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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

Project to collect and present the experiences of people receiving end-of-life care and their loved ones, particularly those facing inequality and inequity, so that the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) can make changes that improve services for everyone in the West Yorkshire region.

In this report you’ll find:

• What we already know about end-of-life care
• What we have learned
• Health inequalities review
• Findings by place: Bradford District & Craven, Leeds, Wakefield District, Kirklees and Calderdale
• Next steps

Healthwatch Kirklees has worked in partnership with (Third Sector Leaders) Community Champions to reach over 2000 people to tackle:

• Diabetes and risk factors awareness
• The challenges and barriers to accessing diabetes services and support faced by individuals

In this report, you’ll find information about barriers and recommendations:

• Awareness – The unanimous mention of a lack of awareness of services, risks and support across all demographics underscores the need for more robust outreach and education efforts.
• Language & Communication – Beyond the linguistic challenges often associated with non-native English speakers, the data revealed that individuals with learning disabilities face similar barriers.
• Time Constraints – Time emerged as a significant barrier, especially among working-age individuals and those with physical impairments.
• Gender Disparities – The distinct challenges women face, particularly regarding language and understanding, emphasise the need for gender-sensitive approaches in service provision and communication.

Healthwatch Kirklees has worked in partnership with (Third Sector Leaders) Community Champions to reach over 2000 people to tackle:

• Cervical screening and cervical cancer risk factors/symptoms awareness

• The challenges and barriers to accessing cervical screening services and support

In this report, you’ll find information about:

• Community-specific strategies addressing barriers and concerns raised around cervical screening. Recommendations to:
  • Collaborate with local leaders and organisations for culturally sensitive approaches, including multilingual and accessible resources.
  • Develop campaigns targeting different age groups to address barriers, specific fears and practical issues.
• Collaborative Healthcare Networks. Recommendations to:
  • Provide additional cervical screening support for Health Inclusion Groups and ensure that vulnerable populations receive targeted support and information.
  • Collaborate with local voluntary and support organisations to provide specialised assistance for those needing it.