What's new at Healthwatch Kirklees

Transgender and non-binary people's experiences of GP access

October 30, 2024
We are happy to share our next research project that explores the experiences of trans and non-binary individuals when interacting with GPs, particularly regarding changes related to gender markers, names, and gender-specific care.   We are reaching out to anyone who identifies as gender-diverse, trans, or non-binary, which includes a wide range of identities beyond…

Leaving Hospital: experiences of those needing reablement support at home or intermediate care is out now!

July 23, 2024
We are pleased to state that our Leaving hospital: experiences of those needing reablement support at home or intermediate care report has been released! Hospital discharge is a common topic in the feedback Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale receive. Our data shows that some people struggle when they are discharged without enough support, which can…

Non-emergency patient transport

October 8, 2024
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) would like to know how people travel to medical appointments and if they know about different support that is available to people. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) would like to know how people travel to medical appointments and if they know about different support that is…

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Giving a voice to people who need it most

We’re working creatively across Kirklees and Calderdale to give a voice to people who feel unheard and/or who find it hard to access current ways of giving feedback to health and social care services.

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Reports Hub


As a part of our Enter and View programme, we made three announced visits to the discharge areas at Calderdale Royal Hospital.

We observed the service and engaged with patients and staff members to gather feedback on:

  • Patients’ thoughts on hospital discharge
  • The discharge area experience
  • What’s working well in the discharge areas
  • Any suggested areas for improvements

This report outlines our findings and recommendations – Enter and View CRH Discharge Areas Report

By Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale
Enter and View

Healthwatch Kirklees talked to women in our local area to find out what they are currently doing to look after their health and wellbeing and how confident they feel doing so.

In this report, you’ll find:
• A summary of our findings
• Information on the barriers women in Kirklees face when it comes to managing or improving their health and wellbeing
• Data on women’s confidence and ability to manage their health and wellbeing
• Ideas from women in Kirklees on what they need to improve their health and wellbeing

By Healthwatch Kirklees and Healthwatch Calderdale
Engagement women's health

women staying well running near Batley train station

Let your voice be heard

Between now and 30 November Healthwatch are taking an essential step to ensure that all women in our community are represented in how the health and social care system supports your health, wellbeing and ability to self-care. 

We’d like to invite women, girls and those who identify as female over the age of 16 to come and talk to us about: 

  • Health Management: How are you currently managing your health and wellbeing? 
  • Confidence Levels: How confident do you feel in your ability to self-care effectively? 
  • Ideas for Support: What do you think is needed to help women look after their health and wellbeing? 

Taking part is easy 
It’s quick and easy to share your experiences 


Have your say 

Thank you, your voices matter and you can find out how our engagement projects make a difference on in our project pages. Your feedback will be kept anonymous and gives health and social care service managers the information they need to make changes everyone in our community will benefit from. Find out more and read the Healthwatch self care secrets.