Tinnitus Awareness Week
Tinnitus Awareness Week 2019 begins on 6th Feb and is being promoted by the British Tinnitus Association. Tinnitus is the perception of noises in the ear and or head which have no external source. Those living with the condition may experience a ringing, buzzing, hissing, whistling or other noise. The
Leeds’ Well-Bean café offering a lifeline to people during a mental health crisis in South Leeds
Touchstone, in partnership with Leeds Survivor Led Crisis Service, is building on the success of the Well-Bean café in Lincoln Green, with the opening of a second café in South Leeds later this month. The Lincoln Green centre, close to St James’ Hospital, has had 4,000 people through its doors
Touchstone in Stonewall's Top 100 Employers for 2019
Touchstone has been placed 20th in the Stonewall Top 100 Employers, which lists the best employers for lesbian, gay, bi and trans staff. The list is compiled from submissions to the Workplace Equality Index, a powerful benchmarking tool used by employers to assess their achievements and progress on LGBT equality in the
National Hug Day 2019 by Alison Lowe
As many of my colleagues at Touchstone will be aware, I am a hugger! Hugging is a way of being human with people; showing empathy, or just sharing a moment of joy. I feel hugging keeps me connected with the people around me but it also allows me to show
Blue Monday 21st Jan: How Blue Are You?
The 3rd Monday in January is said to be the most depressing day of the year due to the weather, financial pressures and debts accumulated over the holiday season and low motivation levels. Blue Monday was first publicized by Sky Travel in 2005. You can find out more about
Update: Community Based Mental Health Service
After running a competition at the end of last year a name has now been chosen for the new Community Based Mental Health Service which goes live from 1st April 2019. The service will be called Live Well Leeds and was a suggestion made by an existing service user. Live Well