The difference our Partnership is making

Find out more about how we work across our partnership to ensure that effective practice in health and housing is routinely shared and to support opportunities to integrate services where we can.

Discover how NHS Talking Therapies, funded by the Healthy Working Life programme, supported Noah’s recovery, helping him rebuild confidence and safely return to work with tailored therapy and practical employment advice.

Additional funding from the Healthy Working Life programme means that an online mentoring platform can now reach a wider audience across Wakefield district.

As part of Healthy Working Life, Live Well Wakefield expanded its social prescribing service to support people working across local hospitals, GP practices and social care providers.

A routine follow-up appointment in Leeds has potentially prevented a life-changing stroke.

Through the Employee Empowerment Programme, Invictus Wellbeing works in partnership with C&K Careers and the Calderdale Cares Partnership to support young adults at risk of losing their jobs due to mental health challenges and long-term health conditions.

In Wakefield, a new digital learning platform is changing how health and care staff build skills, support each other and stay well at work.

The Leeds Health and Care Academy commissioned an integrated coaching service delivered by Inspire North. This service brings together work coaching, health coaching and social prescribing to support the health and social care workforce.

As part of Healthy Working Life, Vita Health Group delivers NHS Talking Therapies with a focus on helping people stay in work or return to work as part of their recovery. Read Gillian's story.

The Compassionate Leadership Programme aims to help leaders create healthier working environments where people can stay well, stay in work and support each other.

Ellie* is a senior health professional who has recently used the Healthy Working Life Programme’s Vocational Rehab service. This is her story about how the service helped her return to employment, when she thought she would never be able to work again.

Through free forums, specialist training and tailored organisational guidance, the Employer Support for Unpaid Carers in the Workplace project is transforming how businesses recognise and support employees with caring responsibilities.

Bradford’s Transition Service is redefining support for those aged 16 to 25 with type 1 diabetes, offering continuity and personalised care as they move from paediatric to adult services, strengthened by collaboration across West Yorkshire.

In Wakefield District, three voluntary community organisations joined forces to bring health and wellbeing support closer to home. Together, they offered free healthy lifestyle screenings and awareness activities at Havercroft and Ryhill Community Learning Centre, St Mary’s Community Centre and Red Roof Community Centre.