Workshops

1. Marmot and the Localities Public Health team practical application

Being a Marmot City means we have made a commitment to building a fairer city and reducing inequalities in health and wellbeing. We are working in partnership with Institute of Health Equity (IHE) to develop our approach in Leeds. The approach focuses on the 8 Marmot principles which have been proven to reduce health inequalities. In this workshop you will find out about Marmot principles and how we are using the approach in Leeds with examples drawn from the Localities Team (Public Health). Bring a new dimension to your understanding of health and social inequalities with our interactive game.

2. There's no self-care without self-empowerment - mental health, money, power and the cost of living crisis.

This session explores the links between cost of living and mental health. It will introduce the work that is taking place around Unfolding, a Public Health funded approach addressing post-pandemic effects on mental health in Leeds, which includes a strong focus on self-care. Self-care is an essential part of mental health recovery but for people without power or money it can feel like an impossible task. This participatory workshop will look at the impact of the cost of living crisis on mental health and how we can start challenging a system and a culture that puts self-care at the bottom of the list. Includes practical ways that you and the people you support can identify what you need for your mental wellbeing and begin to find the power to create space for real self-care, and how to access free courses exploring these issues for your volunteers.

3. Insights on Leeds demographics shift and cost of living impact

The Leeds demographics shift and cost of living impact workshop aims to help you to understand how Leeds population and their demographics are changing using latest census data and our GP register population. It also helps you to raise the awareness around cost of living and its impact on Leeds population groups. We like to facilitate a healthy discussion on how you can contribute or support population groups need more support and reduce inequalities.

4. Smoking – the broader impact

This session will look at how smoking contributes to inequalities across society as well as the economic impact of tobacco on our health and social care systems.

5. In Our Shoes: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children in Leeds

This workshop offers the opportunity to explore the latest Director of Public Health Annual Report for Leeds.

Children were less likely to become ill with COVID-19 than adults. They were not the focus of protective measures. However, the pandemic affected them profoundly and unequally. This year’s report focuses on the current state of children and young people’s health in Leeds. This includes exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives. Through speaking directly to children and families in Leeds, together with an extensive literature review and analysis of local data, we have brought together a rich picture of ongoing health impacts.

The recommendations in this report provide a guide to what further action is needed to maximise the chances for all children in Leeds to have a fair start in life. The report has been commended as one of the best nationally by the Association for the Directors of Public Health.

The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn how the report was compiled, understand the recommendations and provide time for us as partners to consider how to respond to the report’s recommendations.

Leeds Public Health and Wellbeing Conference 2023