16 Days of Action 2023
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
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
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
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service – Peer Support Volunteers
PLEASE NOTE: Our opportunities are for a minimum of a 6-month commitment, 1 hour minimum per week. We also require volunteers to have lived experience of mental health issues or having known and helped someone with theirs, as sharing our experiences is a key aspect of this role. Our
Touchstone’s BME Dementia Service Wins Alzheimer Europe’s Anti-Stigma Award
In October 2023, Touchstone’s Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Dementia Service received Alzheimer Europe’s Anti-Stigma Award. The award recognises an “outstanding initiative aimed at combating stigma and promoting a positive image of dementia and people living with dementia”. The team also presented their work during the Networking Dinner of
Black History Month: Profiles of Great Black Britons
This Black History Month, we have put together profiles on some Black British people with histories of campaigning for social justice and equity in mental health support for Black communities. Read on to find out more about Olive Morris, Dr. Aggrey Burke, and local icon Gertrude Paul...