Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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The official account of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This account is monitored from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
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The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds is officially open.
Five years after rugby league legend Rob Burrow first shared his dream with Dr Agam Jung, consultant neurologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, that dream has become a reality.
Five years after rugby league legend Rob Burrow first shared his dream with Dr Agam Jung, consultant neurologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, that dream has become a reality.
November 4, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds is officially open.
Five years after rugby league legend Rob Burrow first shared his dream with Dr Agam Jung, consultant neurologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, that dream has become a reality.
Five years after rugby league legend Rob Burrow first shared his dream with Dr Agam Jung, consultant neurologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, that dream has become a reality.
The Government has announced today that there will be an independent inquiry into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
October 20, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The Government has announced today that there will be an independent inquiry into maternity and neonatal services at Leeds Teaching Hospitals.
We've been celebrating our blooming lovely new White Rose Wellbeing Garden with an official opening event at St James's Hospital.
The garden, outside the 100-year-old former nurses home, now Trust HQ, offers a retreat for our hardworking colleagues, with patients and visitors also welcome.
The garden, outside the 100-year-old former nurses home, now Trust HQ, offers a retreat for our hardworking colleagues, with patients and visitors also welcome.
October 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We've been celebrating our blooming lovely new White Rose Wellbeing Garden with an official opening event at St James's Hospital.
The garden, outside the 100-year-old former nurses home, now Trust HQ, offers a retreat for our hardworking colleagues, with patients and visitors also welcome.
The garden, outside the 100-year-old former nurses home, now Trust HQ, offers a retreat for our hardworking colleagues, with patients and visitors also welcome.
What is it like to be old? Answers to this question, including 'I am old but can be very silly and sometimes naughty’ were given by some of the older patients who came through our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service last week. This was part of our International Day of Older Persons celebrations.
October 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
What is it like to be old? Answers to this question, including 'I am old but can be very silly and sometimes naughty’ were given by some of the older patients who came through our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) service last week. This was part of our International Day of Older Persons celebrations.
Our Falls Team has been out and about visiting wards across the Trust, raising awareness of how we can prevent falls for patients.
There's plenty you can do to prevent falls at home as well - find out more here: www.nhs.uk/conditions/f...
There's plenty you can do to prevent falls at home as well - find out more here: www.nhs.uk/conditions/f...
October 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Our Falls Team has been out and about visiting wards across the Trust, raising awareness of how we can prevent falls for patients.
There's plenty you can do to prevent falls at home as well - find out more here: www.nhs.uk/conditions/f...
There's plenty you can do to prevent falls at home as well - find out more here: www.nhs.uk/conditions/f...
Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity for everyone to come together to remember and commemorate much-loved and missed babies.
We are inviting families to join us for ‘A Time for Remembering’ service in the Chapel at St James's University Hospital, which will start at 6:15pm on 15 October.
We are inviting families to join us for ‘A Time for Remembering’ service in the Chapel at St James's University Hospital, which will start at 6:15pm on 15 October.
October 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Baby Loss Awareness Week is an opportunity for everyone to come together to remember and commemorate much-loved and missed babies.
We are inviting families to join us for ‘A Time for Remembering’ service in the Chapel at St James's University Hospital, which will start at 6:15pm on 15 October.
We are inviting families to join us for ‘A Time for Remembering’ service in the Chapel at St James's University Hospital, which will start at 6:15pm on 15 October.
Recently, we celebrated our Long Service Awards, honouring an incredible 2,630 years of combined NHS service — a true testament to the dedication and care our colleagues bring every day.
#NHSLongService
#NHSLongService
September 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Recently, we celebrated our Long Service Awards, honouring an incredible 2,630 years of combined NHS service — a true testament to the dedication and care our colleagues bring every day.
#NHSLongService
#NHSLongService
Did you know there are 3 Community Diagnostic Centres in Leeds?
At Seacroft, Armley and Beeston you can access a whole range of diagnostic tests closer to your home - it's easier and means shorter waits!
www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/com...
#CelebratingCommunityServices
@nhsconfed.org
At Seacroft, Armley and Beeston you can access a whole range of diagnostic tests closer to your home - it's easier and means shorter waits!
www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/com...
#CelebratingCommunityServices
@nhsconfed.org
September 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Did you know there are 3 Community Diagnostic Centres in Leeds?
At Seacroft, Armley and Beeston you can access a whole range of diagnostic tests closer to your home - it's easier and means shorter waits!
www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/com...
