As a Trustee, you can help contribute to our mission of supporting people in #Leeds to be heard, just like Jodie! If you would like to become a member of our Board, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/06/22/j... for more info. #VolunteerLeeds

Oliver from our Asking You team wrote about training they delivered for @purplepatcharts.bsky.social and @lftleeds.bsky.social. The training was part of their Travel with Confidence project, funded by a @motability.bsky.social grant. Read what he had to say at askingyou.org.uk/training-lig...

We hold regular catch-ups with our #volunteers to see how they are doing in their roles and what we can do to help them. If you would like to volunteer with us or any other part of @advonetuk.bsky.social, find out about the range of opportunities available at advonet.org.uk/join-us/volu...

Our Independent Mental Capacity #Advocacy team has made a range of free resources! They explain what the service does; there are also guides to topics including finances in care settings. See them all in one place at advonet.org.uk/resources/im...

Earlier this week, our Asking You team held a drop-in at our office! They showcased their #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service, which runs weekly groups and activities for adults with a learning disability living in #Leeds. Find out more about the groups at askingyou.org.uk/day-service/

We have a mailing list where you can get the latest news on our #advocacy work, as well as info on job and volunteering opportunities! To sign up, please visit eepurl.com/dvbhin

We are running in-person and remote Community #Advocacy Hub sessions in #Leeds this month! Read more about what our Community Advocacy service can and cannot help you with at advonet.org.uk/services/com...

Earlier this month, we produced an #EasyRead guide with information about the recent Supreme Court ruling on liberty and care. It talks about what will change, what will stay the same and how it concerns #advocacy. Scan the QR code in the image or visit advonet.org.uk/2026/06/18/s... to read it.

This Wednesday, our Asking You team are holding a drop-in for their #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service! There will be a chance to meet the team, learn about their groups and activities and engage with other Advonet services. It's on from 10am-4pm in our #Leeds office and free to attend.

For both LGBTQIA+ #PrideMonth and #AutisticPrideDay, Nelly from our @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social#PrideMonth#AutisticPrideDayeam shares her experience of how both identities intersect in this reel:

This summer, @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social are running cool spaces across the city where you can rest, hydrate and stay well during a #heatwave. They are in buildings including community hubs and libraries. Read more about what they offer and where to find them at www.leeds.gov.uk/campaign/wel...

For West Yorkshire #Safeguarding Week, Advocacy Services Manager Libby has written a blog post on the importance of listening. She gives examples of how understanding the wishes of our clients can lead to positive outcomes. To read it, please scan the QR code or visit advonet.org.uk/2026/06/22/s...

We have a range of free autism and strategy guides! They were made by and for autistic adults and cover topics such as work, travel and health. To see PDFs of all the guides, please scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...

We're looking for passionate people to join our Board of Trustees! No previous experience needed; just your skills, ideas and enthusiasm. - Full training provided - Make a real difference - Build your experience Get involved: Scan the QR code or visit advonet.org.uk/2026/06/22/j... for more info

There is a series of updated #SelfAdvocacy resources on our website! They include a Meeting Planner, Complaints Template and links to other tools including those from our Autism AIM team! To see them all, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/se...

We made an Easy Read guide to the recent Supreme Court ruling one Liberty and Care. It is for advocates and anyone else working with people who may be affected. To get a free PDF copy, scan the QR code or visit advonet.org.uk/2026/06/18/s... @ndtihello.bsky.social @learningdiseng.bsky.social

In her second #AutisticPrideDay reel, Nelly discusses what the day and Autistic Pride in general means to her. She talks about adjustments she makes and how she experiences the wider world as an autistic person.

In the second of our blog posts for #AutisticPrideDay, Project Worker Cheryl talks about her experience. She discusses diagnosis, how it helps with her storytelling and what she does to celebrate being autistic. Read Cheryl's post at advonet.org.uk/2026/06/15/a...

In a collaboration with Healthy Minds and @bdcmind.bsky.social, our Information Officer and @advonetuk.bsky.social's Communications Lead Luke talks about what #AutisticPrideDay means to him. Luke discusses the origins of the day and his own experiences. Enjoy!

For #AutisticPrideDay, Universal Advocate Katie shares her experience in a blog post. She talks about how she felt as a young, undiagnosed girl, then touches on her diagnosis later on in life. Read the post in full at advonet.org.uk/2026/06/18/a...

Happy #AutisticPrideDay from the AIM team! Today, we will be sharing experiences of some of our #ActuallyAutistic team members. In this reel, our Peer Development Worker Nelly talks about what Autistic Pride means to her.

Happy #AutisticPrideDay from all of us at Advonet! Today, we will be sharing stories from some of our autistic staff members about what Autistic Pride means to them.

Next Week is West Yorkshire #Safeguarding Week. All week, there are a series of free webinars - a full list is available on the Leeds Safeguarding Children Partnership's website. To find out what's on, please visit www.leedsscp.org.uk/westyorkshir...

As part of their LIFE #employment work, our Asking You team made a guide to inclusive hiring! It talks about areas such as recruitment, interviews and onboarding of staff with a learning disability and has been co-written by colleagues with lived experience. #LearningDisabilityWeek

Big thanks to everyone who was at the #Leeds Learning Disability People's Parliament - Council Chambers Takeover today! It was amazing to see so many there. The Learning Disability Pride March that took place afterwards was great to be part of too. #LearningDisabilityWeek

Our Guide to Making a Health Complaint is a free #SelfAdvocacy tool. It can help you know how and when to start, who you can complain to and includes complaint letter templates. The guide is available on our website: advonet.org.uk/resources/he...

