Healthwatch Leeds

@healthwatchleeds

Your local health and care champion. We listen to your feedback about NHS or social care services and help improve those services. Get in touch: 0113 898 0035 info@healthwatchleeds.co.uk 07717 309 843 (textphone)

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Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 22

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.

A poster advertising the Health and Wellbeing event in Morley.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 20

We are supporting the 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.

A poster by the NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Healthwatch Leeds, The Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust and University of Leeds.
It says Your care before, during and after an operation. Have you or someone you care for recently had an operation (with an overnight stay in hospital)? Do you live in Leeds? Would you like to help us shape research to look at the challenges faced by people in different neighbourhoods? We are wanting to do some research to understand people's experiences of the care they receive before, during and after having an operation.
We would like your help to tell us what you think about our idea for this reasearch. How best to talk to people about their experiences.
We are holding a focus group on Wednesday 19th August 2026 from 10am to 12 pm at Healthwatch Leeds, The Old Fire Station, Gipton Apprach, Leeds, LS9 6NL. If you are interested in getting involved or finding out more, please contact Healthwatch Leeds on 0113 898 0035 or email info@healthwatchleeds.co.uk.
We can offer support for you to attend and cover any expenses. You will receive a voucher and expenses for attending the focus group.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 19

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.

A collage of pictures of Healthwatch Leeds staff and volunteers at Leeds Pride. Text says come find us at Leeds Pride 2026. Dortmund Square 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday 19th July

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 18

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. #LeedsPride #InclusiveHealth

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 17

We are teaming up with Angels of Freedom 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.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 15

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) tinyurl.com/ThisIsUsEven...

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 14

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 #YourVoiceCounts

A volunteer taking notes while listening to an elderly couple on Morley highstreet.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 10

@carersleeds.bsky.social have released their report on 'The State of Unpaid Caring in Leeds 2026'. They heard from a total of 492 unpaid carers, sharing their concerns, personal experiences and what matters most to them. www.carersleeds.org.uk/app/uploads/...

Carers Leeds: The State of Unpaid Caring in Leeds Annual Survey 2026 findings.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 9

The Patients Association and the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP), a national charity that champions social prescribing, are running a survey to contribute to NASP's new strategy www.surveymonkey.com/r/NASP

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 8

If you are wandering by the city museum, the Volunteers of Leeds Photo Exhibition is open, featuring this photo of our wonderful Youthwatch volunteers. The images will be displayed until April 2027. If you pay a visit to the museum and post on social media, please use the hashtag #VolunteersOfLeeds

7 young volunteers from Youthwatch Leeds at a recent Youth voice meeting. The image also features 2 staff members from Healthwatch Leeds and Time for Young People. Everyone is smiling and facing the camera.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jul 6

Our annual report 2025 to 2026 is now published and it is full of stories of real change. We reached out to 1,853 people whose experiences made a direct difference. healthwatchleeds.co.uk/reports-recommendations/2026/annual-report-2025-26/ #Leeds #IndependentVoice #PatientVoice #NHS

Cover of the Healthwatch Leeds annual report. It is titled The importance of independent voice and has a collage of photographs of people, volunteers and staff over the year.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 17

Loneliness can affect anyone and significantly impact mental and physical well-being. This Loneliness Awareness Week (15th-21st), let’s encourage open conversations and remind each other of the importance of staying connected and supporting those around us. #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Giving loneliness a voice. Loneliness awareness week. Supported by Healthwatch Leeds.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 17

We had a great time on Saturday at the Fire Engine Day. Volunteers Josaphine and Blessings, with staff member Gemma, spoke with many people and had fun with our interactive spin-wheel quiz.

Josaphine is showing a young girl a Healthwatch wordsearch.

Josaphine is chatting to a man at the Healthwatch Leeds table. Blessings is sitting behind the table.

Blessing is smiling and holding a clipboard.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 12

Tomorrow we will be holding a stall at The Old Fire Station in Gipton Fire Engine Day. It is a free, family-friendly event from 11 am to 3pm with lots of fire engines, games, activities, and community stallholders. We hope to see you there 😎

A poster advertising fire engine day on Saturday 13th June 2026. Fire engines old and new, games, activities, cafe, stalls, museum tours. 11am to 3pm. Free entry.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 11

When people share their experiences with us, we make sure those experiences reach the right people - whether that is doctors, hospitals, or other health and care services across Leeds. And as this quote shows, that can lead to real improvements. #HealthwatchLeeds #Leeds #HealthAndCare

Quote reads “I made my voice heard by doctors through Healthwatch and I get appointments much better than before.”

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 10

Did you know that there are an estimated 61,500 unpaid carers living in Leeds? If you are an unpaid Carer in Leeds, find out more about the support available by contacting our friends at @carersleeds.bsky.social. #CarersWeek

A hospital and a shop with text that reads together we're building Carer friendly communities.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 9

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust are merging together and they'd love your input on the name of the new organisation. 🕛 The vote closes at midnight on Sunday 21 June 2026. 🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/news/article...

