Cutting Waiting Times for Support in Leeds and Bradford with VÕS HELP

A new national study has shown that when communities have more Social Prescribing Link Workers in place, outcomes for people with long term conditions and mental health needs improve dramatically. Even those who never directly saw a Link Worker reported a better experience at their GP practice which is a clear example of the “spillover effect.” When more support is available quickly, everyone benefits.

At VÕS HELP, this is exactly what we provide. We make human connection available in under 60 seconds, so nobody has to sit on a waiting list or wonder where to turn. Our model means that the moment someone feels they need to talk whether for stress, anxiety, loneliness, or just the need to be heard support is there. This immediate access takes pressure off GP practices and mental health services because people do not need to wait until they are in crisis to receive help.

What Spillover Means for Leeds and Bradford

In Leeds, services like Linking Leeds and Connect Together have shown how social prescribing can change lives by tackling isolation and supporting young people early. But waiting lists across the city are still too long. This is where mental health Leeds services like VÕS HELP step in. Many residents report confusion about where to go, how to get help, and how long they will be expected to wait. The result is frustration, worsening health, and more pressure on the NHS.

In Bradford, the situation is even tougher. Families are struggling with long CAMHS waiting times, high demand, and limited resources. Many young people and parents are forced to wait months before speaking to a professional. That is why mental health Bradford services need faster options. VÕS HELP offers an immediate response, ensuring that people in Bradford can access the same level of quick support that others receive across the region.

By offering real time human connection, VÕS HELP delivers the same principle of social prescribing but without the delay. For example, prescribed social care in Leeds and prescribed social care in Bradford are well established, but they cannot always keep up with growing demand. VÕS HELP fills that gap by being the fastest prescribed social care in the UK. The “spillover effect” works here too. When individuals can get help quickly, they are less likely to repeatedly return to their GP, less likely to use emergency services, and more likely to manage their challenges in a safe and supported way.

Why This Matters Locally

• Leeds: Our city has made great progress with social prescribing but people are still waiting weeks or months for appointments. With VÕS HELP, mental health in Leeds users can get the right support instantly.

• Bradford: With long queues for specialist services, our instant model provides a lifeline. This makes VÕS HELP central to mental health in Bradford by providing immediate guidance and reassurance.

We are proud to say that VÕS HELP is the fastest mental health app in the UK, ensuring no one in Leeds, Bradford, or wider Yorkshire has to wait to be heard. With VÕS HELP, human support is always at hand reducing waiting times, supporting local services, and ensuring that no one feels alone while they wait for formal care.