Our volunteers Denise and Echo did a great job letting people know about what we do and how we can support people at the Health and Wellbeing fair today.
We are an independent champion of people's experiences with Leeds health and care services. healthwatchleeds.co.uk/get-in-touch/

If you need to make a complaint about a service but are unsure of how to start, our #SelfAdvocacy Complaint Template can help!
Download a copy for free from our Self-Advocacy Resources page here: advonet.org.uk/resources/self…

Feeling overwhelmed by stress and low mood can be challenging as we age, but we’ve got your back! Our team of dedicated mental wellbeing practitioners have tailored support to help you and your loved ones feel better.

For more information, visit us at: leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk

Mental Health Awareness Week is in May! Come and join us at the LeedsKirkgateMarket for the Marketplace event during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek happening on 16 May! It is going to be a great opportunity to raise awareness and support each other.
#MentalHealthMatters

A massive Healthwatch congratulation to our Community Project Worker for winning the 25under25 Common Purpose Award.

Rameesah did the Leeds 150 legacy campaign back in 2021 and since has used her skills to help address and ensure youth voices are heard in health and care.

We have just published our April newsletter.

In this edition you can find out about what has happened as a result of our care home visits, Laura's video update, other exciting news for Healthwatch and Youthwatch, opportunities to have your say and more...
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Did you know you do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number to register with a GP? nhs.uk/nhs-services/g…

Thank you Harriet Wright for helping this pregnant woman access her local GP.

#LeedsGP #InfoAndAdvice #HealthwatchLeeds

A new training video will be coming soon for our volunteers. The video will boost volunteers' confidence when going out and talking to people about health and care. It will include useful tips and real-life examples. Thanks to the volunteers who filmed it yesterday 🙌
#Volunteers

Are you caring for an adult who has a learning disability or is Neurodivergent? Do you want to understand more about Supported Living?

Carers Leeds & Aspire CBS will be hosting information sessions throughout May 2024 for #unpaidcarers .

Find out more⤵️
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Join us at the Health and Wellbeing Fair next week on April 25th, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Cardigan Community Centre, LS6 1LJ. We'll be there, along with many others, ready to provide you with the information and support you need to take care of your health and wellbeing.

We are pleased to announce that our board director Angie Pullen has recently been appointed Vice Chair of Healthwatch Leeds. Angie is already a fantastically dedicated volunteer. She will be working alongside Jonathan and Jane (our Co-chairs) make sure your voice shapes services

Happy Vaisakhi from all of us at Healthwatch Leeds. We hope this day brings joy, prosperity, and good health to you and your family #Vaisakhi #HappyVaisakhi

Wishing a joyful and peaceful Eid al-Fitr to all our volunteers and followers in Leeds🌙
✨ #EidMubarak #Leeds #EidAlFitr

Great to speak to people in Leeds today about their health and care experiences for #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Today we featured in a BBC article shedding light on the digital divide in healthcare and growing concerns about the accessibility of these services for vulnerable groups. We encourage you to read the article and share your experiences

Healthwatch England
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Hey Women of Armley! 🌟 Join our free fitness classes led by our amazing Mental Health Support Worker, Paula. Open to everyone in the community and those getting mental health support. Come sweat it out and boost your mood with us! 💪

#ArmleyCommunity #StressAwarenessMonth

If you're #ActuallyAutistic and want to #SpeakUp for yourself and your rights, we have some free #SelfAdvocacy tools that can help with that!
Download them all for free from our website at this link: leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/self… #AutismAcceptanceWeek #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Come find us tomorrow at LeedsKirkgateMarket for the Autism Acceptance Month Event. Free for anyone to attend. Along with many other stalls, we will be offering information about support available in Leeds. #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAcceptanceMonth

Today Hannah, Angie and Gemma were interviewed by BBC Radio Leeds talking about their experiences of accessing health and care online and by telephone and the barriers it can cause for people who are not able to use technology, following our report and recommendations #BBC

Come join us next week on Tuesday 9th April as we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month by holding an event in Kirkgate market. The event is to raise awareness of the support available for people with Autism. We will be there from 11am to 2pm.

#AutismAcceptanceMonth #Neurodiversity