An electrifying blend of cutting-edge health innovation, thought-provoking discussions and a thrilling showcase of future healthcare hit the European conference scene last year with HLTH Europe’s dynamic debut in Amsterdam. Building on that success, the four-day health conference – the continent’s largest - returns next week, with Leeds lighting up the stage across the agenda.

As most major cities across the UK showcase their various innovation campuses, hubs, centres of excellence and science parks, how do you scratch the surface and find the substance behind the sales pitch? What are the crucial differentiators and where does Leeds stand in all this? Our latest spotlight explores how transformational real estate developments signal a real opportunity in a city transforming health and care.

Set against a backdrop of strained health and care services with tightening budgets, shifting the focus to preventing ill and worsening health has become critical. Leeds’ outstanding track record in developing new and effective approaches to such prevention repeatedly attracts national and international acclaim, and it continues to raise the bar. Here, we explore how Leeds’ research is further refining and advancing care to manage and mitigate the risks associated with one of the most widespread health challenges – frailty.