Strategic WYICB Update: 7 Principles for VCSE partnership working
The Board of West Yorkshire ICB have set out 7 agreed principles that should underpin the way we work with the Third Sector. These are outlined in a letter from Kim Shutler (who is West [...]
New Pilot ‘Breathe Easy’: Children’s respiratory issues & Home air quality
There is a pilot taking place which aims to "increase the wellbeing of children with asthma (and other persistent respiratory issues) living in the 20% most deprived areas of Leeds by improving air quality in [...]
Welcome to our new members: Autism Arena and Peer Support Plus
Autism Arena Visit Autism Arena on Facebook (a new website and logo are in development). Autism Arena is a non-profit community interest company that helps families of autistic children navigate health and social care, education [...]
How to get involved in Health Research: Free session by Leeds Recovery College
Research and You is an introduction to research, how to get involved, and how it can be part of a person's recovery journey. This session is run by Leeds Recovery College, and Leeds and York [...]
New groups from Hamara
Hamara is setting up new groups for individuals who have been discharged from acute care or who have undergone a programme of treatment for poor mental health. The groups are free to attend and are [...]
New ‘Time for Young People Leeds’ service
NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (Leeds) and Leeds City Council have commissioned a new community-based early emotional and mental health support service for children and young people in Leeds, which will be commencing on [...]
Young Lives Leeds report on the impact of the third sector
Young Lives Leeds has produced a report illustrating the impact of the third sector in supporting children, young people and families. The report quantifies the activity delivered by a small sample of providers, and the [...]
Cost Pressures Survey Results May 2024
Forum Central has been asking third sector health and care organisations to share how the ongoing impact of the cost-of-living crisis is affecting their ability to run services, any risks to staff and organisation viability. [...]
LGBTQ+ People’s Experiences of Crisis Services Survey
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Crisis Service Provision Survey is a brief anonymous survey produced in partnership between Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service, Yorkshire MESMAC and experts by lived experience. The short, 5 question survey focusses on [...]
LHCP Finance Update – May 2024
Good news is shared in this letter from Tim Ryley at the ICB. The key point is that Leeds place has reduced its forecasted deficit substantially - to around £8million from c£207m. While this is [...]
New Health and Wellbeing Course from TCV Hollybush
Do you want to make natural connections? Would you like to improve your health and wellbeing? If so, TCV Hollybush is running a new type of project at Hollybush which will help you to develop [...]
Mental Health Marketplace Event Showcase Article
Mental Health Marketplace event showcases wealth of support on offer from third sector in Leeds Leeds Kirkgate Market was a hive of activity on the topic of mental health on Thursday 16 May as the [...]
People Matters Employment Support
Do you need support with getting closer to employment? A new employment support group from People Matters supports adults 18+ (+16 and 17 year olds if not in another work/ education provision) with additional needs. [...]
West Yorkshire Voice survey on health care services
West Yorkshire Voice wants to hear about what matters to you in terms of your health care services across West Yorkshire. They want to find out what works well, what doesn't work well and what [...]
Professionals: Share your experience of end of life care
Understanding the experiences of people with a respiratory condition towards end of life Leeds Health and Care Partnership colleagues are asking health and social care staff including those working in the third sector to please [...]