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Second Edition: Coronavirus Community and Voluntary Sector Bulletin
This bulletin has been designed to keep you updated on the latest news from the Leeds health and care system, which you can share with your networks. The second edition is now available and includes [...]
New MindWell Coronavirus Mental Health Information Hub
MindWell, the mental health website for people in Leeds, has today launched a Coronavirus Mental Health Information Hub which will act as a 'portal' bringing together information about mental health and Covid-19 for people in Leeds. It can help [...]
Third Sector Resilience Survey Launched
The Third Sector in Leeds and in Yorkshire Humberside is playing a critical role in the Covid-19 response. The sector is having to work in different ways, more flexibly and, in some cases, is under [...]
Forum Central Covid-19 Member Service Update
Forum Central is collating information from our health and care specialism member organisations during the Covid-19 outbreak. This now includes useful information in alternative formats including easy-read and alternative languages. We are keeping a central log [...]
How To Keep Your Zoom Meetings Safe
With the changes we have all made to our working practices due to the Coronavirus pandemic, many people are using Zoom to hold online meetings. Unfortunately there have been reports of people getting hold of [...]
Making Compassionate and Informative Telephone Calls During Covid-19
As Covid-19 spreads across the UK, it is harder for people to maintain their social connections with others. The limited connection we do have with other people becomes vitally important and can make a huge [...]
Covid-19 #PositivePartnerships
Recognising the innovative, collaborative work between people, organisations and institutions occuring in the communities of Leeds during Covid-19. What are #PositivePartnerships? The Covid-19 pandemic poses concerns for us as individuals, our organisations, communities. The unfolding [...]
The King’s Fund’s New Coronavirus Leadership Portal
The King's Fund has launched 'Leading with Covid-19', a resource portal for health and care leaders to help them to be effective in the current climate. The Covid-19 outbreak is placing enormous pressure on health [...]
William Merritt Centre’s AccessAbility Exhibition Rescheduled to 2021
Originally due to be held in June this year, the William Merritt Centre has rescheduled its AccessAbility Exhibition due to Covid-19. The new event details are as follows: Date: Wednesday 2nd June 2021 Time: 10:30am-4.30pm [...]
Leeds Directory – Support us to Support you during the COVID Crisis
Written by Veronica Evans, Leeds Directory Team Leeds City Council’s Leeds Directory supports home independence and includes checked and vetted local services and tradespeople, as well as local activities and support groups. We also have a [...]
International Day of People with Disabilities Event
In December 2019 we had a large celebratory event at Leeds City Museum to mark the International Day of People with Disabilities. It was a great event, with lots of people coming together from across [...]
NICE COVID-19 Guideline on Critical Care
NICE updates rapid COVID-19 guideline on critical care NICE has updated its rapid COVID-19 guideline on critical care following concerns raised by patient groups. This guidance is relevant to learning disability after concerns on inequality [...]
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 [...]
Free Business Support for Charities
Cranfield Trust has been providing free tailored business support to voluntary organisations for nearly 30 years. During this challenging time, all services can be accessed remotely, so you can still get the expert business support [...]
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 [...]