Departments

Colorectal Surgery Unit

The John Goligher Colorectal Surgery Unit is one of the largest centres for Colorectal surgery in Europe. It is a major referral centre for diseases of the small and large bowel, the rectum and anus.

Endoscopy

We offer the broadest range of endoscopic procedures of the gastrointestinal tract.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease service

We offer two dedicated IBD (Tuesdays and Fridays) clinics at St James's University Hospital. These clinics are all consultant led and attended by specialist IBD nurses and dietitians.

Kidney (renal) transplantation

Kidney (Renal) transplants have been carried out at St. James's University Hospital since 1967. To date more than 3,000 transplants have taken place.

Liver unit

The Liver Unit is based at St James’s University Hospital and is one of the largest in the UK.

Pancreas unit

Leeds Pancreas Unit offers a wide range of intervention, surgery and specialist advice to our patients.

Emergency Departments

Our Emergency Departments, also known as A&E, care for patients who require serious emergency care or have a life threatening illness. If it is not an emergency please telephone 111, or use 111 online who will help you get the care you need. How to find us Leeds General Infirmary The Emergency Department at Leeds […]

Adult Critical Care

Critical care helps people with life threatening conditions and injuries. Our units provide two levels of care for patients - high dependency and intensive care for adults West Yorkshire and beyond.

Bereavement services

The Bereavement Services Team can help to advise with practical arrangements after someone dies in one of our hospitals.

Breast Services

Information about the Breast Services team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.

Brain Tumour

Information and support resources for those affected by Neurological Cancer (Brain Tumour).

Breast Cancer

Information and advice for those affected by breast cancer.

Cervical Cancer

Information and support resources for those affected by cervical cancer.

Chemotherapy

The chemotherapy service at Leeds Cancer Centre treats over 5,000 patients per year.

Endometrial (Womb) Cancer

Information and support resources for those affected by Endometrial (or womb/uterus) cancer.

Gastric (stomach) cancer

Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms of stomach cancer may include: If you have any of these symptoms you should contact your GP. Diagnostic tests The following tests maybe required to diagnose gastric cancer: Treatments The treatments for gastric cancer include:  When treatment is complete When treatment is complete a member of the team will discuss what happens.   […]

Late effects of cancer treatment

This team provides care and support for people who: Many cancer treatments put patients at risk of developing problems later on in life. The late effects team discuss the possible late effects of the treatment an individual has had and will monitor this by the most appropriate method of follow-up which aims to minimise these effects […]

Leeds Cancer Centre

Leeds Cancer Centre diagnoses and treats cancer for the people of Leeds and the Yorkshire region.

Mesothelioma

Information and support resources for those affected by Mesothelioma.

Neuroendocrine Cancers

Information and support resources for those affected by Neuroendochrine cancer.

Prostate cancer

Information and support resources for those affected by Prostate Cancer.

Vulval cancer

Vulval cancer can take many years to develop. It usually starts with pre-cancerous cells that change slowly over several years into cancerous cells. As with other cancers, it’s easier to treat and cure if it’s diagnosed at an early stage.

Cardiology

The cardiology team at Leeds provides state-of-the-art care for people with heart problems.

Department of Respiratory Medicine

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Department of Respiratory Medicine offers a wide range of services for respiratory conditions including asthma, bronchiectasis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, tuberculosis, lung cancer, pulmonary embolism, sleep apnoea, complex ventilation, and primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Children and Teenage Oncology and Haematology

Working as a combined oncology (cancer) and haematology (blood disorder) service, we deliver a complete package of care from diagnosis through to long term follow-up into adult life.

Orthoptics and Children’s eye clinic

The Orthoptic and Children’s Eye Clinic is based at St James's Hospital and provides a range of Orthoptic services and doctor led adult motility and children's eye clinics within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and for Leeds Community Healthcare.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to produce or use insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

Endocrine Surgery

The Endocrine Surgery Department is based at St. James’s University Hospital and is a high volume practice offering surgical services for the population of Leeds for thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal disease.

Allergy and clinical immunology

The service is maintained by four consultant clinical immunologists, three specialist registrars, a senior Sister, two immunology nurse specialists, four nurses, a specialist pharmacist, three medical secretaries and three clinic clerks.

Autism and learning disability

The information on these pages offers advice and support if you are a person who is autistic or a carer or professional supporting someone who is autistic accessing any of our services.

Day Case Surgery

A greater range of procedures are being offered to NHS patients as Day Cases. This reduces the need for an overnight stay in hospital and means you can rest and recuperate in your own home.

Endocrinology and Bone Health

Endocrinology is the field of medicine concerned with disorders of the glands and hormonal system.

