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... Healthy Places
Monday 23 March 2026, 10am to 11:30am
This session is for anyone who is interested in learning how different environments impact our physical and mental health, and to empower individuals and communities to influence the shape of their future environments through understanding of the planning process.
The webinar will cover:
- an overview of Public Health’s role in the planning process
- a brief look at the history of the planning system and social determinants of health
- why does planning matter? Practical examples of the way in which homes and infrastructure can make our lives better or worse
- what planners and PH can and cannot do
- why your involvement matters
The session will be delivered by Elaine Saul, Health Improvement Specialist, Leeds City Council, Public Health - Healthy Places Team
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... 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.
