Have your say on the design of West Yorkshire’s new buses. We’re looking for feedback from people in Leeds who have learning disabilities and/or who are autistic. Your views will help shape the design of new buses for our region. Book a place: [email protected]

International Men’s Day Event at Kirkgate Market. Drop-in Tomorrow 10am to 2pm at the Food Court, Kirkgate Market. Everyone is welcome to come along, connect, and find out about support available for men across Leeds. Men’s Health Unlocked and partners are hosting a free event with.

Jonathan from Creative Frame CIC explains why Men’s Health matters and how their creative, community-led activities support men across Leeds. “A lot of the men that come through our doors are incredibly isolated and vulnerable, and they need help. That’s why this work matters.”

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is a vigil held each year in memory of the trans people whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence. TransLeeds, TransPrideLeeds and the University of Leeds are hosting at Helix in the EC Stoner Building at the University of Leeds from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.

We welcome the Men’s Health Strategy and the network looks forward to putting its recommendations into action. Read the Government’s announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n... Video message from Cllr Paul Wray. Men's Health Unlocked, Space2 Leeds, Cllr Paul Wray, Barca Leeds, Creative Frame CIC

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 - 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲r. Join us at Leeds Kirkgate Market on Friday 28 November, 11am–3pm. Explore local stalls, meet community organisations, and drop in for free Leeds Sexual Health testing and advice. No booking needed – just come along! Find out more: bit.ly/LSH25

Leeds Compassionate City Awards 2025.

The next Law Clinic is coming up and focuses on Family Law. Advice on family or child law. Drop in and speak to the team. No appointment needed. Tuesday 3 December - 2pm till 4pm Sue Ryder Hospice, Grove Road, Headingley, LS6 2AE In partnership with Leeds Beckett University.

Join Public Health for two short Winter Preparedness Sessions to help you support people who may be most at risk over the colder months. 19 November, 2–3pm 3 December, 10–11am To book your place, email [email protected]

Join the next HATCH Local Care Partnership meeting as we focus on Domestic Violence and Abuse. 📅 Tuesday 18 November 🕒 3 – 4.30pm 💻 Online via Microsoft Teams Hear from partners across Leeds on: • How technology is used by perpetrators • Positive role models and positive masculinity • This year’s

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 - 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲r. Join us at Leeds Kirkgate Market on Friday 28 November, 11am–3pm. Explore local stalls, meet community organisations, and drop in for free Leeds Sexual Health testing and advice. No booking needed – just come along! Find out more: bit.ly/LSH25

𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 N𝗼𝘄 O𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀! Apply for a small grant to support community-led health & wellbeing projects in: Gipton, Harehills, Burmantofts, Cross Flatts Park, Holbeck & Armley. Apply by Friday 5 December, 5pm bit.ly/HNAA252

The words we use can open doors or build barriers. Check out Healthwatch Leeds’ new Jargon Buster helping health and care staff use clear, inclusive language every day. 👉 healthwatchleeds.co.uk/reports-recommendations/2025/jargon-buster

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗠𝘆 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲! 𝗩𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Join Lippy People for a special screening and conversation about the lived experience of loss in the learning-disabled community at Rothwell WMC, this Thursday at 11:15 till 1:35. To attend, email [email protected].

Congrats to Women’s Whispers and Sunjeeda Hanif, Highly Commended at the Leeds Compassionate City Awards 2025! 📸 With Pip Goff, Forum Central CEO.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 – 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝟮–𝟰𝗽𝗺 Sue Ryder and Leeds Beckett University are launch a Law Clinic (drop-in). This is a drop-in service, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Wed 22 October - 2:00 – 4:00pm 📍 Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice

⭐️Aspire's AGM & STAR Awards⭐️ From informative speeches, invigorating performances and inspiring staff teams! Our 2025 AGM was incredible, and proved to us how much Aspire truly has to celebrate.

This Sunday (19 Oct) is The Market Place Celebration & Farewell Concert 💜 I’ll be there to celebrate an organisation that supported me through my teenage recovery journey — a space that changed many lives in Leeds. 🎟️ Free tickets: www.thewardrobe.co.uk/event/the-ma...

We are looking for volunteers to join us as Mentors and Peer Support Volunteers! Both roles come with free training and will support #ActuallyAutistic adults living in #Leeds. More info on both roles, the training and how to sign up is at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/10/07/p... #VolunteerLeeds

Great day yesterday at @gipsil.bsky.social. Nice to see the new brand whilst at their HQ at The Old Fire Station.

