Insight Report: Disability During The Pandemic
Mentally Healthy Leeds, a Touchstone service, have undertaken research into Disability In the Pandemic, asking "How has the pandemic specifically affected the lives and mental health of disabled people in Leeds?" Read on to find out more... This report looks into how disabled people have been particularly affected by
LMWS Coproduction Network – Mental Health Awareness Week
This Mental Health Week, LMWS Coproduction Coordinator Beth shares her own experiences around getting mental health support and how you can join the Coproduction Network to make positive changes to mental health systems in Leeds. During Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 – and every other week! – Leeds Mental
My Experiences with Anxiety and Peer Support Work
TW: References to physical experiences of severe anxiety. The theme for this Mental Health Awareness Week (15-21 May) is anxiety. As part of this week, Jenny, one of our Peer Support Workers with the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service team, has shared their experiences with anxiety, how they manage it,
Launch of Impact Reports for Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service’s Inclusion Team
Our Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service's (LMWS) Inclusion Team have released impact reports on their last year of coproduction and peer support work. Drawing on all their work with volunteers, service users and members of the public, their reports highlight their achievements in improving mental health systems across Leeds and
Touchstone’s Updated 5-Year Strategic Business Plan
Touchstone have refreshed our 5-Year Strategic Business Plan. Drawing from our long-term vision and values, we have created an updated business plan, containing our current services, aims, and strategy to achieve those aims. Click the link below to find out more about our strategy to sustain and grow high
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week
This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, our Perinatal Mental Health Lead, Katie, is here to raise awareness of perinatal mental health and help you find support. Did you know 70% of those who experience mental health concerns during pregnancy and the 1st year of parenthood will hide and underplay