Why independent listening matters in health and social careJointly commissioned by Healthwatch England, The King’s Fund carried out an independent review of the Healthwatch model, looking at what worked well, what challenges the model faced and what the future of people and community services should look like when the NHS is undergoing significant structural change.Back to reports…Briefing paper published 27 … Read More
Local Healthwatch Services Unite to Oppose Government Plans
Healthwatch Leeds Joins National Call to Protect Independent Patient Voice during Government Plans to Centralise OversightHealthwatch Leeds is standing with over 130 other local Healthwatch services across England to urge the government to halt plans that could significantly weaken the independent voice of patients and the public – 22 July 2025Back to reports…A letter to the Secretary of State for … Read More
Improving Children’s Access to NHS Dental Care
Taking care of your smileIn response to huge issues in trying to find an NHS dentist, we improved access to NHS dentists for children and young people while raising awareness of oral health.Back to reports…Children and young people’s oral health reportPublished 18 March 2025 Written by the Healthwatch team If you would like the report in another format, please contact … Read More
Annual report 2023-24
Annual Report 2023 to 2024″We believe strongly in the importance of proactively reaching out to listen to people and communities. By hearing directly from people at risk of experiencing unequal access to services, partners (those in power) can take informed action.” Jane Mischenko and Jonathan Phillips, Co-Chairs of Healthwatch Leeds.Back to reports…Annual Report 2023 to 2024Published 17 September 2024 Written … Read More
Annual report 2021-22
Annual Report 2021 to 2022″In this Annual Report you can read about some of the ways in which we have worked with others, including the voluntary sector, to play a part in influencing what services are provided, and how they are provided, so that they meet the needs of the people of Leeds, especially those with the poorest health and … Read More
Looking After You
Looking after you: How people’s lifestyles have been impacted by Covid-19 in the LS25/LS26 Local Care Partnership area.
Annual Report 2019-20
The last year has been a very positive one for Healthwatch Leeds. We have reinforced and built on our previous work and have increased our profile across the City of Leeds. A number of examples can be seen in here.