Congratulations to Leeds City Council on the findings of a new report from the Care Quality Commission about the quality of Adult Social Care in #Leeds: news.leeds.gov.uk/news/new-rep...

@healthwatchleeds.bsky.social will be at Kirkgate Market today from 11am until 3pm for the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service event to mark World Mental Health Day 2025. Drop by to say hello & chat to us about your experience of accessing mental health services in Leeds.

Our new research shows most men will come forward for prostate cancer screening, if it were available. We're calling on government to consider men's views when reaching a decision on whether to introduce a prostate cancer screening programme. https://bit.ly/4gZbf85

22% of people who contacted us during April to June were about GPs & Primary Care. These included: • Difficulty getting appointments/long waits • Problems with PATCHS & online systems • People feeling unsupported & staff attitudes • Mental health support #HealthwatchLeeds #GPAccess #PrimaryCare

Thank you for having us. It was such a lovely visit to the service with lots of happy faces and positive feedback 😀

We are pleased to once again hold an information stall at the Leeds #AutistiCon event. It is a free information and celebration event all about autism. This year, it is taking place on Friday 10 October at Nexus. Come join us between 9:30 am and 4 pm. #ActuallyAutistic #AutismEvent

We will be holding a stall at Kirkgate Market on Thursday, 9 October, from 11 am to 3 pm to support #WorldMentalHealthDay. Come find us.

Calling all health and care professionals - We created a resource for you! We have made a jargon buster resource which highlights common words and phrases that we have seen slipping into professional conversations, reports and public-facing documents. healthwatchleeds.co.uk/reports-reco... #Jargon

Have you heard of BID Services? They provide a range of specialist support services for Leeds residents who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, severely sight impaired or deafblind and their family/carers. youtu.be/bkBJrBtJVxY?... #InternationalDayOfSignLanguages #Deaf

We are an organisation that is here to listen to people’s experiences of health and care and give people a voice to shape and improve health and care services for everyone. We want to share our solidarity and support in light of recent anti-migrant and racist events.

It's great to see the significant support we have received in Leeds, which will enable us to continue providing an independent service for people to share their voices. The petition is nearly at 7,000 signatures. Please sign and share to help us reach our goal. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Our research shows that only 59% of men are aware of the NHS health check, despite the fact that it can help prevent and detect life-threatening illness. We are calling for better awareness of the health check - https://bit.ly/46ngJEE

The Baton of Hope is a powerful symbol to raise awareness of suicide prevention and toured through Leeds yesterday during #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. It was a pleasure to welcome the final baton bearer over the finish line at The Old Fire Station in Gipton along with many other supporters.

Sign our national petition calling on the government to protect the independence of local voices in health and care. We ask for your support: Keep independent services that give the public a voice in NHS and Social Care petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... #ProtectIndependentVoice #YourVoice

Following the Govt’s 10-Year Health Plan & Dash Review, our Chief Exec & Co-Chairs wrote to all 10 Leeds MPs on the need for an independent voice organisation. I followed up to request meetings. Sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73... - Isaac #HealthwatchLeeds #YourVoiceMatters

There is a national petition to highlight the importance of local places having an independent health and care voice organisation. Thanks to the 200 people have already signed it in Leeds. For the government to take action, each local Healthwatch need 500 more petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

If you or someone you care for is on a waiting list for an appointment at Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, they would love your feedback. 💬 The survey is anonymous and helps us make things better for you and others. Take part here:

This week, we have seen more and more people contacting us about finding an NHS dentist. Sadly, we are not aware of any practices in Leeds that are taking on new NHS patients, and many have long waiting lists. If you need urgent help, call 111. You can find more information on our advice page #NHS

Between April–June 2025, 134 people contacted our Information, Advice & Signposting service. We supported people on a range of issues, including GPs, audiology, dentistry, Leeds City Council, the hospital trusts and more. We share anonymised feedback with those who can make changes. #PeoplesVoices

Think there’s no power in your feedback? Don’t believe it can make a difference to health and social care services? We want to show you that isn’t the case. Check out some recent examples of how you made a difference. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/our-impact

With living costs so high many people are living under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions cost more than some people can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you. https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2025-08-20/what-help-can-you-get-pay-your-nhs-prescription

Who's excited about AutistiCon 2025 on Friday 10 October 2025. This is a FREE celebration of neurodiversity in Leeds. www.leedsautism.org.uk/Event/autisticon-2025 forumcentral.org.uk/autisticon-2...

Who’s joining in with the #batonofhope ? @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social @leedsmind.bsky.social

Are you feeling confused about your care? Your local Healthwatch can help you to get the support you need. Have a chat and see how they can help you. t.co/WC6IRilYMq t.co/FM1fyFyPlX

Do you have a question about how health or social care services work? Check out our website for advice. www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-i...

