21 February | Game On: Building Inclusive Communities Together
Gamblast is a 24 hour gaming marathon designed to inspire independence and raise funds for Special Effect and William Merritt Centre. The William Merritt Centre will host an epic 24-hour gaming marathon starting at 10 am on [...]
Leeds Autism AIM: PIP Guides
The Autism AIM team, part of The Advonet Group, have produced a range of free guides to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for autistic adults. Made by autistic members of the AIM staff team who have [...]
18 January | International Day of Disabled People Event
Date: 18 January 2025 Time: 1 pm - 3 pm Location: Old Fire Station, Gipton Leeds for All, The Old Fire Station, and Meet Me @ The Old Fire Station are hosting a celebratory event [...]
Photos and feedback from “fantastic” IDODP 2024
Over 520 people came to the Leeds International Day of Disabled People 2024 marketplace event. The celebration was held on Tuesday 3 December at Leeds City Museum. People with all disabilities, their families and carers [...]
12 Dec 2024 Forum Central Joint Networks Meeting
Joint Networks Meeting | Thursday 12 December 2024, 1 to 3 PM at Swarthmore We're ending the year with an extra special network meeting! This in-person event is a chance to meet other network members, [...]
December | Festive ‘relaxed’ Autistic and Dementia Friendly sessions at Harewood
Harewood has adapted their offer to suit a wider range of visitors this festive season. These afternoon sessions are primarily for families with autistic children, autistic adults and young people, adults living with dementia, and [...]
Welcome: Afrikindness, Unmasked Neurodiversity Network, The Heritage Cooking Company, Helping Hands
Forum Central extends a warm welcome to our newest members. Please reach out to us or to them if you would like to connect. Afrikindness Afrikindness is dedicated to promoting kindness, fostering positive racial identity, [...]
TCV: Travel with confidence
Travel with confidence is a new project for people over 30, who self-identify as having a disability. The project aims to increase people’s independence and confidence to travel. A small peer group along with a [...]
New Unpaid Carers Digital Resource
The Digital Resource for Carers service is provided by Carers UK in partnership with the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Bradford Council, Calderdale Council, Kirklees Council, Leeds City Council and Wakefield Council. Having the [...]
100% Digital Leeds Arts in Care Digital Programme
The National Day of Arts in Care Homes is an annual event championing, promoting, and encouraging arts engagement in care settings and highlighting the health and wellbeing benefits for all involved. In celebration of the [...]
National UK Covid-19 Inquiry seeks children and young people’s views
National UK Covid-19 Inquiry investigates the impact of the pandemic on children and young people from the 'most impacted and underserved groups'. Forum Central been approached by an independent market research company carrying out research [...]
New interactive health data tools for Leeds using Power BI
Leeds City Council and the NHS use data to help inform decision making. The Leeds Public Health Intelligence team have kindly collated information into two interactive tools designed for wide use. These tools may be [...]
Scope’s New Leeds Community Hub
The Scope Community Hub in Leeds provides a welcoming and inclusive space for disabled individuals and their families. Located at 3 Brewery Wharf, Dock Street, LS10 1JF, the hub aims to connect like-minded people and [...]
Forum Central Learning Disability Awards
Congratulations to the highly deserving award winners and commendable nominees. Thanks to all who took part and made this fantastic event possible! Check out our article in The Yorkshire Evening Post - "Local Awards Celebrated [...]
Leeds Learning Disability Week 17 to 23 June 2024
Get involved - there is an event for everyone! There is lots going on this year in Leeds to celebrate Learning Disability Week which takes place every year on the third week in June. This [...]