It is with a heavy heart we have to announce the closure of Well Women centre due to financial issues. As of now we will no longer be operating.

We have loved being able to support the women of Wakefield for the last 40 years. Supporting and empowering women is still incredibly important to all staff and we are devastated that our centre has to close under these circumstances.

We would like to thank everyone who has supported the centre over the past 40 years in any capacity. We are so grateful to have had this opportunity for as long as we have.

We would like to thank our clients for all the hard work they have done. It has been a privilege working with you all and seeing your journey.

Each staff member – counsellor, caseworker, administrator, volunteer – has loved working with the Centre. It has been an incredibly special place to work and we will treasure the experiences we have had here.

We have been advised that other services will contact any clients they can support.

For more information on alternative services that can support you, please see:

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/services/

https://talking.turning-point.co.uk/get-support

https://cranstoun.org/

You can contact your GP, 111, or 999 in an emergency.

Take care of yourselves.

Thank you and goodbye 💙💚

Well Women Centre to Step Up the Dance Moves for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Leeds Abbey Dash

We were lucky enough that the incredibly generous Molly ran the Leeds Abbey Dash at the end of November to raise money for our Centre

She did such an incredible job in the run and the fundraising, we are so grateful for every penny she has raised for us

WWC Christmas Closure

As of Wednesday 12th November we will not be accepting new referrals for our Casework service, except for women who meet the criteria for the Accelerator pathway (drug and alcohol use).

This closure is in place until further notice.

We remain open for referrals for Counselling, Complementary Therapies, and Groups & Courses.

We are asking clients and professionals for their feedback on the service we provide.

Client Survey

Are you a woman who has used our services, is currently receiving support from us, or might want to in the future?

We’re asking all local women to take just 1 minute to complete a short survey. Your answers will help us show funders how much our services are needed and valued — and this is crucial for us to secure funding so we can continue to deliver and improve the support we offer to women across our community.

• If you’ve ever used or are currently using our services: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWBHZ6R
• If you haven’t yet but might in the future: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TKSDYTF

Every response really counts and will help us shape our work and make sure women’s voices are at the heart of everything we do.

Thank you so much for your time and support — together we can make a real difference

Professional survey

We’re reaching out to our professional partners and colleagues for your support.

As you know, Well Women Centre provides specialist holistic support to women across our community, many of whom face complex issues. To help us evidence the need for continued funding, we’re asking for to complete a very short survey (less than 1 minute)

• Partner organisation survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WWCPOS25

These insights will directly support our funding applications and help us protect and strengthen our services for local women.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support

Our Casework Team have been independently evaluated and have some fantastic praise for their service.

Here are just some of the fantastic comments from other professionals as well as clients

“The Well Women centre Wakefield, Has been providing outstanding work to vulnerable
women. Our service see’s large number of clients who benefit directly from the hard work
the centre has to offer.” – Professional Comment

“Collaborative work is excellent, and they are a friendly and approachable group of people.
They are keen to get the best outcome for the females. The referral process works well, and
the availability is good. The range of groups and courses they offer is great.” – Professional Comment

“I find the support and help very beneficial.
It’s run by a group of lovely, supportive and professional women, which is much needed. I
particularly enjoy the group sessions and talking to others. This is helpful in not feeling
alone” – Client Comment

“Well Women has helped me in so many ways. I’ve made friends. I know now that things are
not my fault. I am still having counselling to work through some things but am in a much
better place” – Client Comment

In summary the findings found:
• Numbers seen exceeded target levels over the course of the project, despite
experiencing set up issues in year 1
• Outcome measures exceed targets set at outset
• The reach into BAME communities has been demonstrably achieved
• Client feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting additional and wider benefits
than the outcome measures set
• Stakeholder feedback highlighted added value was gained by those local services also
working with PIP clients. Learning from the gendered approach taken, and through the PIP
support making it easier for services to work with their client on their other presenting
needs
• WWC demonstrate that they listen and actively take a client centred approach
• The programme was agile in responding to clients needs, accessing and providing
wherever possible a holistic approach to delivery
• Maturity of WWC was highlighted through adopting a structured and forensic approach
to identifying, engaging and dealing with issues that affect service delivery – eg staff
welfare and burnout, ways of coping with demand dynamically.

Our Casework team have gone above and beyond to help support their clients and have exceeded targets all around! A huge Thank You to the team for all their hard work, and to the clients for allowing us to support them in their journey.

For the full report please see the link below:

PIP+ Evaluation April 2025_FINAL

Please be aware our Centre will be closed and no telephone registration will take place on the following dates in 2025:

• Friday 18th April
• Monday 21st April
• Monday 5th May
• Monday 26th May
• August 25th May

Our telephone registration will be open on the below days & times every week (subject to review). We will close phone lines on each day when we have filled the available telephone assessment appointments. More appointments will become available at each phone referral date. We book assessments up to a week in advance. If you cannot speak to a member of staff please leave a message and we will endeavour to get back to you.

• Mondays* 5pm – 7.30pm
• Fridays* 10am – 12.30pm

(*Except bank holidays. Please click here for further details)

Help available from our partners Turning Point Talking Therapies: 

If you are wanting support for your emotional or mental health, our partners Turning Point Talking Therapies can offer you an assessment to help explore options the best way forward for you. Support can be offered online, over the phone, video or face to face and you can request the gender of your therapist if this helps you feel more comfortable. Support ranges from access to online CBT and self help programmes, wellbeing groups courses and workshops or one to one therapy and counselling.

For further information and to refer online please click here

If they feel the Well Women Centre is best to support you at this time, they can support this transition following assessment.