❄️ Winter Health & Wellbeing Event ❄️ Tue 28 Oct, 11am–3pm Crossgates Shopping Centre Free event for all – come along with friends & family!

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Looking After Your People and the Process 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 - 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺–𝟰:𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺 (𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟵𝗮𝗺) This full-day session explores how to approach them with compassion while protecting your organisation.

🗞️Read all about how our Centre for Health Promotion #Research team are evaluating the new Leeds Community Vaccine Champions programme on our blog: 🔗 bit.ly/4oflzLr In collaboration with @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social + @volactionleeds.bsky.social #AcademicSky #publichealth

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who attended the Health and Care Leaders Networking Meeting. This time we focused more on data and how the third sector can utilise data.

We had a great time at #AutistiCon on Friday! At the event, we spoke to hundreds of people about what we do for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Leeds. Same time next year, @leedsautism.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social?

Thank you Autisticon. It was great being there and we can’t wait for next year.

🌍💚 Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a moment to raise awareness, tackle stigma and highlight the importance of looking after our mental health – for ourselves and our communities. In Leeds, the VCSE sector plays a vital role in supporting people’s wellbeing today and every day. Let’s keep wo

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Leeds Sexual Health offers clear information, resources and advice to help promote HIV prevention through PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). Organisations can use these short explainer videos and access routes to PrEP services in Leeds: 👉 leedssexualhealth.com/prep-and-pep

Roma Roots CIC are visiting Downing Street tomorrow to discuss Equality and Inclusion. #leeds

Via @advonetuk.bsky.social

Part of the LGBTQ+ community? Looking to meet new people? Pride Place are seeking volunteers to meet & greet at our community social events, Wednesdays 2.30 - 4.30pm Interested? Email [email protected] @outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

📢 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱! There’s still time to apply for the Community Vaccine Champions Grants 2025. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 N𝗲𝘄 D𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝟱𝗽𝗺. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Leeds is full of quiet moments that change lives. A volunteer walking someone to an appointment. A community café where neighbours stop to chat. These small acts hold the same weight as big strategies. They keep the city moving forward together. Tell us your stories. Big or Small.

📢 Last chance to apply – Deadline Tomorrow! Community Vaccine Champions Grants 2025 are closing at 5pm on Tuesday 30 September. Grants of up to £1,500 (or £500 for unconstituted groups) are available to support local organisations in Leeds to raise awareness and share trusted vaccination messages.

⏰ Time is running out! Have your say in our Cost Pressure Survey. Help us show the real impact on Leeds VCSE organisations by taking part 👉 bit.ly/CPAS25

Have your say! WY Healthy Working Life survey is open for anyone living with or caring for someone with a long-term condition. Complete here 👉 www.wypartnership.co.uk/get-involved...

WYCAS Finance Forum Wed 15 Oct, 2–4pm (online). Companies House changes & what they mean for the VCSE sector. Free to join, book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wycas-fina...

⏰ Time is running out! Have your say in our Cost Pressure Survey. Help us show the real impact on Leeds VCSE organisations by taking part 👉 bit.ly/CPAS25

Join the Integrated Neighbourhood Health webinar on Wed 1 Oct, 12:30-13:30. Explore how people’s voices can shape joined-up local care. Register now: forumcentral.org.uk/events/putti...

Today we are at Scope talking to our members about each development area. We are is kicking things off with the Health Plan and Neighbourhood Health.

AutistiCon 2025 is back on Fri 10 Oct at Nexus, Leeds. Register now to take part as a speaker, performer, stallholder or volunteer. Deadline 1 Oct bit.ly/TakePartAuti...

🚨 Last chance! Apply for International Day of Disabled People 2025 grants (up to £600) before Fri 26 Sept. Apply now 👉 forumcentral.org.uk/internationa...

Have you taken part in our Cost Pressure Survey? Time is ticking. Follow the links to take part and find out more. bit.ly/CPAS25 forumcentral.org.uk/cost-pressur...

🚍 Have your say on the future of transport in West Yorkshire Forum Central is helping the West Yorkshire Combined Authority gather feedback from disabled adults (18+) on the new Local Transport Plan. 📅 Online Focus Group (Zoom) 🗓 Monday 29 September : 10am – 11:30am More info: bit.ly/4mj2uqj

There is still time to book onto How To Use MindWell to Support Others. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/using-mind...