Better healthcare and support CAN prevent people with learning disabilities dying too soon. However, currently only 4 in 10 people with a learning disability reach their 65th birthday. Help call on the government to make a plan of action: tinyurl.com/2ehzec26

Happy Leeds #LearningDisabilityWeek from all of us at Advonet!

There are just a couple of days left to apply for our Director of Finance, Corporate Services and Income #JobVacancy. If this full-time role interests you, please apply! More info on how to do so is available by scanning the QR code or visiting advonet.org.uk/2026/05/15/j...#JobVacancy #HiringNow #LeedsJobs

For Leeds #LearningDisabilityWeek, the Asking You team are running supported journeys and safe walks to some events! They are running supported bus journeys on Tuesday from our office to Leeds Civic Hall for the People's Parliament, and to Kirkgate Market afterwards.

We have a series of free resources from our Independent Mental Capacity #Advocacy (IMCA) service! They cover topics such as best interest decisions and the role of a Relevant Person's Representative (RPR). To see them all in one place, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/im...

We have a range of #volunteer roles available, where you can build skills and support someone to get their voice heard or access a service! Read more about all of them by visiting our Volunteer Roles page: advonet.org.uk/join-us/volu...

Next week, our Asking You team will be at many events for #LeedsLearningDisabilityWeek! They include a special People's Parliament meeting, Pub Night and Club Night. For some events, they are doing safe walks and a supported bus ride. Read more about what's on at askingyou.org.uk/events-for-l...

There is just one week left to apply for our Director of Finance, Corporate Services and Income #JobVacancy! This full-time role involves ensuring that as a charity, we are sustainable and resilient. To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/05/15/j... #CharityJobs #LeedsJobs #FinanceJobs

Advonet (@advonetuk.bsky.social) - the charity we are part of - has some free #SelfAdvocacy resources! They can help you to speak up for yourself and your rights and include a meeting planner and phone call planner. To get free copies for yourself, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/se...

Volunteers play a key role in our work. They help make people's voices heard, empower those they support and ensure we provide quality services such as #advocacy. Read more about how volunteers make Advonet at advonet.org.uk/2026/06/04/h...#advocacy #VolunteersWeek

As an #advocacy organisation, we are deeply concerned about the impact of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Cheshire West framework and Deprivation of Liberty. Read our statement in full and find links to useful info on the ruling at advonet.org.uk/2026/06/04/s... #DeprivationOfLiberty #DoLS

We will be at #TheBigLunch at Leeds Media Centre this Saturday! It's on from 12 Noon-2pm, providing an opportunity to meet local services and businesses in Chapeltown! We are on @advonetuk.bsky.social's stall, there with info on our services. If you want to come, just turn up - no booking required!

Our Asking You team will be running a drop-in for their Learning Disability Day Opportunities service early next month! It's on from 10am-4pm in our office near #Leeds City Centre and is free to attend. More information about the drop in is at askingyou.org.uk/day-opportun...

We always aim to make #volunteering with us as accessible as possible. This involves having Easy Read resources for new volunteers, as well as having an accessible induction. We also try to provide reasonable adjustments for volunteers, such as access to quiet meeting rooms. #VolunteersWeek

This week is #VolunteersWeek! Over the coming days, we will celebrate the great work our volunteers do and how they help get people's voices heard. We will also talk about how we aim to make volunteering inclusive and share some of our exciting volunteering opportunities. #VolunteerLeeds

On Saturday 6th June, we are joining Unity Homes & Enterprise for #TheBigLunch! It's from 12 Noon-2pm and will see many local services and businesses there to talk to you about support in Chapeltown #LS7. It's in the car park at #Leeds Media Centre, just off Chapeltown Road. Hope to see you there!

If you are unsure about your rights on a range of issues, we have links to useful information on our website! They cover services including health, housing and social care. To see them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/se...

We are getting ready for #VolunteersWeek, which is on next week - watch this space!

Would you like to lead the finance and corporate services of a local charity? If so, we have the #JobVacancy for you! As a Director, you will help ensure we are sustainable and work on funding bids. To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/05/15/j...#JobVacancy #HiringNow #CharityJobs #LeedsJobs

Our Your Voice, Your Support booklet gives useful information and tips on speaking up for yourself and your rights. A free PDF copy can be downloaded from our website at advonet.org.uk/resources/se...

Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! Inside, we have details of a big milestone for us, info on our Asking You team's plans for #Leeds Learning Disability Week and links to new and updated self-advocacy resources. To read it, please go to mailchi.mp/4bf14f5842a9...

This summer, we will be in #Morley for a free health and wellbeing event! There will be information on support with health and wellbeing available for people who are in the Morley area. It's on Wednesday 29th July from 11am-3pm, with information stalls on Queen Street in the town centre.

Our Spring newsletter is coming out very soon! To receive get that along with our latest job and volunteering opportunities, please sign up to our mailing list at eepurl.com/dvbhin

We're #HiringNow! There is an exciting #JobVacancy for a new role - Director of Finance, Corporate Services & Income. It involves maintaining and bringing in funding for our charity, being in our Senior Leadership Team. To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/05/15/j... #CharityJobs #LeedsJobs