Touchstone and Dosti Trustees are delighted to announce that following several months of conversations about the future of services for BAME people in Leeds, they have agreed to merge from 1st April 2016. Shinde Dahri, Chair of the Dosti Trustee Board, said “I am really happy that the work of Dosti to support Asian women with mental ill-health will continue and develop as a result of our merger with
Kirren Rathor from BBC Asian Network talks to Sikh Elders Service Staff about their work to reduce loneliness by matching volunteers with older people in the community. You can also listen to this on the BBC website.
On Thursday 21st April 2016, WY-FI are running a conference in Leeds for commissioners and service providers working with: Homelessness Addiction to alcohol and/or drugs Re-offending Mental ill health WY-FI is a collaborative project between several West Yorkshire organisations, which aims to help people with multiple and complex needs to access the services and support they need to overcome issues associated with mental ill health, re-offending behaviour, homelessness and problematic substance misuse.
Cold homes and dark winter months have a significant impact on people's health. One of the best ways of keeping yourself well during winter is to stay warm. Staying warm over the colder months is a good preventative measure against colds, flu or more serious conditions such as heart attacks, pneumonia and depression. The chances of these problems are higher if you are vulnerable to cold related illnesses because of
LGBT History Month is celebrated in February in the UK, but the work to challenge homophobia, biphobia and transphobia continues throughout the year. The overall aim of LGBT History month is to promote equality and diversity for the benefit of the public. This is done by: Increasing the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT”) people, their history, lives and their experiences in the curriculum and culture of educational
Each year since 2013, Touchstone has been listed in the 100 best not-for-profit organisations to work for by the Sunday Times. We've once again made the list for 2016 - we'll find our our position at the award ceremony on 24th February. We'll be hoping to see another improvement in our ranking, having gone from number 72 in 2013, to 59 in 2014 and then number 32 last year. The
You are cordially invited to attend this very special event:- Iby Knill telling “My Story: The woman without a number” Come and hear about her experiences, successes, and challenges. When: Monday, 15th February 2016 Where: Tiger 11 Hillside, Beeston Road, LS11 8ND Time: 12 – 2pm. Lunch will be provided. RSVP: office@touchstonesupport.org.uk While growing up in Czechoslovakia during the 1920s and 30s, Iby Knill was not aware that she and her fully-assimilated family were Jews, and did not
Touchstone are delighted that we have once again made it into the top 100 of Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index - a recognition of our work to ensure that staff and job applicants find Touchstone to be a safe and supportive environment. Ruth Hunt, Chief Executive, Stonewall said: “Touchstone and all of those employers that secured a place in the Stonewall Top 100 Employers 2016 list performed fantastically this year. We have had more submissions
Beginning Saturday 16th January and running every Saturday till 2nd April, our Winter Wellbeing Evening Cafe will give you an opportunity to get some advice, company and hot food at the coldest time of year. The cafe takes place at ELHFA, 41-47 Cromwell Mount, Leeds LS9 7ST. Everyone welcome and pay what you feel. Saturday evenings 6pm to 8pm.
Leeds Involving People have put together this video on living well with dementia. The short film features June from Rothwell talking about her life with dementia, and shows how groups in Leeds are working to become dementia friendly. It showcases the work of a number of great organisations, including Touchstone's South Asian dementia cafe.