Proposed Cuts to PIP and Welfare Benefits: Summary and Support for Leeds VCSE Third Sector
It is important to note the recent Government announcement about changes to PIP and welfare benefits, particularly for the disabled community and its support networks. There is an open consultation around the proposed changes which [...]
Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board Survey
Help Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) learn more about your experience of working in safeguarding. Third sector organisations are invited to share their feedback in the LSAB survey. What is the focus of the survey? [...]
2 April | Personalised Care Approaches Event
Date: 2 April 2025 Time: 10 am - 12 pm Location: Online Purpose of session – To create a space for leaders to consider where they may want to use Personalised Care approaches to support Mental [...]
Work, health and skills – Trailblazer and Accelerator update
Thank you to all the organisations that have highlighted programs currently running that link to the broad remit of helping to get people closer to work. Please continue to share your thoughts and ideas as [...]
19 March | A Web for All: Accessibility, usability & inclusivity
Date: 19 March 2025 Time: 10 am - 12 pm Location: Online Few and Far are hosting a free webinar next month, focusing specifically on accessibility and inclusivity - and open to all charities and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Leeds Drop-in Service at Woodhouse & Little London
Time: 12.45 pm to 2.15 pm Date: Second Wednesday of every month Location: Caring Together Premises, 127 Woodhouse Street, Leeds LS6 2PY Starting next week, Caring Together, in partnership with BID Leeds Sensory Services are [...]
Survey: Assisted Travel to Medical Appointments
Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Services (NEPTS) Engagement now open, closes 13 October 2024. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board would like to know how people travel to medical appointments, and if they know about different support [...]
Fight for Sight Social Change Fund: Blind and Vision Impaired Children and Young People
This national fund is open for applications until 14 October 2024. Grants up to £30,000 for projects that support and empower children and young people who are blind and vision impaired with the tools to [...]
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 [...]
Updates from Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board
Free online events for West Yorkshire Safeguarding Week Between Monday 24 June and Friday 28 June, there will be a varied programme of events running for Safeguarding Week. The online events are for people working [...]
Share Your Experiences of Home Care Support with Leeds City Council
Do you receive home care support or support people who do? If so Leeds City Council (LCC) would like to speak to people who have home care support arranged through LCC, to share their experiences [...]