Healthwatch Leeds

31/07/2026

𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

Healthwatch Leeds proudly supported this project and helped reveal how waiting times differ between communities and what happens while people wait. Our people’s panel shared real stories to shape the findings.

Find out about the award: https://tinyurl.com/53tcmab5?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Healthwatch+Leeds&utm_campaign=publer
See more about the project: https://tinyurl.com/45ts2e8x?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Healthwatch+Leeds&utm_campaign=publer

22/07/2026

Next week is the Morley and District Local Care Partnership Health and Wellbeing Event. We'll be holding a stall on Queen Street from 11 am to 3 pm so come chat to us about the health and care in the area and what is available to support.

20/07/2026

We are supporting the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leeds Biomedical Research Centre to find out how to involve people in research, specifically about people's experiences before, during and after an operation. If you or someone you know has had an operation in the last 5 years, get in touch.

They are particularly interested in hearing from people who may have faced financial limitations in accessing care. A thank you voucher will be given to those who have taken part.

19/07/2026

Come find us today at Leeds Pride. We will have a table set up at Dortmund Square (next to the statue of the man holding a barrel between CEX and Sainsbury's). Tell us about your experiences of health and care in Leeds and how services can be more inclusive.

18/07/2026

At Healthwatch Leeds, we strive to be a voice for everyone, including those within the LGBTQIA+ community. We aim to be inclusive and support anyone, regardless of sexuality or gender identity. We aim to make sure all voices are heard by health and care services.

17/07/2026

We are teaming up with Angels of Freedom CIC this weekend to provide information at a stall during Leeds Pride. Find us from 10 AM at Dortmund Square on Sunday 19 July. It will also be the perfect spot to see the parade go past.

16/07/2026

If you hadn't heard, we recently published our annual report for 2025 to 2026. While a yearly report might sound boring or not everyone's cup of tea, you can believe ours is not. Our report is packed with examples of how we have used people's experiences of health and care to make a difference. It covers improvements made to mental health crisis services, community health services, GP care, the NHS app, support for people with learning disabilities and more.

You can read it on our website:

Read the Healthwatch Leeds Annual Report 2025 to 2026. Find out how people's voices shaped NHS and social care services in Leeds this year.

15/07/2026

We regularly share your feedback about health and care services with the NHS and local authority. Last month, the Primary Care Team followed up on some issues with GP Practices in Leeds. The issues relate to:
- British Sign Language interpretation
- Calling a surgery
- Reasonable adjustments for disabled people.
It’s great to see that your feedback is being acted on and changes are being made. If you want to share your experiences of health and care, call us on 0113 8980035 or email [email protected]

Small changes make a big difference!

15/07/2026

The Leeds SEND Youth Council are proud to be hosting a special event for Disability Pride Month:
This is Us: Proud to Belong – A SEND Celebration
📅 Wednesday 22 July 2026
⏰ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm (drop in anytime)
📍 Leeds Kirkgate Market Event Space (food hall)
The Leeds SEND Youth Council are a group of young people with special educational needs and disabilities who work together to share their views and help make Leeds more inclusive.
This event is all about bringing people together so no one feels alone – celebrating identity, raising awareness, and sharing voices.
✨ What to expect:
• Creative activities like badge-making, flag design and fidget toy making
• A sensory area
• Performances
• Information stalls and support
• A welcoming space to connect with others
Everyone is welcome! Who’s with us?
👉 Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/ThisIsUsEvent22ndJuly?utm_source=fb_page&utm_medium=Healthwatch+Leeds&utm_campaign=publer
Let’s come together, be proud of who we are, and celebrate our community 💛

14/07/2026

We are attending Morley Local Care Partnership Health and well-being event on Wedensday 29 July from 11am to 3pm on Queen Street, Morley.

Last year we attended and spoke with local people about health and care services in Morley and the surrounding area.
Come along and talk to us