What good and bad looks like in local health and care
Healthwatch Leeds has been looking at what good and bad experiences of health and care look like for people across Leeds. This work draws on what local people have shared about what helps, what gets in the way, and what needs to change. Read the Healthwatch Leeds report. Your Healthwatch Leeds
NHS 111: what Healthwatch Leeds found
As part of this work, Healthwatch Leeds gathered feedback about people’s experiences of the NHS 111 mental health crisis support line, including what worked well and what did not. The report sets out what people told Healthwatch Leeds, what needs to change, and what has already improved as a result of that feedback. See the NHS 111 mental health crisis support line findings. Your Healthwatch Leeds+1
Forum Central’s role
Forum Central supported this work alongside other VCSE organisations in Leeds by helping to share opportunities for people and organisations to take part, and by amplifying Healthwatch Leeds’ calls for feedback through our channels. Repost: Used NHS 111 Mental Health Option? Give your feedback. forumcentral.org.uk
Report
Healthwatch Leeds has published the report and recommendations from this work. Read the report. Your Healthwatch Leeds
Audio recording
There is also an audio option available, for anyone who would rather listen than read. Listen to audio recordings of people’s comments. Your Healthwatch Leeds
Petition update
Healthwatch Leeds is also sharing the national petition linked to proposals affecting local Healthwatch. The petition is currently open, with a closing date shown on the petition page. Review the decision to abolish independent local Healthwatch (petition). petition.parliament.uk+1
