PSI-Volition and Tenfold Merger Update
We’re pleased to provide an update on the proposed merger between PSI-Volition and Tenfold, read on for further info… Forum Central, the voice of the health and care third sector in Leeds, has been delivered [...]
Leeds Centre for Integrated Living – New Address
Leeds CIL be moving to new premises on Thursday 26th September. Please note that their office will be closed due to the move from midday on Wednesday 25th September and Thursday 26th September. New address: [...]
Yorkshire Dance Vacancy: Project Assistant
Organisation: Yorkshire Dance Job Title: Project Assistant Salary: £17,570 per year (pro-rata) Hours: 15 – 20 hours per week; negotiable; flexible working Length of Contract: Temporary, fixed term to 30 September 2020; to start as soon as possible [...]
Forum Central Announcement: A New PSI/Mental Health Development Worker
Karen Fenton joined Forum Central in August 2019 as the Development Worker for the Physical and Sensory Impairment and Mental Health Network. Karen joins us from her recent role as Project Coordinator for one of [...]
Blue Badge scheme extended from 30 August 2019
The Blue Badge scheme, which helps disabled people park closer to their destinations, will be extended to people with “hidden disabilities” - including people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions - from 30 [...]
Healthwatch Leeds Visual Impairment Report
The final report from the Healthwatch Leeds Visual Impairment project in now available and can be accessed on the Healthwatch website here: https://healthwatchleeds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/VI-Report.pdf This report can be made available in Word, Large Print, Braille or [...]
New Workforce Development Practitioner Network
Building on feedback from the third sector in Leeds, Voluntary Action Leeds are planning to launch a new Workforce Development Practitioner Network in the Autumn. Our experience shows us that the most effective networks are those which [...]
Leeds City Council Funding Support Scheme
Leeds City Council Funding Support Scheme The Leeds City Council Funding Support Scheme links council staff volunteers up with Third Sector Organisations and Community Groups to support them with accessing funding. The support can be [...]
Shopmobility update
Leeds City Council (LCC) has issued the following update regard the Shopmobility Service: The Shopmobility scheme, based in Merrion Centre, has been closed to its members since December 2018 following the previous providers sudden decision [...]
Forum Central Announcement: A New Director
Forum Central is delighted to announce that Lucy Graham has taken on the role of PSI Volition Director. Lucy has been a part of the Forum Central team since 2017, leading on our mental health [...]
Disability Action Yorkshire Enterprise Training Project
Disability Action Yorkshire is a long established charity that provides services that aim to enable disabled people meet their aspirations. They provide enterprise training for disabled people wishing to become self-employed or get back into [...]
Specialist Autism Services Vacancy: Skills Mentor/Support Worker
About the post Salary: £8.24ph rising to £8.45 after successful completion of 6 month probationary period Hours: 35 per week (9:30-16:45 Mon-Fri) Contract: Permanent Specialist Autism Services are looking for an individual to join the [...]
Arts, Health & Wellbeing in Leeds – Welcome to the Network!
Arts, Health and Wellbeing in Leeds - Welcome to the Network! As you may be aware Adults and Health is working with Arts Commissioners / Arts organisations and the Universities to establish a Leeds Arts [...]
Disabled Motoring – Baywatch
A common problem for many disabled motorists is not being able to park at their desired destination, especially at their local supermarket. The major complaint is that the disabled bays are all occupied with cars [...]
Forum Central Feel Connected Event 4 Dec – Follow Up
Please find below links to the event report (including large print version) and presentation slides from the Feel Connected: Finding Ways Out of Social Isolation and Loneliness event held on Tuesday 4 December. If you require [...]