Inspire North
We set out on this journey in 2018 when we brought together the work of Community Links and Foundation, two outstanding charities with decades of experience in mental health and housing. As a parent organisation we bring together this expertise and find innovative ways to provide the very best for the communities we serve. In 2025 we amalgamated to become one unified Inspire North.
We work tirelessly to support those facing mental health problems, dementia, homelessness, domestic abuse, and resettlement to build a brighter future.
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Linking Leeds Social Prescribing
Social prescribing is a holistic approach used in the UK healthcare system to support individuals with non-medical needs that affect their health and wellbeing.
Instead of offering medication or clinical treatment alone, healthcare professionals refer people to social prescribing, which helps them access community-based services and activities tailored to their personal goals and challenges. These services might include:
∙ Arts and crafts groups
∙ Gardening or walking clubs
∙ Debt advice or housing support
∙ Volunteering opportunities
∙ Mental health peer support
The aim is to improve overall wellbeing by addressing social, emotional, and practical needs, especially for people who are:
∙ Living with long-term conditions
∙ Experiencing loneliness or isolation
∙ Facing low-level mental health issues
∙ Dealing with complex social challenges
Social prescribing is a key part of the NHS’s Universal Personalised Care strategy and is designed to reduce pressure on clinical services while improving outcomes through community connection and empowerment.
- Health and Wellbeing
- Social Activities and Community Groups
- Online
- Phone
- Referral
- Self Referral
- Website
- https://linkingleeds.com/
- Contact Email
- linking.leeds@nhs.net
- 0113 336 7612
- Service Capacity
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Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 13/01/26)
- Availability
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No schedules available.
Immigration Status: All
Minimum Age: 16
Region: Leeds
We accept self-referrals and referrals from primary care health professionals (such as GPs)
Languages: On Request