Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Many thanks to colleagues from Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, Leeds City Council, NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board and Leeds GPs who took part in our Multi-Agency Discharge Event recently. This was a brilliant example of partnership, collaboration and teamwork with staff from across the Trust joining professionals from partner organisations, to look at how the principles of our Home First and Making Every Day Count programmes are being embedded. Six teams visited two or three wards each to observe the discharge processes in place and speak to staff and patients. They also looked for ways to accelerate the plan of care and/or discharge process for patients with No Reason to Reside on the day. We will review the findings and use the feedback to support and encourage teams, identify learnings and further actions to improve patient experiences and outcomes.

We are delighted Scarborough Group International with Savills, in partnership with Estates Gazette, are hosting Powering Yorkshire’s Health Tech Revolution at the LGI Old Medical School, the site of our exciting upcoming Health Tech Innovation Hub. LTHT Chair DAME LINDA POLLARD DBE Hon LLD will join a distinguished UKREiiF breakfast panel event exploring the rapid growth and future potential of Yorkshire’s health tech ecosystem, alongside leaders in government and industry delving into Yorkshire’s thriving health tech landscape and its promising road ahead. The breakfast panel will be held: Wednesday 21 May 2025, 08:30 - 10:30am There will be an optional tour of the historic Old Medical School afterwards and information about plans for its redevelopment. Further information and registration details: https://lnkd.in/eapA8jv8 or use the QR code below.

Congratulations to Dr Rachel Hyland, Consultant Radiologist at Leeds Teaching Hospitals, who has been honoured with the Exceptional Contribution Award by the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). This prestigious award is a national recognition of Dr Hyland's long-term commitment and contribution to radiology education and training. Since 2019, Dr Hyland has served as Head of School for Radiology in Yorkshire and Humber. Her current college contributions include roles as an FRCR 2B senior examiner, Vice-Chair of the FRCR 2B Examinations Board, and Clinical Radiology faculty co-lead for the RCR Supervisors Skills Courses. Here she is, receiving her award from the President of the RCR, Dr Katharine Halliday.

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin this week announced millions of pounds of extra support for local businesses. This includes those which will be part of the Leeds Innovation Village, being built at the site of Leeds General Infirmary, including the redevelopment of the Old Medical School into a cutting-edge innovation hub co-locating clinicians, entrepreneurs and academics. This will be an essential element of the £2 billion Leeds Innovation Arc, which will connect Leeds Teaching Hospitals with university facilities such as the state-of-the-art business hub Nexus, based at the University of Leeds. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust will help create a go-to destination for science, research, technology and innovation, delivering 4,000 jobs and £13 billion of economic benefit.

📻 Tune in to BBC Radio 4 today at 16:30 We are proud to share that Professor Philip Conaghan, Consultant Rheumatologist and Director of the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, will be featured on What’s Up Docs? alongside Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken. Professor Conaghan will be discussing knee pain — one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints — and exploring what can be done to manage and relieve symptoms. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear expert clinical insight on a condition that affects millions of people in the UK and beyond. You can find programme details and listen back after the live broadcast on the BBC website: 🔗 https://shorturl.at/w0VL0

Congratulations to Dr Agam Jung, consultant neurologist and Director of the Leeds MND service, for winning the Diaspora Health Champions Award, in recognition of outstanding dedication, leadership and contribution to global health. Dr Jung attended the awards last week with Memory Van Beek, head of nursing for professional development, and other health professionals from across West Yorkshire. This was as part of a celebration of internationally educated (diaspora) health and care workers at the Royal College of Physicians, London. Organised by Global Health Partnerships (previously THET – Tropical Heath and Education Trust) the awards honour the contribution of our international workforce.

In our latest blog, Matthew Spence, Clinical Digital Lead for MMPS, explores Digital Wellbeing with practical tips to manage our digital tools, boost focus and support overall wellbeing. Read the full blog below:

A big congratulations to our NIHR Leeds Clinical Research Facility and Leeds Cancer Centre teams for recruiting the first participant in the UK for an international study in advanced lung cancer. The SUNRAY-01 trial is testing a medication for advanced non-small cell lung cancer alongside traditional treatment to see if it can improve outcomes for patients. This prestigious achievement continues to highlight our commitment to research at LTHT, as well as the dedication of our exceptional staff, and world-class facilities. A huge well done to all involved on this fantastic achievement! Read more ➡️ : https://shorturl.at/LKiLN

Job Opportunities: Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity? 💉 💊 We are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our teams and be part of our mission to provide the best quality of care for our patients. If you are interested in working for one of the leading teaching hospitals in the country, you can find out more about our current available positions online. Visit https://lnkd.in/e_RSY95n for more information.

Heartfelt congratulations to our Chair, Dame Linda Pollard, for winning the Non-Executive Director Award last night for Not-for-Profit/Public Service organisation, supported by Sunday Times. Linda has dedicated her service to Leeds Teaching Hospitals for 13 years, she has fearlessly championed the Trust and faced some exceptional challenges. We are proud to have had her leadership and this award is well deserved.