Welcome to Your Healthwatch Leeds
You may have seen the government's proposal to close independent Healthwatch. This proposal will not take effect immediately. We are still working, still listening and still here to support you. Read our full statement.
We also joined 130 other Healthwatch in writing an open letter to the Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, about the importance of providing an independent voice service for the public.
Sign and share the national petition to save local Healthwatch.
Advice & Information
We provide an information service to help you understand and access health and care services in the Leeds area.
We also want you to tell us about your experiences, have you had a good or bad experience of a health or care service? Use our feedback form.
The information service is open on weekdays from 9am to 4pm.
If there is no answer, please leave a message or email us and we aim to get back to you within two working days.
Call: 0113 898 0035
Email: info@healthwatchleeds.co.uk
Text: 07717 309 843
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YouthWatch Leeds
We’re a group of 14-25 year old volunteers that work with YouthWatch Leeds. We listen to the views of children and young people on how services like doctors, dentists and social workers could be made better for them.
We make sure their voices are heard! We try to be a group where everyone can be involved and have their say. You can read more about how we work in our Ways of Working by clicking on the button below.
For more information about YouthWatch Leeds and to find out if you would like to join, email Annie or phone us on 0113 898 0035.
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Volunteering with us
We don’t have a fixed idea of who will want to help us out, but if you agree with our vision and values – we’ll try and work something out with you.
We will always try to match the role to where your interests are.
We want volunteering to reflect your interests and your ideas about how we can help to improve health and social care systems in Leeds.
How does it feel for me?
We are following the journey of Diane and Gemma through health and care, documenting it through videos. Diane is Deaf and struggles to communicate with professionals without an interpreter.
Gemma, her daughter, often finds herself stepping in to help fill the gap and help her mum understand her health and care.
Anti-racism statement
Following recent national events towards refugees, asylum seekers, and the global majority, we want to reassure you that Healthwatch Leeds is a safe and inclusive organisation. We do not tolerate acts of racism or hate crimes.
You can read our full statement on how we are supporting our staff, volunteers and the public during this worrying time.
Digital healthcare
The NHS 10-year plan focuses on the shift from analogue to digital in health services. To address this, we wrote a briefing paper which considers why it is essential that we get this right for people, what services can do to help and the risk to people if not done properly. Our paper highlights people's experiences of digital becoming the "new front door" to the NHS.
Our latest newsletter
The monthly newsletter tells you:
- recent reports that have already made a difference
- our latest videos
- and opportunities for you to get involved.
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West Yorkshire Voice
West Yorkshire Voice is a diverse group of members of the public and organisations which share their views and experiences of health and care services at a West Yorkshire level.
Click on the buttons below to find out more and register your interest in joining the West Yorkshire Voice.
For members of the publicFor organisations and groupsFind out more
Are you struggling to find a NHS dentist?
We have created a page to provide you with information and advice on finding a dentist.
While we can't book you in with a dentist, we can point you in the right direction.
Click the button below to read about how to find an NHS dentist and how to get urgent dental treatment.
You can also contact us by calling 0113 898 0035 or emailing info@healthwatchleeds.co.uk
Advice and Info