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... refugee mental health in Leeds
Wednesday 21 October 2026, 10:30am to 11:30am
Refugee mental health is a key issue for Leeds, and the workforce plays a vital role in supporting people who have experienced trauma, displacement, and uncertainty.
This webinar will help you understand why refugee mental health matters, what challenges refugees face, and how your role can make a real difference.
We’ll dispel common myths, showcase local services and resources, and share practical strategies for culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care.
Most importantly, we’ll create a safe space for questions and discussion—so you leave feeling confident and equipped to connect people to the right support.
This session will cover:
- why refugee mental health is a priority for Leeds
- understanding your role in supporting refugee communities
- explore the importance of appropriate interpretation services
- common myths and the facts behind them
- local services and resources you can signpost to practical approaches for culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care
This online session will be delivered by Catherine Ward, Health Improvement Principal, Migrant and Inclusion Health (Public Health, Leeds City Council) and Kathryn Ashworth, Chief Executive Officer (Solace)
Want to know more about... supporting people to stay safe, warm and well this winter
Tuesday 17 November, 11:30 to 12:30
Winter can create additional challenges for people’s health, finances and home environment, and knowing where to turn for support can make an important difference. This session will equip the Leeds health and social care workforce with practical information to help people stay safe, warm and well over the colder months. It will bring together key public health messages, preventative advice and information about local support, giving attendees useful resources and signposting information to use in their day-to-day work.
This webinar will cover:
- winter health risks, prevention and winter vaccinations
- financial wellbeing, fuel poverty and available support
- housing support, including damp, mould and keeping homes warm
- practical winter preparedness, signposting and resources
Want to know more about... SWEMWBS: evidencing changes in mental wellbeing
Monday 30 November, 11am to 12 midday
Evidencing changes in mental wellbeing can be a challenge. Join us at this online session to find out more about the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (SWEMWBS) which is a simple, validated wellbeing measurement tool designed to help your organisation collect meaningful evidence about changes in people's mental wellbeing. SWEMWBS provides organisations with a consistent approach to evaluation which helps demonstrate impact and outcomes for funders, supports continuous improvement of services, and strengthens the evidence base behind pilot projects.
This training is aimed at organisations delivering mental wellbeing activities who want to better understand and demonstrate the impact of their work.
This webinar will cover:
- an introduction to SWEMWBS and the evidence behind the tool
- when and how to use SWEMWBS in community and wellbeing settings
- how to administer baseline and follow-up questionnaires
- scoring and interpreting SWEMWBS results
- using wellbeing data alongside qualitative feedback to tell a stronger impact story
- resources available to support the process, including translated options
By the end of the session, participants will have a clear understanding of how to use SWEMWBS confidently and effectively to evidence the difference their activities make to people's mental wellbeing.
This session will be delivered by Health Improvement Specialists from the Leeds Public Health 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.
