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Touchstone has been ranked number 1 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List

The long awaited Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers showcases leading organisations working across all strands of diversity. In recognition of their continued dedication to workplace diversity, Touchstone has once again been ranked first in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List – which lists UK based organisations that promote inclusion across all protected characteristics, throughout each level of employment within an organisation. Powered by The Excellence in Diversity Awards, The Inclusive

2020-04-17T10:51:17+01:006th December 2017|Awards, Blog, Equality and Diversity, Leadership, News|

Are you living with a Long Term Health Condition?

Are you living with a Long Term Health Condition? E.g. - Arthritis · Heart Condition · Depression · Stroke · Epilepsy · Diabetes · Asthma · HIV · Lupus · Cancer · Dementia · COPD · Anxiety · Cystic Fibrosis · Obesity · IBS · PTSD Are you interested in mental health? Come and find out... Why long term conditions can affect your wellbeing How you can manage your health and

2020-04-17T10:51:06+01:0010th November 2017|Blog, Community, Events, News, Training|

Stop. Celebrate. Tell – A Reflection

Stop. Celebrate. Tell. There is no doubting how important it is to take the time to stop, look at what you’ve done well, celebrate and share your successes with others. This is usually easier said than done. So often we have many things in our lives that demand our time and attention, but it is so important to take the time to stop and reflect. Not only does it give

2020-04-17T10:51:05+01:007th November 2017|Blog, News|

Young persons focus group

Are you aged between 18-30? Are you from a Black or Minority Ethnic (BME) background? Do you live in Leeds? Do you have mental health issues? Want to come together with others like yourself? Join us for a cup of tea and cake @ The Support Centre in Harehills 53-55 Harehills Avenue Leeds LS8 4EX 0113 219 2727 On Wednesday 29th November 11am -12.30pm Please ring the number above to

2020-04-17T10:47:15+01:007th November 2017|Events, News|

Let's Celebrate Black History Month

Join us to celebrate some of the many great achievements of the Black African and Caribbean community in your local area, in Leeds, the UK and across the world. Monday 30 October, 1-5pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, 190 Dewsbury Rd, LS11 6PF We invite you to share your story or a story about a friend, relative or someone in your community. Help us build a history of fascinating facts and

2020-04-17T10:47:03+01:0026th October 2017|Black History Month, Community, Events, News|

Time To Change Leeds Champions Fund

The Champions Fund is here! Lets change the way Leeds thinks about mental health. What is the Champions Fund? The fund is available for people with lived experience of mental health problems to run their own anti-stigma activities. What types of activities could I run? You can run any sort of anti-stigma activity, as long it includes social contact (i.e. it should conversations that take place between people who have lived

2017-10-21T09:00:20+01:0021st October 2017|Equality and Diversity, News|

Head Space: Beat Stress! Get motivated! Make a new start!

“Other people have noticed a big difference in me. I am a lot happier, they can’t believe the change.” “I enjoyed the whole course! Got a lot of ways of releasing stress, it’s helped with anxiety issues a lot. Also about thinking positively and I’ve been more confident.” “The experience of this course has been priceless. The information is useful but the experience has been life-changing.” A free seven-week course

2020-04-17T10:46:48+01:0020th October 2017|Events, News|

Who Cares? Show us YOU do!

Pledge your commitment to supporting carers in Leeds. Recognise employees that are working carers. Listen to what carers have to say. Explore the work that Carers Leeds provides. Together we can make Leeds the best city for carers! Calling all Professionals The Leeds Commitment to Carers asks organisations, businesses and services in Leeds to commit to identifying carers, and connect carers to the help and support available, and to truly

2020-04-17T10:46:34+01:0017th October 2017|Carers, Events, News|

Drop-in sessions with Connect For Health

Are you living in Leeds South and East? Connect for Health is a free, confidential, friendly signposting service for people aged 14 and over. We can help you to work out what’s right for you and connect you with local services and groups. Drop-in session at: TOUCHSTONE SUPPORT CENTRE 53-55 Harehills Avenue, Leeds, LS8 4EX Every other Friday, 11am to 12pm 20th October 3rd November 17th November 1st December 15th December

2020-04-17T10:46:30+01:0014th October 2017|News, Social Prescribing|

Leeds Refugee Hub open evening – 26th October

On the 26th October at 4pm – 7pm, Refugee Council will be holding an open evening to celebrate the launch of its Leeds refugee hub; the base of multiple Leeds-based asylum seeker and refugee charities (including the Connecting Opportunities project), and also a venue space for many different individuals and organisations. We hope you can make it and help us celebrate this day. There will be speakers, entertainment and light refreshments available. Children are also

2020-04-17T10:46:20+01:0011th October 2017|Events, News, Refuge and Asylum|