how healthy an area is
- data on long term conditions in the area
- the influences of neighbourhood health - and the supporting data
- Armley - community voice
- area priorities
- how to use the health needs assessments
The session will be presented by Jon Hindley (Advanced Health Improvement Specialist -Inner West, Public Health, Leeds City Council) and Nicola Kelly-Johnson (Advanced Health Improvement Specialist - Inner South, Public Health, Leeds City Council).
Want To Know More About... Diabetes Prevention
Wednesday 6 May 2026, midday to 1pm
In Leeds, the number of people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes continues to rise. In 2024, 6% of the Leeds population were recorded as being at high risk of developing the condition. The Leeds Diabetes Strategy aims to reduce the progression from high risk to type 2 diabetes, with a strong focus on prevention, early identification, and tackling inequalities.
The session will cover:
- how the Leeds Health Awareness Service delivers community outreach to raise awareness of diabetes prevention, including signs and symptoms, key messages, and signposting into preventative services
- risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes
- how individuals can find out whether they may be at risk
- information about the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme, including eligibility and referral routes
- high‑level findings and recommendations from the recent equity audit
This webinar will be delivered by Hanna Kaye (Advanced Health Improvement Specialist, Public Health - Leeds City Council), Megan Arundel (Project Coordinator, Leeds Health Awareness Project - Unique Improvements Ltd) and Numan Ahmed (Senior Health and Wellbeing Manager, Reed Wellbeing - West Yorkshire).
Want To Know More About…Physical Activity and Active Leeds
Thursday 21 May 2026, 10am to 11am
This session is for anyone that wants to learn more about what physical activity is, the benefits of moving more and how Active Leeds provision can help support this.
The webinar will cover:
- overview to the Physical Activity Ambition for Leeds
- what is physical activity and what are the guidelines
- benefits of moving more
- introduce the new Moving More Network for the city
- overview of Active Leeds provision including LEAP
- how to access our provision
The session will be delivered by Nicki Simpson (Health Programme Manager) and Rachel Rowe (Development Officer) from Active Leeds, with input from Public Health.
Want To Know More About... evaluation of the Leeds Mindful Employer Network
Mon, 1 Jun 2026, 11am to 12:30pm
The Leeds Mindful Employer Network, commissioned by Leeds City Council, Public Health and delivered by Leeds Mind, supports employers in Leeds to champion positive mental health at work. This unique Network puts the city at the forefront of initiatives to develop healthy workplace culture, tackle stigma and promote positive mental wellbeing in the workplace. The Network is an inclusive space for employers to share good practice, access peer support, and benefit from practical tools and guidance to build mentally healthier workplaces.
An evaluation of the Mindful Employer Network has recently been undertaken by the Public Health Intervention Responsive Studies Teams (PHIRST) at the University of Edinburgh to evaluate how different types of employers make use of the Network and how they translate the Network resources into action. The evaluation addresses the perceived impact, benefit, and challenges of the Network to understand how it could be improved to increase engagement and impact.
This online session will:
- provide insight to the Leeds Mindful Employer Network
- share information on how the PHIRST team approached the evaluation and the benefits of this type of research
- highlight the perceived impact, benefits, and challenges of the Network from the lens of existing and potential members
- share recommendations to improve and increase Network engagement
The webinar will be of interest anyone who would like to find out more about the Leeds Mindful Employer initiative and how this benefits organisations across Leeds, as well as those who are responsible for the co-ordination, delivery, and evaluation of their own Network.
The session will be delivered by Leeds City Council Public Health, in partnership with Leeds Mind and the PHIRST evaluation team.
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.
