Neurodiversity Celebration Week – Spotlight on the Neurodiversity in the Workplace toolkit
At Touchstone, we want everyone to be able to thrive as their authentic selves at work! This #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek, we are keen to share resources on how we can all make our workplaces safer and more inclusive for neurodivergent colleagues. In 2024, we worked with West Yorkshire Health and Care
Launch of Remembering What’s Forgotten Digital Exhibition
February 12th marked the launch of the brilliant Remembering What’s Forgotten’s digital exhibition! The exhibition, co-ordinated by Synergi-Leeds and Words of Colour, captures inspiring narratives of 60 people, as a creative response to 50 years of mental health and racial inequalities in Leeds. The aim of the exhibition is
My Journey from Service User to Peer Support Worker
The value of lived experience and peer support is integral to all of our work at Touchstone. Martin, a former Service User at Touchstone, has kindly shared his journey to becoming a Peer Support Worker at Touchstone below... Where to begin with this rollercoaster (in a positive way) of
Launch of 21st Century Man Report and Street Art in Leeds
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
New View Project – churches combating mental health stigma
Touchstone's Community Development Team worked in partnership with local churches to investigate how faith communities can work together to raise awareness of mental health issues and to support community members who may be struggling with their own mental health. The project was funded by Time To Change. The aims