Healthwatch Wakefield

10/06/2026

Strike action starts from 7:00 am Monday 15 June and runs until 7:00 am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected.
You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.

Strike action starts from 7am Monday 15 June and runs until 7am Friday 19 June. Some NHS services will be affected.

You will be contacted if your appointment needs to be changed.

Please continue to come forward for the care you need

08/06/2026

It's Carers Week.
Nearly half of unpaid carers feel their role is not understood and valued by their community.
We value you. Talk to us if you need advice, support, or signposting to health and care services and/or help.

Nearly half of unpaid carers feel their role is not understood and valued by their community.

Today we launch our Building Carer Friendly Communities report. It explores carers’ experiences and sets out the action needed, by the Government and by communities across the UK, to bring about greater recognition and support for unpaid carers.

Read our latest research and recommendations for change: https://carersuk.pulse.ly/ezpumui6w9

Carers Week is made possible through Carers UK working together with six other major charities: Age UK Carers Trust The Lewy Body Society ME Association MND Association and Rethink Mental Illness

07/06/2026

As Volunteer Week comes to a close, we’d like to say another big thank you.
To all our volunteers over the years, and the staff who looked after them then and now.
To our Panel Participants who help us shape local mental health and adult social care services.
Not forgetting our trustees, who give up their time to share their knowledge and skills.
We can’t do what we do without you.

01/06/2026

Local people with disabilities can now travel on Wakefield District buses for FREE at any time of day - including before 9.30 am on weekdays!

Big news for Wakefield 🚌

From today, people with disabilities can travel on Wakefield buses for FREE at any time of day - including before 9.30am on weekdays.

We're trialling this change in Wakefield first, with plans to roll it out across the whole of West Yorkshire next year.

That means better access to jobs, training and everyday life for disabled pass holders and their companions and this is just the start.

https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/news/disabled-bus-pass-holders-to-benefit-from-free-anytime-bus-travel-on-wakefield-services/

Find out which services are covered 👉 wyweaver.com

01/06/2026

Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn’t be able to do what we do. Thank you to our current volunteers and all those who have made a difference over the last 13 years.

24/05/2026

When the weather is hot, it is important to know the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Heat exhaustion does not usually need emergency medical help if you can cool down within 30 minutes. If it turns into heatstroke, it needs to be treated as an emergency - call 999.

For more information, visit

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can happen if you get too hot. They can be serious. They usually happen during a heatwave or in a hot climate, but can also be caused by very intense exercise.

24/05/2026

If you or your child feels unwell during the weekend or evening it can be confusing knowing where to turn. Use 111 or visit .
Find seasonal advice, pharmacy finder and information on local health and care services at https://orlo.uk/Fj7j0

24/05/2026

This bank holiday weekend, some pharmacies might have different opening hours.
Search ‘Find a pharmacy NHS’ or click below to find an open pharmacy near you.
https://orlo.uk/2IyBw

This bank holiday weekend, some pharmacies might have different opening hours.

Search ‘Find a pharmacy NHS’ or click below to find an open pharmacy near you.

https://orlo.uk/2IyBw

24/05/2026

It’s useful to know about local services available if you become unwell this bank holiday weekend.
Find help, advice and tips for staying well at togetherwe-can.com.

It’s useful to know about local services available if you become unwell this bank holiday weekend.

Find help, advice and tips for staying well at togetherwe-can.com.

21/05/2026

This Dementia Awareness Week we’d like to remind local people of Memory Action Group, a fantastic volunteer led peer support group who provide advice, information, and fun activities twice weekly in Wakefield.