Wellbeing
The Talent Hub supports people’s wellbeing by offering a holistic and person-centred approach tailored to each individual’s unique goals and personal circumstances. If you would like to receive any advice/information about any of the services listed below, please click on the link in the first instance or email us at healthandcaretalent@nhs.net
Mental Health
MindWell
Mindwell is a mental health website that supports the people of Leeds, it can help you to find out about support in the city, understand common mental health problems and take care of your wellbeing.
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service
LMWS can support you to manage everyday problems such as feeling low, anxious or stressed, or struggling with sleep through our wide range of psychological support options, including phone support, instant-access online resources (Omnitherapy), group classes, and one-to-one ‘talking therapies’.
Leeds Mind
If you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health or if you are just struggling to make sense of things, seeing a counsellor might be the right option for you. Leeds Mind offer one-to-one private practice counselling to all Leeds residents.
Hub of Hope
Hub of Hope is the UK’s largest mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel better or you want to support someone who is struggling, they can help.
Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service
We offer a free, or low-cost, counselling and psychotherapy service for women and girls on low incomes in Leeds.
Men’s Health Unlocked
Men’s Health Unlocked (MHU) is a network supporting men’s health and wellbeing in Leeds.
Mental Health Crisis Text Support
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board launches a new all-age 24/7 mental health crisis text support service on 1 April 2026.
Domestic abuse
Behind Closed Doors
Behind Closed Doors has been tackling domestic abuse for 25 years. We provide support to everyone in Leeds who is affected by domestic abuse, and we act to prevent it.
Leeds Women’s Aid
Leeds Women’s Aid is an independent charity based in Leeds, providing outstanding services to women and children affected by Domestic Violence & Abuse (DV&A). We believe all women and children should live in safety, free from abuse and fear.
Wellbeing
Leeds Recovery College
Leeds Recovery College provides free workshops, courses, and training to explore, improve and maintain our mental health and wellbeing.
Linking Leeds
Social prescribing helps people to address concerns in their life that are having a negative effect on their physical and mental wellbeing. It could be debt problems, housing issues, loneliness…. or anything else. It’s tailored to the individual and connects them to services that help them feel better and live healthier lives.
Leeds Encouraging Activity in People (LEAP)
Exercise Referral Scheme for people with long term health conditions.
Feel Good Factor
Feel Good Factor (FGF) supports people to improve their health and wellbeing. Based in Chapeltown, we work with communities all across Leeds providing activities, projects and services to improve access to health opportunities.
Musculoskeletal (MSK) Support
Joint Pain Programme (Nuffield Health)
Join this free programme to relieve joint pain and lead a more independent life.
Escape-pain
ESCAPE-pain is a group rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain that integrates educational self-management and coping strategies with an exercise regimen individualised for each participant. It helps people understand their condition, teaches them simple things they can help themselves with, and takes them through a progressive exercise programme so they learn how to cope with pain better.
Get U Better
getUBetter is an app to help manage common muscle, bone and joint conditions.
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity Information Hub (MindMate)
This is a one-stop information resource to support all neurodivergent (ND) children, young people and families in Leeds both WITH and WITHOUT formal diagnoses.
Neurodiversity Toolkit
This toolkit is full of resources to help you navigate neurodiversity in the workplace. Whether you’re an employer looking to support a team member, a member of staff looking for support or a potential applicant looking for support through the recruitment process, you’ll find helpful information in this toolkit.
Leeds Autism Aim
Leeds Autism Aim is a free service to autistic adults in the Leeds area who receive little or no funded support.
Adult ADHD Service
At Leeds GP Confederation, the Adult ADHD Service is dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred assessments and treatment for neurodivergent adults.
Advocacy
The Advonet Group
The Advonet Group have over 20 years expertise in delivering high quality advocacy and developing innovative user led services.
Financial Support
Money Buddies
FREE impartial independent debt advice, budgeting support, letter writing, energy bill saving, income maximisation services and much more. Money Buddies don’t judge, tell or charge.
Money Helper
Money Helper provides free, unbiased independent money, pensions and benefits advice. Money Helper brings together the support and services of 3 government-backed financial guidance providers: the Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.
Unpaid Carers Support
Carers Leeds
Carers Leeds is an independent charity that gives specialist and tailored support, advice and information to unpaid carers aged over 16. Established in 1996, our team of expert support workers are dedicated to improving the lives of thousands of carers in Leeds.
Foodbanks
(Please contact the Talent Hub for support )
Healthy Start Scheme
Healthy Start
If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.
Housing Support
Engage Leeds
Engage are a large team of housing support staff who work city wide and support people on a one to one basis.
Addiction
Forward Leeds
Forward Leeds is the alcohol and drug service for Leeds. We help people choose not to misuse alcohol and drugs and reduce risk-taking behaviour through dedicated prevention, intervention and support.
Bed Poverty
Zarach
Zarach are on a mission to end bed poverty. Giving children the opportunity to engage at school and a chance to break the future cycle of Poverty.
Workplace Resources
Long-term conditions in the workplace
This guide has been designed by the West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership and the University of Aberdeen Business School and organisations are welcome to use and adapt to suit local needs.
Mentally Healthy Workplace Toolkit
Created in collaboration between Mindful Employer and the Leeds Mindful Employer Network, The Mentally Healthy Workplace Toolkit is a series of steps – which can be tackled in any order – to help employers across the UK have a positive approach towards mental health at work.