The Leeds HomeFirst programme was also Highly Commended in the Transforming Care for Older People category, and our Bank Staff team were finalists for their innovative workforce model. Well done to all!

Kelly, who is also a Learning Disability Champion alongside her role as a Clinical Support Worker, says:
“Due to my personal experience, I am able to support our patients in a much deeper and more meaningful way.”

Here’s Precious, one of our trainee Clinical Support Workers:
“What I love about my role is the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives every day. It could be small things like a kind word or a calm conversation or simply being there when someone needs support."

If you wish to raise concerns about your care and share any feedback with us, you can also do this by emailing [email protected]

If you are a family with concerns about your current care, please ask to speak to your midwife, or the Matron, Team Leader or Ward Manager for the area you are currently in, or where you are receiving care.

We would also like to reassure families in Leeds who are using our services currently, that we are already taking significant steps to address improvements to our maternity and neonatal services, and we know there is still much more to do.

We are committed to working openly, honestly and transparently with the inquiry team and with families who have used our services.

We are truly sorry to bereaved and harmed families who have had poor experiences when receiving care in our hospitals. We know we haven’t listened to families well enough, or responded to their concerns compassionately, and we are determined to do better.

Refreshments will be available and there will be access to the chapel to hang remembrance tokens on the tree until 7.30pm.
If you wish to attend, or are unable to come but wish for a message to be placed on the tree, please complete the form on our website: www.leedsth.nhs.uk/news/blaw25/

After the service, families, friends and staff are also invited to the Chapel to mark the Wave of Light. Battery operated tealights or lanterns can be brought along to switch on at 7pm.