Lee’s Story
My name is Lee I am 28 years old I have cerebral palsy and learning difficulties. I have done a work placement at National Express Leeds bus station. I got this from Leeds Technology college. They kept me on the placement for a year because I was doing well. I
Touchstone’s Annual Celebration 2020
"Covid-19 has affected us all in many ways and our Annual Celebration is one of the events that has been impacted. The Annual Celebration is our opportunity to shine a light on the amazing work of our staff and teams across Touchtone by amplifying the voices of the people
An Interview with What Can We Do founder Malaika Ibreck for Trans Day of Remembrance 2020
What does Trans Day of Remembrance mean to you? I think primarily Trans Day of Remembrance means care for myself, and care for my community. We remember those we have lost and we meditate on how we can remain here without them. It means coming together to share and to
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
On the 20th of November each year, people gather around the world to mourn the transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people who we have lost this year. We also recognise on this day the violence that so often circulates not just around the death of our trans siblings, but so
New city-wide network to tackle men’s health inequalities begins in Leeds #InternationalMensDay
Free laptops to get isolated men online, shopkeepers giving health advice to their male customers, and a new Leeds-based men’s magazine, are just some of the aspects of an exciting city-wide men’s health project starting this month in Leeds, coordinated by Forum Central. “Men’s Health Unlocked”, funded by the National
New Board Opportunities with St Anne’s Community Services
St Anne’s started as a Leeds homeless charity in 1971 and has grown to become a £42m charity supporting vulnerable individuals with complex needs across the North of England. Their 1,300 staff members are committed to supporting over 1,600 clients individuals with learning disabilities, mental health, substance misuse and homelessness