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Blue Monday 2024

15th January 2024|Categories: Blog, Mental Health|

We know that Blue Monday is a controversial date. But we know that January, and Winter, can be a particularly hard time for many. So today, we've put together a video of our lovely colleagues sharing some of the inspirational quote and ideas that get them through the darker

Launch of 21st Century Man Report and Street Art in Leeds

12th January 2024|Categories: Blog, Men's Health|

Men's Health Unlocked network are excited to announce the publication of their report, 21st Century Man: A Study into Modern Masculinity, and their launch of complementary mural and street art across Leeds. This report and artwork, including a mural by Burley Bansky and five other street art pieces, are

Winter Wellbeing Booklets 2023

12th December 2023|Categories: Blog, Christmas, Crisis support, Mental Health, Winter|

Winter can be a challenging time for many of us. If you need support over the festive break, there are places that can help. Touchstone have put together Winter Wellbeing booklets for the different areas we work in. They contain information about mental health support, domestic violence and abuse

16 Days of Action 2023

27th November 2023|Categories: 16 Days of Action, Blog|

16 Days of Action to End Gender-Based Violence takes place from the 25th November-10th December. In this blog, we will outline what 16 Days of Action is and Touchstone's plan to raise awareness of domestic abuse and violence during this time.  Please note: some of the content below may

Trans Day of Remembrance

20th November 2023|Categories: Blog, LGBT*|

At Touchstone, we believe everyone should be able to live full lives as their true selves. We know that this is only possible if we create environments where people are safe to do so. This Trans Day of Remembrance, we join the calls for a better world where trans

Celebrating Bandi Shor Divas

10th November 2023|Categories: Blog, Faith and religion|

Bandi Shor Divas (Prisoner Release Day) Sikhs celebrate Bandi Shor Divas (Liberation Day), which coincides with the Hindu festival of Diwali. On 12 November this year, Sikhs around the world will celebrate the day of liberation. This year, a Touchstone colleague has shared some information about what Bandi Shor