#CelebratingCommunityServices
@nhsconfed.org
At Seacroft, Armley and Beeston you can access a whole range of diagnostic tests closer to your home - it's easier and means shorter waits!
www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/com...
#CelebratingCommunityServices
@nhsconfed.org
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Another inspiring day @leedsdigi.bsky.social
This time hosted by @lthtinnovation.bsky.social & NHS Innovation Accelerator at @thackraymuseum.bsky.social which is full of innovation!
💪🏼 #Leeds is truly a healthcare innovation powerhouse!
#LeedsDigi25 @leedsth.nhs.uk @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social
This time hosted by @lthtinnovation.bsky.social & NHS Innovation Accelerator at @thackraymuseum.bsky.social which is full of innovation!
💪🏼 #Leeds is truly a healthcare innovation powerhouse!
#LeedsDigi25 @leedsth.nhs.uk @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Another inspiring day @leedsdigi.bsky.social
This time hosted by @lthtinnovation.bsky.social & NHS Innovation Accelerator at @thackraymuseum.bsky.social which is full of innovation!
💪🏼 #Leeds is truly a healthcare innovation powerhouse!
#LeedsDigi25 @leedsth.nhs.uk @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social
This time hosted by @lthtinnovation.bsky.social & NHS Innovation Accelerator at @thackraymuseum.bsky.social which is full of innovation!
💪🏼 #Leeds is truly a healthcare innovation powerhouse!
#LeedsDigi25 @leedsth.nhs.uk @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social
Do you currently smoke?
You could help to develop a lung cancer awareness campaign.
If you currently smoke, researchers would like to hear your thoughts about a new campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer among people who have never smoked.
You could help to develop a lung cancer awareness campaign.
If you currently smoke, researchers would like to hear your thoughts about a new campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer among people who have never smoked.
September 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Do you currently smoke?
You could help to develop a lung cancer awareness campaign.
If you currently smoke, researchers would like to hear your thoughts about a new campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer among people who have never smoked.
You could help to develop a lung cancer awareness campaign.
If you currently smoke, researchers would like to hear your thoughts about a new campaign to raise awareness of lung cancer among people who have never smoked.
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JOB OF THE WEEK
Looking for a change? @leedsth.nhs.uk are recruiting a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist - closing date Tuesday 23 September 2025: www.jobs.nhs.uk/cand...
Looking for a change? @leedsth.nhs.uk are recruiting a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist - closing date Tuesday 23 September 2025: www.jobs.nhs.uk/cand...
September 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
JOB OF THE WEEK
Looking for a change? @leedsth.nhs.uk are recruiting a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist - closing date Tuesday 23 September 2025: www.jobs.nhs.uk/cand...
Looking for a change? @leedsth.nhs.uk are recruiting a Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist/Clinical Scientist - closing date Tuesday 23 September 2025: www.jobs.nhs.uk/cand...
Rukeya Miah, Director of Midwifery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, has a message for you about the national investigation into maternity and neonatal care, which will include Leeds hospitals.
September 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Rukeya Miah, Director of Midwifery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, has a message for you about the national investigation into maternity and neonatal care, which will include Leeds hospitals.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be one of the 14 hospital trusts included in a national investigation into maternity and neonatal services.
We welcome the inclusion of Leeds in this investigation and fully support its focus on improving maternity and neonatal safety across the country.
We welcome the inclusion of Leeds in this investigation and fully support its focus on improving maternity and neonatal safety across the country.
September 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will be one of the 14 hospital trusts included in a national investigation into maternity and neonatal services.
We welcome the inclusion of Leeds in this investigation and fully support its focus on improving maternity and neonatal safety across the country.
We welcome the inclusion of Leeds in this investigation and fully support its focus on improving maternity and neonatal safety across the country.
Sunday marked the first ever World Radiotherapy Awareness Day.
Here in Leeds we're pushing the boundaries of #radiotherapy research. Professor David Sebag-Montefiore explains why radiotherapy is such an important treatment for so many people.
#NHS #NHSstaff #leedshospitals
Here in Leeds we're pushing the boundaries of #radiotherapy research. Professor David Sebag-Montefiore explains why radiotherapy is such an important treatment for so many people.
#NHS #NHSstaff #leedshospitals
September 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Sunday marked the first ever World Radiotherapy Awareness Day.
Here in Leeds we're pushing the boundaries of #radiotherapy research. Professor David Sebag-Montefiore explains why radiotherapy is such an important treatment for so many people.
#NHS #NHSstaff #leedshospitals
Here in Leeds we're pushing the boundaries of #radiotherapy research. Professor David Sebag-Montefiore explains why radiotherapy is such an important treatment for so many people.
