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Touchstone's fourth year in the Sunday Times top 100

29th January 2016|Categories: Awards, News|

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

Kirklees Advocacy Service – annual review

22nd January 2016|Categories: Annual Report, Blog, Case Study|

2014–2015 has been a busy and exciting year for Touchstone in Kirklees. We have continued our community mental health advocacy work and have now integrated the new Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) service into our existing team. We have taken on new staff, embarked on specialised training and increased our

Touchstone Leadership Masterclass 2016 – Session One

22nd January 2016|Categories: Diversity, Events, News|

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

Stonewall Workplace Equality Index

19th January 2016|Categories: Awards, Diversity, News|

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

Winter Wellbeing Cafe in Lincoln Green

15th January 2016|Categories: Events, News|

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

"Living Well With Dementia" video

8th January 2016|Categories: News, Video|

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