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 [...]
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 [...]
Keeping people well in the heat
Reminder to VCSE organisations who interact with members of the public and particularly vulnerable people to be informed about heat safety. Please help keep people well by sharing information and tips about how to keep [...]
Peer support group for parents with social service encounters
New Parent support group for those experiencing child protection. First group Monday 8 July 2024. View the Flyer for the Peer Support Group. Date: Monday 8 July Time: 10:30-12:30 Venue: Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, Leeds, [...]
Manifesto for Change by Leeds Older People’s Forum
Leeds Older People’s Forum has produced our Manifesto for Change in order to amplify the needs and concerns of older people in Leeds, and to influence politicians and policy-makers, in the run-up to the general [...]
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 [...]
What matters to you? West Yorkshire Voice Survey
West Yorkshire Voice want to hear from you! West Yorkshire Voice connects the voices of local people across West Yorkshire to the region’s senior decision makers in healthcare. West Yorkshire Voice want to hear about [...]
Household Support Fund Forum Central Impact Report
Ahead of a new round of Household support fund grants, take a look at a snapshot of the impact of last winter's Household Support Fund, which Forum Central coordinated and distributed to organisations. This was [...]
Reflections on Men’s Health Week 2024
Read our Men's Health Unlocked coordinator Damian Dawtry's thoughts following this years' men's health week. Kier Construction Workers at a Men’s Health Awareness session (Men’s Health Unlocked) Men’s health weak? It depends on who you [...]
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 [...]
27 June | Dementia Awareness event in Wetherby
Join us for information and support on a wide range of topics for those living with dementia and their carers. Date: Thursday 27 June 2024 Time: 11 AM to 3 PM Location: Wetherby Town Hall [...]
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 [...]