Forum Central is the collective voice for the health and care third sector in Leeds. Our work connects third sector organisations in Leeds with each other and the health and social care system.

We run networks that focus on a range of health and care specialisms. Our third sector networks connect people with decision makers in Leeds and what’s happening in the city. With a membership network of around 300 organisations we are here to support the third sector be informed, connected and visible.

Learn more about our work and networks by following the links below.

Learning Disability

We support voluntary sector organisations who work with and for people with learning disabilities in Leeds, and work together with our members to bring about positive change.

Mental Health

We promote third sector organisations that support people’s mental health and wellbeing in Leeds, by providing information, representation and opportunities across the health and care sectors.

Older People

We support support third sector organisations who work with older people with the aim to make Leeds a city for all ages. Forum Central partner Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF) deliver this work.

Physical & Sensory Impairment

We promote third sector organisations that work to improve the lives of disabled people in Leeds, by providing information, representation and opportunities across the health and care sectors.

Physical & Sensory Impairment

Men’s Health Unlocked (MHU) is a partnership delivering support in the field of men’s health and wellbeing in Leeds.

Physical & Sensory Impairment

Leeds Older People’s Forum deliver Enhance in partnership with Leeds Community Healthcare Trust and Third Sector partners. It supports safe and sustainable discharge from hospital  into a safe and secure home environment.

Physical & Sensory Impairment

Forum Central ensures there is third sector representation across the key strategic boards across health and care in our region.

Local Care Partnership

We support joined-up team working across 19 different Leeds neighbourhoods to improve health and care delivery to local people, a requirement set out in the NHS Plan.

Communities of Interest

The Communities of Interest Network (COIN) aims to highlight and address inequalities faced by communities of interest. We work in partnership to support this network of community-based organisations.