Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service Coronavirus/Covid-19 Update
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 [...]
Using Social Media & Modern Technology With At Risk Groups
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 [...]
Locality Facebook Groups – response to Coronavirus
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. [...]
COVID-19: Charity Commission Guidance
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 [...]
Online support for those affected by self-harm
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, [...]
Coronavirus: MindWell update
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 [...]
Community Care Volunteer Programme Partner Pack
A Partner Pack to support organisations with communicating around the Community Care Volunteer Programme, which Voluntary Action Leeds have been working on with Leeds City Council in response to COVID-19, has now been launched. The [...]
Healthwatch Leeds 360 Review
Healthwatch Leeds is currently looking at developing its workplan for the next year. They would appreciate it if people could take a few minutes to give them some feedback on what you think they’ve done [...]
National Mind Guidelines for Coronavirus
National Mind has produced online information about Coronavirus and wellbeing. This information is to help you cope if: you’re feeling anxious or worried about coronavirus you’re asked to stay at home or avoid public places, for [...]
Working carers …a delicate balancing act
Working carers ...a delicate balancing act By Sean Tunnicliffe, Communications Officer, Forum Central Val Hewison, Chief-Executive of Carers Leeds talks about the issues faced by working carers, something that affects one in eight workers in [...]
Volunteering opportunities within LMWS
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service will be integrating peer support into their new contract for the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service to provide support for people accessing the service for therapy and support for their mental health. They [...]
New Posters about Abuse and Neglect – Seeking Your Feedback
Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board would like to hear what you think of their new public awareness materials. The Board has been working with people across Leeds (members of the public and care / health workers) [...]
Join the Leeds Mindful Employer Network
Making Leeds a Beacon City for Positive Mental Health at Work The Leeds Mindful Employer Network brings local employers together to champion positive mental health at work across the city. The network is commissioned by [...]
ABCD Intro sessions
Would you like to attend a FREE* introduction session on ABCD and using strength based approaches? Lots of new dates here... These 3-hour session will cover the origins, theory and principles that underpin ABCD and [...]
Talk to me, hear my voice: Hear my safeguarding story
Hear my safeguarding story By Richard Jones CBE, Independent Chair, Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board I am very pleased to announce that from 2nd March 2020 we will be offering people supported within our multi-agency safeguarding procedures, [...]