Hand surgery and rehabilitation

Adult Hand Surgery and Rehabilitation services is based at the Leeds General Infirmary The Hand Unit ward L46 and is one of the largest and most highly respected units in the UK.

Leeds Care Record

In Leeds, we have developed a virtual system called the Leeds Care Record. If you live in Leeds you will have a Leeds Care Record created for you.

Pharmacy Services

We support our patients with their medicines, ensuring these are available before they are needed.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Our Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery team care for adults and children with many different conditions.

Podiatry Department

Podiatry offers a wide range of lower limb, foot and ankle assessment, diagnosis, treatment and holistic health.

Pre-operative Assessment

Information about your assessment prior to having an operation with us.

Speech and Language Therapy

We offer a wide range of specialist in-patient and outpatient services, from acute care to long term rehabilitation. These services are across Leeds General Infirmary, St James’ University Hospital and Chapel Allerton Hospital.

Gynaecology

We are part of the Leeds Integrated Gynaecology Service. Your care and treatment may be provided by specialists in women's health at the hospital or through the community gynaecology team in Leeds depending on your symptoms.

Clinical Haematology

The Clinical Haematology department provides comprehensive services for the diagnosis and treatment of malignant and non-malignant disorders of the blood and bone marrow.

HIV Outpatient Service

Leeds Teaching Hospital Trust provide HIV treatment and care for people living with HIV and choosing to access care in Leeds, Dewsbury, Pontefract and Wakefield

Maternity

We are here to support you, from finding out you are pregnant through to birth and as you begin parenthood. In Leeds we offer a range of services in hospital, community and home settings.

Epilepsy

Welcome to the Epilepsy Information Page.

Leeds Centre for Older People’s Medicine

Being active is good for our physical and mental wellbeing. If you are waiting for treatment, being active is one of the best things you can do to look after your health, as part of a healthy lifestyle.

Brain Tumour

Information and support resources for those affected by Neurological Cancer (Brain Tumour).

Breast Cancer

Information and advice for those affected by breast cancer.

Cervical Cancer

Information and support resources for those affected by cervical cancer.

Chemotherapy

The chemotherapy service at Leeds Cancer Centre treats over 5,000 patients per year.

Endometrial (Womb) Cancer

Information and support resources for those affected by Endometrial (or womb/uterus) cancer.

Gastric (stomach) cancer

Signs and symptoms Signs and symptoms of stomach cancer may include: If you have any of these symptoms you should contact your GP. Diagnostic tests The following tests maybe required to diagnose gastric cancer: Treatments The treatments for gastric cancer include:  When treatment is complete When treatment is complete a member of the team will discuss what happens.   […]

Late effects of cancer treatment

This team provides care and support for people who: Many cancer treatments put patients at risk of developing problems later on in life. The late effects team discuss the possible late effects of the treatment an individual has had and will monitor this by the most appropriate method of follow-up which aims to minimise these effects […]

Leeds Cancer Centre

Leeds Cancer Centre diagnoses and treats cancer for the people of Leeds and the Yorkshire region.

Mesothelioma

Information and support resources for those affected by Mesothelioma.

Neuroendocrine Cancers

Information and support resources for those affected by Neuroendochrine cancer.

Prostate cancer

Information and support resources for those affected by Prostate Cancer.

Vulval cancer

Vulval cancer can take many years to develop. It usually starts with pre-cancerous cells that change slowly over several years into cancerous cells. As with other cancers, it’s easier to treat and cure if it’s diagnosed at an early stage.

Ophthalmology (Eye Department)

The Eye department is the largest provider of specialist hospital Ophthalmology services in the Yorkshire region.

Optometry

The Optometry department is the largest provider of specialist hospital Optometry services in the Yorkshire region.

Orthoptics and Children’s eye clinic

The Orthoptic and Children’s Eye Clinic is based at St James's Hospital and provides a range of Orthoptic services and doctor led adult motility and children's eye clinics within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals and for Leeds Community Healthcare.

Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy takes a holistic approach that involves the patient directly in their own care. To get the most from your treatment, you will be asked to do exercises and follow advice given by your Physiotherapist.

Clinical and Health Psychology

The Department of Clinical and Health Psychology offers a range of services to support both patients and staff of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Breast Services

Information about the Breast Services team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust.

Radiology

Radiology is a type of medicine specialising in the use of imaging to diagnose and treat diseases seen within the body.

Rheumatology

The Rheumatology service in Leeds has an international reputation for the management and investigation of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Nurseries

Welcome to the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Nurseries. We provide childcare for children of both staff and the general public.