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The latest available data (2006) estimates the population of Leeds to be 750,200, an increase of 4.9% since 2001.

The overall health of Leeds's population has improved and in comparison to the other ‘core cities' in England (Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Bristol and Nottingham) Leeds compares favourably and has the lowest all age, all cause mortality rate for both males and females (Healthy Leeds 2007)

However, this is a different matter when compared to the national average for England. Leeds has significantly worse values for 24 key Public Health indicators including all age cause mortality, male life expectancy, smoking prevalence in long term condition patients, alcohol related admission rates, prevalence and mortality from circulatory and respiratory diseases, incidence and mortality from cancer and emergency admissions for chronic illnesses such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma.

When this information is analysed in depth it presents Leeds as a city of significant inequalities in health. It hosts both men and women living in the most deprived wards of the city having worse health and shorter lives than people in the less deprived wards.

As one of its key aspirations, NHS Leeds will work as part of a strong and focused partnership with the local authority, third sector, and local businesses of Leeds to focus on improving Public Health and wellbeing and achieving recognisable reductions in health inequalities.

However, it is widely acknowledged that individuals working within the statutory, community and voluntary sectors require further information to fully understand the role in which they play in helping to reduce the health inequalities. In recognition, The Public Health Directorate within NHS Leeds feels it has a responsibility in helping to transform, train and develop the skills of these workers within Leeds who are helping to contribute to reducing the health inequalities and currently provides WIN - Public Health Development Programme.

Public Health Development Programme in Leeds

The course has been running successfully in Leeds from 2005 and is going from strength to strength, facilitating 2 cohorts per year, each holding 25 participants.

The programme attracts a good representation from all sectors, as you can see in the chart below and the very nature of being open to multi-sectors enhances the learning and delivery, due to the inevitable diversity and richness of other people's views, opinions and experience:

Leeds Cohort Information:

The programme is delivered in 7 consecutive ½ day workshops held monthly, followed by an additional ½ day Master Class 2 months after the workshops have taken place, this enables participants to celebrate their learning by presenting a final piece of work to the group and will be presented with their certification of course completion.

The latest cohort started in January 2010 and the flyer is available here. To express interest in the next course please click here. To read about the other benefits of having a YHTPHN account please click here.

For more information on Leeds Win Programme please contact Hanna Kirby on 01133057559.

Please click here to access NHS Leeds website.

To access the 2007 Leeds Public Health Report click here and for the 2007 Child Heatlh Report click here

Useful links for programme participants

Wellbeing in Yorkshire & Humber Programme brochure - this give more details about each session including session aims, overviews and outcomes.

The Choosing Health white paper - this link will direct you to the DH website.

To access the presentation giving information about what is required at the Master Class please click here.

Also in this section:

(these can also be reached using the drop-down menu on the left under 'Learning and Development' and then 'Public Health CPD').

Frequently asked Questions Win Programme locations

Win Registration Participant Resources

Author: Laura Jarvis, July 2008. Last updated: 17 February 2010.