Sikh Elders Service's current newsletter includes information about: Cha Da Cup - weekly drop in group Bhooley Bisre Yaadein - a monthly music and social evening Staying warm and well in Winter English classes Film making course for over 65s Download the Newsletter here.
Christians from across the world have spoken out about how they have embraced lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality within their faith, in a new book published by Stonewall. The book features the personal experiences of 20 Christians from countries across the world. Some of those featured in the guide are risking their personal safety by speaking out. Not only have of the stories had to be anonymised, their
During 2014–2015 there have been numerous developments in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) team. The staff team has grown to 18 staff, including a trainee PWP (Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner) who is on track to becoming qualified as well as a new role in the team of Deputy Manager. We have continued to provide a service to a large portion of the Leeds’ community in 12 venues including Harehills,
It has been another challenging, busy and productive year for Touchstone’s Housing Services! • 231 service users were supported in the last year. • 110 service users are supported at any one time • Once again Outcome Star scores for the year demonstrate that housing service users experience significant improvements in a wide range of areas as a result of our support. • Service User feedback from recent questionnaires highlights the
The Rehabilitation and Recovery project aims to support service users in the Recovery Centre to make the challenging transition to living in the community. The project is unique in that the voluntary sector work alongside NHS staff on the wards developing a proportional and joined up approach to supporting people in recovery in a holistic way. It benefits from different agencies working together in partnership – LYPFT, Touchstone, Community Links
East Leeds Health For All (ELHFA) is a healthy living service in Lincoln Green, at the heart of Burmantofts. The service aims to reduce health inequalities and encourage health improvement. We use a community development approach and engage with local communities and partner organisations to tackle poverty, financial exclusion, unemployment and social isolation. Some of our activities are open to people from across Leeds. We also work with partner organisations
2014–2015 has been an exciting, challenging and productive year for the Community Support Team (CST). Owing to the positive outcomes for service users, demand for the service has increased. This hard work and commitment has resulted in the service being awarded additional funding and two full-time support workers have been recruited, in order to meet the growing need for assertive outreach across the city. Some great co-production work has taken
The Community Development Service (CDS) aims to improve the quality and equity of mental health access, experiences and outcomes for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in Leeds. To achieve this, the CDS team continued to actively engage and work co-productively with various statutory, third sector and community and faith-based partners. In 2014–15, our service was focused on delivering six main areas of priorities, some of which are described below:
Why the 16 Days of Action? The 16 Days of Action run from 25 November to 10 December, overlapping the following events to highlight the connection between human rights and domestic violence: International Human Rights Defenders Day (29 November) World Aids Day (1 December) The anniversary of the Montreal École Polytechnique Massacre (6 December). Did You Know? 25% of women are affected by domestic violence during their adult lifetimes 16% of men are
Bullying does not just happen in school, nor is it always children who are the bullies or the victims of bullying. Bullying can and does happen everywhere. Anti-Bullying week is about raising awareness of what bullying is and works to help people stand up to the bully in their community, be that home, work or play. Every year the Anti-Bullying Alliance co-ordinates Anti Bullying week and at Touchstone, we have