#NHS #NHSstaff #leedshospitals
There's still time to vote for Rob Burrow's third and final Motor Neurone Disease (MND) documentary to win in the National TV Awards.
Votes must be in by midday on 10 September 2025 and you can vote free online at www.nationaltvawards.com
#MND #RobBurrow #NTA
Votes must be in by midday on 10 September 2025 and you can vote free online at www.nationaltvawards.com
#MND #RobBurrow #NTA
September 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
There's still time to vote for Rob Burrow's third and final Motor Neurone Disease (MND) documentary to win in the National TV Awards.
Votes must be in by midday on 10 September 2025 and you can vote free online at www.nationaltvawards.com
#MND #RobBurrow #NTA
Votes must be in by midday on 10 September 2025 and you can vote free online at www.nationaltvawards.com
#MND #RobBurrow #NTA
Huge congratulations to Louise Arnold, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and her patient Zoe Smith, who ran the #GreatNorthRun at the weekend.
Louise says: "It was amazing and the support incredible. I still can’t believe I have done it!"
#NHS #NHSstaff
Louise says: "It was amazing and the support incredible. I still can’t believe I have done it!"
#NHS #NHSstaff
September 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Huge congratulations to Louise Arnold, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner here at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, and her patient Zoe Smith, who ran the #GreatNorthRun at the weekend.
Louise says: "It was amazing and the support incredible. I still can’t believe I have done it!"
#NHS #NHSstaff
Louise says: "It was amazing and the support incredible. I still can’t believe I have done it!"
#NHS #NHSstaff
We’re partnering with Thackray Museum of Medicine to shine a spotlight on organ donation and transplants on Thursday 25 September for #OrganDonationWeek!
Every year, over 300 people receive life-changing transplants at Leeds Hospitals.
Find out more and book here: www.facebook.com/events/66381...
Every year, over 300 people receive life-changing transplants at Leeds Hospitals.
Find out more and book here: www.facebook.com/events/66381...
September 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We’re partnering with Thackray Museum of Medicine to shine a spotlight on organ donation and transplants on Thursday 25 September for #OrganDonationWeek!
Every year, over 300 people receive life-changing transplants at Leeds Hospitals.
Find out more and book here: www.facebook.com/events/66381...
Every year, over 300 people receive life-changing transplants at Leeds Hospitals.
Find out more and book here: www.facebook.com/events/66381...
Most of us find eating a meal with someone more enjoyable rather than eating alone.
This can be tricky in hospital, so we’re recruiting Meal Mates volunteers to help make mealtimes more of a social event for our patients.
Find out how you could help here: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/help-ma...
This can be tricky in hospital, so we’re recruiting Meal Mates volunteers to help make mealtimes more of a social event for our patients.
Find out how you could help here: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/help-ma...
August 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Most of us find eating a meal with someone more enjoyable rather than eating alone.
This can be tricky in hospital, so we’re recruiting Meal Mates volunteers to help make mealtimes more of a social event for our patients.
Find out how you could help here: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/help-ma...
This can be tricky in hospital, so we’re recruiting Meal Mates volunteers to help make mealtimes more of a social event for our patients.
Find out how you could help here: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/help-ma...
Have you or a loved one been affected by stroke?
The "All Things Stroke" website has been created by stroke survivors & their families to offer helpful tools & advice to those affected by stroke.
Visit the website to find out what support is available locally: www.wyh-allthingsstroke.nhs.uk
#nhs
The "All Things Stroke" website has been created by stroke survivors & their families to offer helpful tools & advice to those affected by stroke.
Visit the website to find out what support is available locally: www.wyh-allthingsstroke.nhs.uk
#nhs
August 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Have you or a loved one been affected by stroke?
The "All Things Stroke" website has been created by stroke survivors & their families to offer helpful tools & advice to those affected by stroke.
Visit the website to find out what support is available locally: www.wyh-allthingsstroke.nhs.uk
#nhs
The "All Things Stroke" website has been created by stroke survivors & their families to offer helpful tools & advice to those affected by stroke.
Visit the website to find out what support is available locally: www.wyh-allthingsstroke.nhs.uk
#nhs
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At the HETT North conference in Manchester, experts from @leedsth.nhs.uk and @hertility.bsky.social explored how #digital technology is leveraged to support #WomensHealth and address issues of #equity and access to #healthcare.
Bridging the gender health gap
Digital technology is being harnessed to support the women’s health agenda in the UK and address issues of equity and access to healthcare through a range of innovative initiatives. Delegates to the H...
