Opening times
- Monday - Friday : 9:00 am - 5:00 am
West Yorkshire Paths
West Yorkshire PATHS is a specialist NHS service supporting women and birthing people experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties following birth trauma, pregnancy or baby loss, or traumatic maternity experiences.
Support is available for people living in Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford District and Craven, Kirklees and Calderdale.
Age range
This service is for women and birthing people experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties related to:
• Birth trauma or traumatic maternity care.
• Pregnancy or baby loss (including fertility treatment loss).
• Severe fear of childbirth.
Key support offer
• Specialist psychological therapy.
• Support from experienced therapists, psychologists and midwives.
• Help following birth trauma or traumatic maternity care.
• Support after pregnancy loss, baby loss or fertility-related loss.
• Help for severe fear of childbirth.
• Individual and group support.
• Appointments available online, in clinics, community settings or at home where needed.
| Category | Notes | Yes / No |
| Self Help | including guided self-help e.g. recovery college. | no |
| Community Based | GP practices, primary care team, live well social prescribing, Voluntary and community sector support. | no |
| Professional Referral | further info about local clinical teams, accessed by professional referral (SPA, info on CORE AND ENHANCED, IHBT MH Teams). | yes |
Website & Links
- https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/paths/home/
Accessibility information for service
The service offers reasonable adjustments to help people access support. Appointments can be arranged online, at home or in community locations where appropriate, and additional support can be discussed during your assessment.
Waiting times & timescales
The service aims to offer an initial assessment within 4–6 weeks of receiving a referral. Waiting times for therapy may vary depending on demand.
How to access - self or professional referral
Professional referral only.
Accessment process
Professional referral only.
Key partners
The team works alongside maternity, mental health and other health and community services to make sure you receive the support that’s right for you.
Signposting to services that can offer support if this service can't
If another service would better meet your needs, the team will help signpost you to the most appropriate support.