Three health professionals are walking down a blue corridor. One is wearing scrubs and the other two are wearing NHS lanyards.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 8

Diabetes Awareness Week runs from June 8 to June 14 📅 Did you know 4.6 million people in the UK are currently living with diabetes. Please take a moment to share your experience of Diabetes care in Leeds with us: healthwatchleeds.co.uk/advice-and-i... #DiabetesWeek #TalkAboutDiabetes

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 7

This National #VolunteerWeek, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible members of our Peoples Voices group, who #volunteer their time and lived experience to participate in a broad range of involvement opportunities with Healthwatch Leeds and many of our partners.

A picture of people sitting around a large table for a focus group.

Thank you for being a great volunteer. The world needs more people like you. Hands are raised with hearts in the palms.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 6

During #VolunteersWeek @volactionleeds.bsky.social and Leeds Building Society held a Volunteer Celebration Event, an evening dedicated to celebrating the incredible contributions by volunteers of Leeds. @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social @leedsrhinos.bsky.social

4 Young Youthwatch volunteers wearing matching yellow t-shirts are standing with Ronnie the Rhino, the Leeds Rhinos rugby team mascot

6 volunteers are pictured alongside their volunteer manager and the Lord Mayor of Leeds. The volunteers are holding their outstanding contribution certificates.

2 Youthwatch volunteers wearing yellow t-shirts are pictured holding up their certificates.

The volunteer manager is smiling with a Healthwatch volunteer who is a wheelchair user.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 5

This #VolunteersWeek, we would like to extend our sincere #thanks to the members of Healthwatch Leeds Board, who generously volunteer their time, knowledge and expertise to provide strategic leadership and oversight, helping to shape the future of Healthwatch Leeds.

The board directors are standing together. Some are in person, and some are on a set of monitors behind.

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers who help make a difference to health and care.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 5

Kay has volunteered as a Healthwatch Leeds board director for the last 18 months. During that time, she has contributed her time in a variety of ways. This #VolunteersWeek2026, we want to thank our #Volunteer board directors.

Kay at an event in Kirkgate market. She is listening to a woman's feedback and taking notes on a clipboard.

It's time to say thank you. #VolunteersWeek

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 4

We know volunteers make a difference to our work, they are #SimplyTheBest! It's all about #GiveAndGet, #GivingTime and getting an experience! 2 volunteers shared their comments on their volunteer experience with us. Thanks for all that you do to help 😊 #VolunteerWeek #DoingGoodLeeds

“Knowing our efforts will have a direct impact on enhancing the quality of life for people accessing these services is truly rewarding.”

“Volunteering with Healthwatch has been an incredibly enriching experience that I am grateful for.”

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 4

Throughout #VolunteersWeek2026, we are celebrating the impact of volunteering. Did you know that between 2025 and 2026, our incredible volunteers gifted us 2150 hours of their time to help us improve health and care in Leeds? In total, 81 people volunteered an amazing 799 times. #GiftOfTime

Thank You. A massive thank you to all the volunteers who have provided their time and efforts to help make health and social care services better serve their communities.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 3

We regularly capture people's journeys through health and care services by recording interviews describing their recent experiences. If you would like to find out more or share your story, visit healthwatchleeds.co.uk/our-work/how...

A poster advertising people to participate and share their experiences of health and care services.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 3

We are celebrating the different ways volunteers are involved for #VolunteerWeek. Ayad has volunteered for almost 18 months, doing virtual data inputting and sharing his own experiences of health and care services in Leeds. healthwatchleeds.co.uk/how-does-it-... #ThankYou

A snapshot of Ayad sitting in the middle of his living room, in his wheelchair. A microphone is clipped to his jumper.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 3

This #VolunteerWeek2026, we want to share benefits of volunteering. “Volunteering can open different pathways to skills and careers you may not find directly in education." Find out more about Elsa’s time as a volunteer: www.leeds.ac.uk/directory-re... @universityofleeds.bsky.social

Elsa sat at a desk, volunteering in the Healthwatch Leeds office.

Elsa is looking at a computer screen in the Healthwatch Leeds office.

“It’s time to celebrate!” and “#VolunteersWeek”, surrounded by colourful shapes and outlined stars.

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 2

It's Day 2 of #VolunteerWeek. Meet @youthwatchleeds.bsky.social Volunteer Elsa, who told us: “I have really enjoyed my time, and cannot wait to continue giving my time, especially in my new role as Co-opted Board Director for Youthwatch.' #PowerOfYouthDay #IWill #SayingThanks

Volunteer Elsa is holding a certificate of recognition from the University of Leeds for volunteering with Healthwatch Leeds. Next to her is Craig, the volunteer manager.

Proudly supporting youth social action #iwill

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 2

The University of Leeds, IMPACT and SENSITISE are working together to find how technology can support people. Are you receiving care, a family member, or a carer of someone and living in Leeds? To find out more, contact Sara Rodgers on S.A.Rodgers@leeds.ac.uk or 07442637918

A poster inviting people to join an interactive day about how technology can support people in Adult Social Care. There are two sessions with lunch provided in between. Find out more, contact Sara Rodgers on S.A.Rodgers@leeds.ac.uk or 07442637918

Healthwatch Leeds@healthwatchleeds· Jun 2

It's #PowerOfYouthDay2026. This #VolunteerWeek, we are celebrating the difference our young people make. @youthwatchleeds.bsky.social volunteers launched Time2Talk, a project where they visited local drop-in services, including The Children's Society's Time for Young People.