#TogetherLeeds Newsletters

#TogetherLeeds is a weekly community bulletin from Healthwatch Leeds working in partnership with Leeds City Council, Leeds NHS Clinical Commissioning Group and Forum Central.

The newsletter was developed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and in light of an increase in misinformation being shared across traditional and digital channels. It aims to provide in one place the most up-to-date national and local information that local people can trust.

You can find information on what is happening in Leeds right now including:

Key service messages and changes
Where to get help
Mental health and wellbeing tips
Contact details for organisations you may need

New Look

After 20 editions as a weekly bulletin, Healthwatch Leeds have now launched a brand new look and will be publishing the newsletter fortnightly. Check out edition 21 for the latest update.

Editions

Here are the collection of #TogetherLeeds newsletters. Click on the images to download and read the issues. You can also sign up to the mailing list to receive updates to your mailbox.

Latest

Podcast - Episode 23

Craig is in conversation with Dr Christopher Banham, an autistic educator who advocates for making education more accessible. Listen now>>
Stress Busting Little by Little

There can be many causes of stress including mental health issues, financial problems, or difficulties our personal or work lives. Read our guide for tips on reducing your stress >>>
AutistiCon24

AutistiCon is back at Leeds Playhouse! Tuesday June 11th 2024, 9:30am - 4:30pm. Check out this event>>
Don't Lose Your Voice

Our voices, like our fingerprints, are all unique. As we get older we risk losing our unique voice, unless we try to look after it properly. Read our guide to find out more>>>

Long Covid Easy-Read

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust have published some easy-read information about long Covid. Read it here >>
What is the Omicron variant?

We've created some easy-read information about the new Covid-19 variant and how it will affect us. Read it here >>
Covid-19 in Leeds - keeping the numbers down

Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Leeds, which could lead to a rise in the number of people admitted to hospital. Find out what is happening to try keep the numbers down, and how you can help.
Covid-19: Latest Travel Advice

The government have published new advice about travelling in and out of areas where Covid-19 infections are higher than the rest of the country. This also includes safety advice for people living in those areas. You can view our easy-read information about the new advice here.
Covid-19 New Rules - 17th May 2021

The lockdown restrictions are easing again on 17th May. You can find our easy-read explanation of the new rules here.
I'm autistic: When can I get my Covid vaccination?

With so much information around about who can get vaccinated and when, it's understandable to feel anxious about whether or not you can get vaccinated yet. Here, you can find out about whether you are eligible for the vaccine, and how the system works.
Covid-19 New Rules (12 April 2021)

Covid-19 lockdown restrictions in England will begin to ease from Monday, 12 April 2021. Find our easy-read guide to explain the new rules for autistic readers and people with learning disabilities
Roving Vaccination Bus (Updated 13-04-2021)

There is a roving Covid vaccination bus in Leeds that will be working its way around the city. There will be staff available to complete the Covid vaccination to those eligible, which includes care staff, and those who use our services. Find out more here
New rules 29th March easy-read

The lockdown rules are easing on 29th March. You can find our easy-read explanation of the new rules here.
Covid-19 Vaccine: now available to unpaid carers

Unpaid carers are now being invited to receive their first COVID-19 vaccination. Carers will be contacted in phases, starting with those carers already known to health and social care services. Find out more here.