We want Leeds to be a healthy place for everyone who lives, works or visits here. We're working to reduce the differences in health between different parts of the city, different groups of people, and between Leeds and the rest of the country.

• Accessibility
  Find out about access to council and other services, community transport and public buildings. 
  
  
• Carers
  Information, advice and services for anyone who provides care for others.
  
  
• Children and family care
  Details of services for children, young people and families, including support groups, childcare, adoption and fostering.  
  
  
• Disabilities
  Information about support services available to anyone who has difficulty maintaining independence because of a health or physical condition.
  
  
• Food safety
  We inspect food businesses regularly to make sure that they meet the high quality and hygiene standards outlined in the Food Safety Act 1990.
  
  
• Fostering, adopting and looked after children
  Details of services for children who are fostered, adopted or looked after by the council.
  
  
• Health and medical advice
  Find local NHS services in the Leeds area, and get advice on HIV support, occupational therapy and vaccinations.
  
  
• Help for adults
  We aim to support people to live as independently and as safely as possible in their own homes and communities.
  
  
• Infectious diseases
  To try and control outbreaks of infectious diseases, the Public Health Act 1984 requires that all occurrences of certain diseases have to be reported to the local authority.
  
  
• Mental health
  Services to help people who experience mental illness as well as anyone who feels depressed, anxious, lonely or unable to cope.
  
  
• Services for older people
  Information about a range of support services including voluntary visiting, day centres, shopping trips, transport, lunch clubs, social activities, and practical support in your home.
  
  
• Substance abuse
  Details of support available to help prevent alcohol or drug misuse, treatment programmes and wider work in the community to reduce the availability of illegal drugs.