Health information

Mental health and wellbeing

Find information and support for your mental health.

Some local self refer counselling services include:

https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/
https://leeds.omnitherapy.org/
https://leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk/

CRUSE - bereavement counselling

Mindmate - children/young adults

Andys Man club - men only

Social care and support

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.

Please also ask our care navigators about our social prescribers.

Bereavement

Online
If you are looking for advice about dealing with the practical aspects (such as legal issues) of someone dying then try the Bereavement centre (https://www.bereavementadvice.org).
The Leeds Bereavement Forum (https://lbforum.org.uk/services/) contains a lot of information on the services available in Leeds.
In person
There are also several organisations and charities that provide specialist advice and support to those that have been bereaved:

Pregnancy Advice

Pregnancy advice
Pregnant women in Leeds have access to excellent NHS maternity care through Leeds Teaching Hospitals. Key steps include registering with a midwife via your GP or the My Pregnancy Notes portal. Expectant mothers should also look into local support programs and resources tailored for a healthy pregnancy. 
https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/services/maternity/my-pregnancy-notes/
Essential NHS Contacts
  • Community Triage Line: For non-urgent pregnancy questions, call 0113 206 7111 (Mon-Fri, 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM).
  • Maternity Assessment Centres: For urgent concerns like pain, bleeding, or waters breaking, contact the Leeds General Infirmary at 0113 392 6731 or St James’s Hospital at 0113 206 5781. 
Free Local Wellbeing & Fitness
  • Bump and Baby Fit: You can access free, council-funded swimming and yoga classes for pregnant people. Find locations and schedules through Active Leeds. 
  • Mental Health Support: The MindWell Leeds portal provides an excellent directory for emotional support, talking therapies, and perinatal groups.
Financial & Welfare Help
  • Healthy Start Scheme: Pregnant women in Leeds can apply for the NHS Healthy Start scheme to receive assistance with the costs of milk, fruit, vegetables, and free vitamins. 

Health A-Z

Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.

Medicines A-Z

Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.

Coronavirus

Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).

NHS App

The NHS app lets you book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and access a range of other healthcare services.

NHS 111

NHS 111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally.

Find your NHS number

Use this service to get your NHS number.

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.

You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.

Page last reviewed: 17 June 2026
Page created: 27 October 2025