Partnership
Supporting the third sector
Partnership
Supporting the third sector
Topic Learning Disability
21 May | The voluntary sector, learning disabilities, and digital technology
During Spring/Summer 2025, the Centre for Health Promotion Research at Leeds Beckett University are leading a series of online and in-person discussions about the voluntary sector, learning disabilities and/or autism, and digital inequalities. These discussions are for academics, community and civil society organisations,…
Person Centred Thinking Training at Connect in the North
Connect in the North have created a new timetable of upcoming training events for anyone supporting people with Learning Disabilities in Leeds. An Introduction to Person Centred Tools – Wednesday 2 July Co-production and Meaningful Involvement – Wednesday 16 July…
Forum Central Annual Member Satisfaction Survey 2025
Forum Central is a member-led partnership between Volition and Leeds Older People’s Forum. Each year we invite our member organisations to share their thoughts to help us understand how we’re doing and how we can do even better. We’d love…
Proposed Cuts to PIP and Welfare Benefits: Summary and Support for Leeds VCSE Third Sector
It is important to note the recent Government announcement about changes to PIP and welfare benefits, particularly for the disabled community and its support networks. There is an open consultation around the proposed changes which will have wide reaching impacts.…
Autism Acceptance Month: Celebrating Community, Advocacy and Support in Leeds
April is Autism Acceptance Month: A time to celebrate neurodiversity, raise our understanding, and support the brilliant work happening across Leeds with and for autistic people, and their families, carers and support networks. Collectively we can bring about a cultural…
Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board Survey
Help Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board (LSAB) learn more about your experience of working in safeguarding. Third sector organisations are invited to share their feedback in the LSAB survey. What is the focus of the survey? The survey has been developed…
Autism information event at White Rose Centre: Help is available in Leeds
This month, a group of local charities are holding a free event for World Autism Acceptance Month. The event will have information on what support is available for autistic people in Leeds, including peer support, advocacy, social groups, information and…
2 April | Personalised Care Approaches Event
Date: 2 April 2025 Time: 10 am – 12 pm Location: Online Purpose of session – To create a space for leaders to consider where they may want to use Personalised Care approaches to support Mental Health & Learning Disabilities and…
Public Feedback for Breast Cancer Screening Campaign
Many people require extra help so they can feel comfortable attending their breast screening appointment – like more time, clear information or a quiet space – but perhaps don’t realise that it’s OK to ask. This includes people with learning…
Work, health and skills – Trailblazer and Accelerator update
Thank you to all the organisations that have highlighted programs currently running that link to the broad remit of helping to get people closer to work. Please continue to share your thoughts and ideas as Forum Central continue’s to advocate…