We had a great time at Pride and loved hearing people's feedback on health and care. Thank you to Gemma, Annie and Tatum for running the stall and our amazing volunteers for giving up their Sunday to stand in the rain with us, Meg, Ben and Helin 🥰 #LeedsPride #LeedsPride2025

"Worked and celebrated my first Pride today! Despite the pouring rain, the energy was electric. It is filled with so much love, joy and resilience." Tatum #LeedsPride

We are working to improve support for people living with multiple long-term conditions. If you have any three or more of the following conditions, we'd love to hear your experiences. Share your feedback by completing this quick survey or get in touch. re-url.uk/W4TL

We are attending this event on 30 July 2025. Let’s hope the weather stays nice 🌞 We are here to listen to your experiences of health and social care services to make sure your voice is heard and at the heart of shaping health and care services in Leeds.

Annie, one of our community project workers, is currently analysing feedback about NHS 111's mental health crisis line. We asked what they’d like to see more of in mental health services. This is what some people said. Annie has been actively providing feedback to the service to make improvements👏

🌿 Looking to boost your health and wellbeing? 🌿 Join us @healthwatchleeds.bsky.social at the Morley and District Health & Wellbeing Event – a FREE community event packed with information, support, and friendly faces! 🗓️ Wednesday 30th July 25 🕚 11am – 2pm 📍 Queen St, Morley Town Centre, LS27 8DS 1/3

Do you have a long-term condition or a disability? We want to know what you think about care in the community and how we make it better for everyone, but in particular we need more responses from men. Have your say here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCHneighbo...... #DisabilityPrideMonth #Healthy

Happy sunny Thursday Leeds 🌞 We've been in the office with staff and volunteers for some training. Thanks to Tatum for leading the session, and Craig for co-leading and organising everything behind the scenes! #Training #Volunteers #Upskill

Thank you for the support following the recent news about the closure of Healthwatch. Healthwatch Leeds is still here and continuing to listen to people’s experiences of health and care in our city. #HealthwatchLeeds #YourVoiceMatters

We are pleased to publish our annual report for 2024 to 2025. With recent news, it is rightly titled 'Your voice is more important than ever' as we continue to amplify people's experiences of health and social care to make sure you are heard this current year. healthwatchleeds.co.uk/reports-reco...

Breathe Free is a 20-week, trauma-informed course for women who have experienced DVA. Co-led by a graduate with lived experience, it offers a safe space to reflect, heal and grow. We are currently accepting referrls for the November 2025 cohort. Learn more, or make a referral, on our website.

The Government is reviewing visiting arrangements in care homes and health settings and wants to hear people’s experiences in regards to Regulation 9a and would like to hear from you. Complete the survey using this link: consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/review-of-CQ... which is open until 9th July.

You may have seen the news recently. We want to make one thing clear: We are still here, still listening and still supporting you. The national picture may be changing, but nothing is changing locally right now. We're continuing all our work - gathering your feedback and helping you.

We will be at Leeds Pride! To support our LGBTQI+ users, we will be set up on Dortmund Square celebrating pride. Come say hello between 10am and 4pm, and speak to us about your experiences with health and care services, as we want to improve them for everyone. #Pride #HealthwatchLeeds

Do you have a long-term condition or a disability? We want to know what you think about care in the community and how we make it better for everyone. Have your say here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCHneighbo... #DisabilityPrideMonth #Healthy

This week, Healthwatch Leeds volunteers supported Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust by speaking to patients about their priorities. We visited the Eye Clinic at St James’s and Children’s Outpatients at LGI. #HealthwatchLeeds #NHS #Volunteering

Have you ever had healthcare in your own home? We want to hear from you! Tell us your thoughts about the future of healthcare in the community: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCHneighbo... #HomeCare #CommunityCare

Great that 2 @healthwatchleeds.bsky.social Volunteers Sidra and Dianne could support this important work about managing our own health or supporting someone you care for to do so. If you want an experiences, please complete this survey: re-url.uk/WLSM

Between January and March 2025, our NHS Dentist advice page had 1,468 visits, and we supported 19 people through our info service. Finding an NHS dentist is a real issue - and we are here to listen. healthwatchleeds.co.uk/advice-and-i... #HealthwatchLeeds #NHSDentistry

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week. Cervical screenings are important to prevent cervical cancer. The Eve Appeal is advocating for more women to get screened. For further information and support please visit: www.eveappeal.org.uk/screening. #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek

“Great to speak with students and staff at Joseph Priestley Centre about service development for Leeds Community Healthcare Trust. Invaluable insights from young people with additional needs — their voices are essential in shaping truly inclusive health and care services.” - Tatum

Men are less likely to share their opinions about health and care services than women. Let's change that! Tell us how health and care services outside of hospitals can work better for you! www.surveymonkey.com/r/LCHneighbo... #MensHealthWeek #NeighbourhoodHealth #HealthyCommunity

As Carers Week comes to an end, we take our role seriously to make sure carers are considered, listened to, and worked alongside in health and care. Over the next few months we will be following the experiences of Gemma and Diane, a working carer and her mum. youtu.be/Vk8BJrDsah0 #CarersWeek

Between January and March 2025, 1 in 5 of people who contacted us needed help with changes to NHS audiology in Leeds. We created a webpage to help: healthwatchleeds.co.uk/advice-and-i... Your feedback helps us make services better. #HealthwatchLeeds #NHSAudiology #HearingAids