Have you got troubling chest symptoms? If you’re over 40 and have had symptoms for over three weeks, you can get a free chest X-ray without the need to see your GP.
Is this service for me?
To use the self request chest X-ray service you must be:
Aged 40 or over
Registered with a Leeds GP
Have not had a chest X-ray or chest scan in the last two months.
and you have had one or more of the following for over three weeks:
Cough
Fatigue or tiredness
Difficulty in breathing
Loss of appetite or weight
Chest pain
Coughing up blood
A lump in the neck
How do I use the service?
No appointment is necessary. Just walk in to any of our X-ray departments and ask to use the Self-Request Chest X-ray service. You will be asked to complete a paper form to check you are eligible, before having your Chest X-ray.
Where can I get an X-ray?
Leeds General Infirmary
St James’s University Hospital
Seacroft Hospital
St George’s Centre, Middleton
Wharfedale Hospital
Chapel Allerton Hospital
Our sites are open Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Counselling for Women with a history of abuse and trauma
Mbola is a qualified person-centred therapist, BACP registered and accredited. Her experience includes working with vulnerable adults with complex needs, such as attachment difficulties, domestic violence and histories of sexual abuse. She also has experience of working with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. As well as English, Mbola is fluent in French and Malagasy, her native language.
Mbola supports women on zero or low incomes who have experience of childhood or present trauma and are ready to enter therapy. Patients are referred to her from within the practice.
Leeds Sexual Health Service offers Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) screening and treatment, HIV testing and contraception services. Their main base is in Beeston Hill Health Centre with serviceshttps://www.leedssexualhealth.com/ also offered at Armley Moor Health Centre, Chapeltown Health Centre and Seacroft clinic.
The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme is continuing to roll out the age extension of the eligible target population. This age extension is being implemented at different phases in different geographical areas. It has now been confirmed that patients registered with a GP Practice in Leeds are now eligible to be invited into the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme from the age of 50. This makes the target population 50 – 74 years in Leeds, with screening offered to patients every 2 years.
Office Hours: Lines are open 8 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday, 11 am to 4 pm at weekends. Calls are free from UK landlines.
Child and Young People Health
West Yorkshire Healthier Together
This website covers information regarding pregnancy, child and young people’s health including guidance on other services and help to identify when, where, and how you should seek help for your poorly baby or child.
You will need to register with My Pregnancy Notes in order to book your first midwife appointment.
The Baby Buddy App is a free parenting guide to support you through pregnancy and beyond.
Non-NHS Services
Some services provided are not covered under our contract with the NHS and therefore attract charges. Examples include the following:
Medicals for pre-employment, sports and driving requirements (HGV, PSV etc.).
Letters to non-NHS agencies.
Insurance claim forms.
Prescriptions for taking medication abroad.
Private sick notes.
Vaccination certificates.
The fees charged are based on the British Medical Association (BMA) suggested scales and our reception staff will be happy to advise you about them along with appointment availability.
The sooner you quit, the sooner you’ll notice changes to your body and health. Look at what happens when you quit for good.
After 8 hours
Your oxygen levels are recovering, and the harmful carbon monoxide level in your blood will have reduced by half.
After 48 hours
All carbon monoxide is flushed out. Your lungs are clearing out mucus and your senses of taste and smell are improving.
After 72 hours
If you notice that breathing feels easier, it’s because your bronchial tubes have started to relax. Also your energy will be increasing.
After 2 to 12 weeks
Blood will be pumping through to your heart and muscles much better because your circulation will have improved.
After 3 to 9 months
Any coughs, wheezing or breathing problems will be improving as your lung function increases by up to 10%.
After 1 year
Great news! Your risk of heart attack will have halved compared with a smoker’s.
After 10 years
More great news! Your risk of death from lung cancer will have halved compared with a smoker’s.
Alcohol & Drug Support Service
Forward Leeds is the city’s free, confidential alcohol and drug support service. They can support you to help achieve your goals around your alcohol and/or drug issues. That might be stopping completely or just cutting down. You set your own goals.
You can see a professional alcohol and drug worker from Forward Leeds here at our practice, or if you prefer we can refer you into one of their hubs in the city.