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August 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
At the HETT North conference in Manchester, experts from @leedsth.nhs.uk and @hertility.bsky.social explored how #digital technology is leveraged to support #WomensHealth and address issues of #equity and access to #healthcare.
More than 100 new cases of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C have been diagnosed in a new testing programme in our Emergency Departments. These patients can now receive life-saving treatment.
Dr Emma Page, Consultant in Virology, explains why it's so important to test as many people as possible. ⬇️
Dr Emma Page, Consultant in Virology, explains why it's so important to test as many people as possible. ⬇️
August 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
More than 100 new cases of HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C have been diagnosed in a new testing programme in our Emergency Departments. These patients can now receive life-saving treatment.
Dr Emma Page, Consultant in Virology, explains why it's so important to test as many people as possible. ⬇️
Dr Emma Page, Consultant in Virology, explains why it's so important to test as many people as possible. ⬇️
This is Romana - she's a mum of four from Bradford and she's able to walk again after our amazing surgeons at Leeds General Infirmary performed a rare operation on her spine.
Here, Romana is speaking after her surgery about how glad she is to have had the operation. #NHSstaff
Here, Romana is speaking after her surgery about how glad she is to have had the operation. #NHSstaff
August 15, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This is Romana - she's a mum of four from Bradford and she's able to walk again after our amazing surgeons at Leeds General Infirmary performed a rare operation on her spine.
Here, Romana is speaking after her surgery about how glad she is to have had the operation. #NHSstaff
Here, Romana is speaking after her surgery about how glad she is to have had the operation. #NHSstaff
Not sure what's next after #ResultsDay?
If you want a career with real impact where you can make a difference to people's lives every day, this 'Find your NHS career' quiz will help you discover the perfect role for you.
#WeAreTheNHS #NHSjobs www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/FindYourCareer
If you want a career with real impact where you can make a difference to people's lives every day, this 'Find your NHS career' quiz will help you discover the perfect role for you.
#WeAreTheNHS #NHSjobs www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/FindYourCareer
August 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Not sure what's next after #ResultsDay?
If you want a career with real impact where you can make a difference to people's lives every day, this 'Find your NHS career' quiz will help you discover the perfect role for you.
#WeAreTheNHS #NHSjobs www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/FindYourCareer
If you want a career with real impact where you can make a difference to people's lives every day, this 'Find your NHS career' quiz will help you discover the perfect role for you.
#WeAreTheNHS #NHSjobs www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/FindYourCareer
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Thank you Sue, for sharing your patient story, and for
🌟Opening the @leedsth.nhs.uk Annual #Research & Innovation Conference this year #LTHTRI25 @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social #Leeds
🌟Participating in a trial for #Sjögren's syndrome sponsored by @ucc.ie
www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/opera-s...
🌟Opening the @leedsth.nhs.uk Annual #Research & Innovation Conference this year #LTHTRI25 @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social #Leeds
🌟Participating in a trial for #Sjögren's syndrome sponsored by @ucc.ie
www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/opera-s...
Opera singer lends voice to autoimmune disease research at Leeds - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Research and Innovation Conference 2025 were delighted to welcome Sue Lees, a Mezzo Soprano opera singer living with Sjögren's syndrome, who shared her story and experience taking part in research...
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August 13, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Thank you Sue, for sharing your patient story, and for
🌟Opening the @leedsth.nhs.uk Annual #Research & Innovation Conference this year #LTHTRI25 @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social #Leeds
🌟Participating in a trial for #Sjögren's syndrome sponsored by @ucc.ie
www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/opera-s...
🌟Opening the @leedsth.nhs.uk Annual #Research & Innovation Conference this year #LTHTRI25 @lthtresearchcomms.bsky.social #Leeds
🌟Participating in a trial for #Sjögren's syndrome sponsored by @ucc.ie
www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/opera-s...
We're delighted that work is beginning to create wellbeing gardens for patients, families and staff at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease.
The new building is due to open this autumn and the gardens will create calm, welcoming spaces for connection & reflection. #MND #RobBurrow #Leeds
The new building is due to open this autumn and the gardens will create calm, welcoming spaces for connection & reflection. #MND #RobBurrow #Leeds
August 7, 2025 at 9:46 AM
We're delighted that work is beginning to create wellbeing gardens for patients, families and staff at the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease.
The new building is due to open this autumn and the gardens will create calm, welcoming spaces for connection & reflection. #MND #RobBurrow #Leeds
The new building is due to open this autumn and the gardens will create calm, welcoming spaces for connection & reflection. #MND #RobBurrow #Leeds