Applications are now CLOSED. 

Find out more about the applications that have been funded below. 

We were interested in receiving applications that would have a direct impact on staff working at Leeds Teaching Hospitals by the end of December 2025. Applicants were asked to identify an issue around workforce wellbeing, substantiate this with data/evidence and identify creative solutions. Proposals that demonstrated the potential for wider implementation across several specialties, staff groups and/or Clinical Service Units were welcomed. Applicants were asked to demonstrate how the funding would provide opportunities for development, and be sustainable beyond the end of the funding.


Overview:

  • We received a total of 23 applications for the Q2 Workforce Wellbeing Funding Call.
  • In November 2024, a total of 12 applications were approved by the Small Grants Panel totaling £18,053.57 with the potential to impact directly and indirectly 2,069,632 beneficiaries including patients, families, and staff.
  • The funding awarded supported one of the Funding Priorities, Health, and Wellbeing.
  • The projects align with five different impact areas of focus: Health Inequalities - Care of Older People, Paediatric Care, Cancer Care, Mental Health, and Treatment of Rare Conditions.
  • All projects approved as part of the Q2 Workforce Wellbeing Funding Call will be completed by the end of December 2025 
  • 23 applications received across 15 Clinical Service Units 

Approved Applications:

Health & Wellbeing

Respiratory Support Unit Staff Support

Regular meetings and check-ins for staff to voice how they are feeling and any issues that they would like to discuss.

Awarded: £2,500.00
CSU: Cardio-Respiratory


A Year of Staff Wellbeing in Oncology

Various resources to help encourage and promote a culture of positive staff wellbeing

Awarded: £2,410.00
CSU: Oncology


Men's Action and Awareness Increased Visibility Project

Funding for promotional resources for the MAAN (Mens Action and Awareness Network) across LTHT

Awarded: £728.60 
CSU: Human Resources


Wellbeing Workshops

Additional workshops for staff to be held outside of work hours.

Awarded: £336.00
CSU: Radiology


Unplug and Recharge Project – Paediatric Research Staff

Resources to encourage Paediatric Research Staff to take regular screen breaks to support wellbeing.

Awarded: £252.99 
CSU: Research and Innovation


Staff health and Wellbeing week

Resources to promote better health and wellbeing within staff. Including workshops and protected time.

Awarded: £1,000.00
CSU: Trauma and Related Services 


Neurodivergent Books

Purchasing books around neurodiversity and neurodivergences for staff to access in LTHT Library

Awarded: £710.56
CSU: Medical Directorate 


Leeds NHS Trust- Sikh Prayer Day/ Launch of The Leeds Sikh Hospitals Network 2024

Celebrating and launching the Leeds Sikh Hospitals Network.

Awarded: £2,498.00
CSU: Adult Therapies


Coffee, cake and unwind sessions for staff wellbeing

Resources to allow and support staff who need some time to decompress and cope with stressful situations and environments.  

Awarded: £1,920.00 
CSU: Leeds Children’s Hospital


Leading the Leeds Way for Older Adults

Providing protected time and off ward lunch and refreshments for staff.

Awarded: £2,236.32
CSU: Speciality and Integrated Medicine


C1 Five Ways to Wellbeing with nature - Staff wellbeing program    

Creating accessible woodland footpath and courtyard garden.

Awarded: £2,491.00
CSU: Chapel Allerton Hospital


Download our full funding review here

If you still have questions after reading the guidance, please contact the Grants Team on 0113 539 7091 or email [email protected]