Living in Gipton and Harehills during the pandemic and beyond

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Summary of report content

Healthwatch Leeds undertook a project to hear from the residents of Gipton and Harehills, the second most deprived ward in the city, to inform a strategic, community led response to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic locally.  It took place from February to June 2021.  They spoke to 222 people in total.

  • People will need time and support to recover from a year of mixed messages about COVID.
  • Everyone’s COVID experience has been unique.
  • Community is a source of both tension and loyalty.
  • Gipton and Harehills are felt to be held back by stigma.
  • Nature and the environment have the potential to enhance lives.
  • Better services around crime, transport and rents make for a better life.

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General details

Local Healthwatch
Healthwatch Leeds
Publication date
Date evidence capture began
Date evidence capture finished
Key themes
Cleanliness, Hygiene and Infection Control
Health inequality
Prevention of diseases, including vaccination, screening and public hygiene
Lifestyle and wellbeing; wider determinants of health

Methodology and approach

Was the work undertaken in partnership with another organisation?
No
Primary research method used
Engagement event
Interviews
Survey
If an Enter and View methodology was applied, was the visit announced or unannounced?
N/A

Details of people who shared their views

Number of people who shared their views
222
Age group
16 to 17 years
18 to 24 years
25 to 49 years
65 to 79 years
80+ years
Gender
All
Ethnicity
All
Sexual orientation
Not known
Does this report feature carers?
Not known
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