We went to Pudsey market and park as part of our tour of West Leeds.
13 people joined us for this Big Leeds Chat. What did people say in Pudsey?
Three topics came out of our conversations very strongly when the Big Leeds Chat called in at Pudsey.
The first and most prominent was how hard it’s been to get support from the GP, and face-to-face support in particular. In some cases, things had got so difficult that people had the impression that the health service wasn’t functioning as it should anymore, and people wanted more doctors to be hired.
We also heard that mental health services hadn’t been prompt enough in every case.
Second, people told us that it didn’t always feel safe to be out and about in Pudsey, and they wanted more, and more reactive, policing.
Third, Pudsey residents would like the area to be a little friendlier to young children and families, with more things for them to do.
What next steps for Pudsey did our decision-makers take away from their chats?
“GP face to face appointments being increased. People feel they are being fobbed off with phone appointments.”
“Inter-generated work. Work with nature & music. Renovate/improve the skate park.”
