Together We Can is Leeds Involving People’s dedicated lived experience network focused on improving mental health services in Leeds and beyond. The group brings together individuals with direct experience of using mental health services, as well as those who have supported others, to help shape how services are designed, delivered, and improved over time.

At the heart of the group’s work is the belief that services work best when they are shaped by the people who use them. By sharing real experiences, insights, and ideas, our members help ensure that mental health support in the city reflects the needs of the community and truly makes a difference.

Together We Can members regularly meet to discuss key issues affecting mental health. Feedback is gathered and passed on to service providers and decision-makers across Leeds, helping to influence priorities, policies, and the development of services at both local and regional levels.

Our group has a strong track record of influence. Together We Can members co-authored the Leeds Mental Health Framework 2014–2017, which set out a bold vision for transforming mental health care across the city. The group also played a key role in creating the six Mental Health ‘I Statements’ – clear, user-led expectations outlining what good mental health care and support should look and feel like.

Together We Can is open to anyone with lived experience of mental health challenges, whether personal or as a carer, family member, or supporter. We are proud to offer a welcoming, inclusive space where people can come together, share their experiences, and use their voices to bring about real change. Whether you want to influence services, build connections, or simply be heard – your voice matters here.

If you have lived experience and want to help shape mental health services in Leeds, we’d love to hear from you. Join Together We Can and be part of a growing movement for positive change.