As 2025 approaches, healthcare in the city will see a number of transformations aiming to streamline services. Whether it’s groundbreaking new facilities or trailblazing tech, there’s a lot planned for the new year.
One of the major moments will be the opening of the new £6.8 million Rob Burrow Centre for MND in the summer. Inspired by the Leeds Rhinos legend, the state-of-the-art facility will provide unmatched care and support to patients and families.
Leeds General Infirmary is also on the brink of a new era, with plans for a brand new hospital taking major strides. Elsewhere, a new community diagnostic centre is already welcoming patients, giving quicker access to tests and scans.
And let’s not forget the people running the hospitals, as new faces could soon join top teams. Here are seven major changes expected in healthcare in Leeds in 2025 -
7. AI revolutionising cancer diagnoses in Leeds
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is harnessing artificial intelligence to transform cancer care. Collaborating with Optellum, the trust will use AI to detect lung cancer earlier, while a pilot with Lucida Medical is improving prostate cancer diagnosis. Additionally, the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative is building an AI-driven platform for cancer research, that aims to give faster, more accurate diagnoses. | Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust