Forum central update – July 2021
Its been another busy 3 months at Forum Central HQ. Our work across the health and care system in Leeds continues to link up the brilliant work happening with our Third Sector members to influence, [...]
Welcome to the new Chair of Volition, Ruth Kettle
We are delighted to announce that Ruth Kettle has been appointed as Chair of Volition’s Board of Trustees. Ruth is Chief Executive of Inspire North and brings a wealth of experience to the role. Ruth [...]
Transferable Training Project
As part of the One Leeds Workforce, a new project is being set up that focuses on Third Sector organisations. The project aims to design and develop a suite of consistent, relevant and high-quality training [...]
Have your say | Community mental health support
NHS Leeds Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Leeds City Council have been conducting a review of third sector led mental health support for adults in Leeds and want to hear from you. The review has [...]
Mentally Healthy Leeds Update
Mentally Healthy Leeds is a preventative mental health service that works with people at risk of experiencing poor mental health. They work in East and West Leeds with a focus on Burmantofts and Richmond Hills, Gipton [...]
The new different – Adapting to new ways of working
As part of Coproduction Week 2021, Forum Central and 100% Digital Leeds delivered an event to look at the way organisations in Leeds are adapting the way they deliver services as restrictions ease. If [...]
Training | Racial Inequalities
The West Yorkshire and Harrogate Race Equalities Network has launched a free package of online racial inequalities training. The aim of the training is to educate and raise awareness of the ongoing racial injustice and [...]
Welcome: HOPE
We are delighted to welcome HOPE, one of our latest Volition and Forum Central members. HOPE is a bereavement support service specialising in loss and grief, miscarriage, stillbirth, pregnancy and child loss. HOPE are also [...]
Welcome: Lemon Balm
We are delighted to welcome Lemon Balm, a new Volition and Forum Central member. Lemon Balm reconnect people and nature with an aim to improving health and wellbeing through design, activity, community & nature. Holistic [...]
Age UK Leeds Digital Wellbeing Service
If you, or someone you know would like some support and guidance to get online, Age UK Leeds can help. Their digital wellbeing service is available to support anyone over the age of 50 living [...]
#TogetherLeeds bulletin: 13 July
Leeds' essential coronavirus bulletin. Keeping the Third Sector up to date with key, local messages that people need to know. Read the latest bulletin. This edition covers: Staying safe this summer Covid-19 vaccine and fertility Second vaccinations [...]
Being Employed Leeds
Being Employed Leeds, a new employment website was launched in Learning Disability Week 2021. This website provides easy read and accessible information for anyone in Leeds who is looking for a job, or training to [...]
Creative wellbeing workshops by Fall into Place
Fall into Place want to hear from our members that are working with older people in Leeds. They are looking to deliver creative wellbeing workshops for older people and want to work with organisations to [...]
Farewell to Rachel
After 12 incredible years promoting the wellbeing of older people in Leeds, Rachel Cooper, CEO of our partner organisation Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF), is leaving on 20 July 2021. Rachel has been instrumental in delivering ground-breaking initiatives [...]
Ideas That Change Lives Fund Now Open
The Ideas that Change Lives fund is now open for applications. The programme offers business guidance and financial investment to help organisations and individuals develop socially enterprising ideas which support people in Leeds with care [...]