Posted on: 19 January 2022
Mental health services across West Yorkshire are facing significant staffing pressures due to absence related to winter pressures and Covid. Our staff are working exceptionally hard and we would like to reassure our patients and the public that in spite of the challenges faced, essential services remain open for anyone who needs them, so people should continue to come forward for care.
People’s experience of care may be slightly different due to the changes we have had to make to manage the current situation. We know that face to face care is important to the treatment and recovery of some patients and we are prioritising this care.
We don’t yet know the full scale of rising omicron cases and how this will affect people needing NHS treatment. People can help us to help them by getting a Covid booster vaccine to protect themselves and their family, and reduce pressure on all health services. Anyone who needs a vaccine or a booster can book online here or call 119.
Free information and support for mental health, including a self-assessment tool, can be found at Mental health - NHS (www.nhs.uk). However, our system is more than the NHS – our Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) partners offer a wide range of support and resources that are local and available to everyone who needs them. The support available from these trusted partners can keep you well and help you through all parts of your care journey.
For Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield https://
For Leeds (adults) https:/
For Leeds (children and young people) https:/
For Bradford District and Craven https:/
For urgent help in a mental health crisis, call your local 24 hr helpline:
Leeds 0800 183 1485
Bradford 0800 952 1181
Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale 0800 183 0558