Forum Central is collating information from our health and care specialism member organisations during the Covid-19 outbreak. This now includes useful information in alternative formats including easy-read and alternative languages. We are keeping a central log of service [...]
Written by Veronica Evans, Leeds Directory Team Leeds City Council’s Leeds Directory supports home independence and includes checked and vetted local services and tradespeople, as well as local activities and support groups. We also have a helpline 0113 [...]
In December 2019 we had a large celebratory event at Leeds City Museum to mark the International Day of People with Disabilities. It was a great event, with lots of people coming together from across the city [...]
NICE updates rapid COVID-19 guideline on critical care NICE has updated its rapid COVID-19 guideline on critical care following concerns raised by patient groups. This guidance is relevant to learning disability after concerns on inequality in critical [...]
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service has made the following changes due to Coronavirus/Covid-19. All support is currently being delivered through telephone, online and IG compliant video-platforms. They are continuing to screen and assess new referrals They are continuing [...]
Cranfield Trust has been providing free tailored business support to voluntary organisations for nearly 30 years. During this challenging time, all services can be accessed remotely, so you can still get the expert business support you need, [...]
Using Social Media & Modern Technology With At Risk Groups - Safeguarding Hints & Links With many of us trying to work creatively with modern technology and social media to keep in touch with many thousands of [...]
Forum Central is working with Voluntary Action Leeds, Healthwatch and Leeds City Council Communities Team to support ‘communities of interest’ ie groups of people who share an identity, for example the African Caribbean community, or those who share an experience, for [...]
Please fill in this short cancer awareness survey. The Leeds Cancer Awareness Project team have put together a short survey to find out the public’s knowledge on cancer symptoms and screening. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak the [...]
A series of online discussions - a regular virtual meeting - where you can come and share the good, bad and the ugly as you work your way through this strange time The space is aimed at [...]
West Yorkshire Trading Standards has seen an increase in the number of COVID-19 related scams and has produced guidance on what scams are trending at the moment in West Yorkshire. The document also includes tips and advice [...]
Leeds City Council have set up 33 locality ward Facebook pages where Covid 19 updates will be posted. Please join a group if you live, work or have family connections in any of the wards. Your [...]
Please download Stop Hate UK's latest advice to help protect your communities from hate incidents. Please note their 24hr Stop Hate Line services are functioning normally.
Our priority at this difficult time is to support our members through the enormous changes in delivery models, pressures on small organisations and raising concerns with partners including funders about impact and any support that can be [...]
Understandably, many charities are concerned about what to do during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, so the Charity Commission has published some advice based on “frequently asked questions” it has received in the last few weeks. The Commission says [...]
App to monitor the spread of COVID 19 You could help save lives by joining in supporting a really important project to help track the spread of coronavirus. Please download the King’s College London COVID app to [...]
Migration Yorkshire has launched the Migrant Information Hub to offer useful information and resources to help migrants, and those supporting them, to stay safe, connected and informed, and to reduce the harmful impacts of coronavirus on the [...]
Women's Lives Leeds has posted an article on its website on the effects of Covid 19 on women It appears that women seem to be less likely to die from COVID-19 due to sex based immunological or [...]
The very first Battle Scars service has been operational for four years and still going strong: their private Facebook group is providing support to anybody affected by self-harm: https://www.facebook.com/groups/182423148780739/ Suitable for people of any age, anywhere, who [...]
Alternative formats of the public health advice about how people can help stop the spread of viruses, like coronavirus (COVID-19) can be found on the Public Health England website via this link: https://campaignresources.phe.gov.uk/resources/campaigns/101/resources/5080 You will need to [...]
There's a lot in the news and on social media about the coronavirus and many people are feeling worried or anxious about the current situation. MindWell has information to help people look after their mental health at [...]
Recognising the unprecedented challenges we are all facing during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has published guidance around data protection practices during this period. The ICO acknowledges the fact that we might need [...]
Next Up, supported by Leeds City Council, is looking for 500 senior people to mentor Yorkshire entrepreneurs and leaders from public, private and voluntary sectors who are dealing with the impact of COVID-19. The mentors could be recently retired or still working, but able to spare [...]
A new approach to food support has been announced to ensure everyone has access to the food they need in light of Covid-19. Organisation staff will need to fill out a referral for someone finding it hard [...]
Could you help support DeafBlind UK members who are staying at home due to the Coronavirus epidemic? DeafBlindUK members have combined sight and hearing loss and many live alone with few family and friends around them. Making a [...]
100% Digital Leeds has a range of guidance and resources available to support organisations who are employing digital to communicate with people suffering the effects of isolation. Digital skills support for your organisation, staff, and volunteers: they are [...]
£500,000 of funding has been made available for technology companies who come up with digital support solutions for people who need to stay at home because of coronavirus. The funding will be available to innovators who can [...]
