Tomorrow at our Drop-In #Autism Hub in #Leeds, we've got hot food, including #Vegan and #GlutenFree options! Find out what else we've got on at the Hub in our latest news post here: leedsautismaim.org.uk/2024/09/06/dro… #ActuallyAutistic

10 September is World Suicide Prevention Day with the theme ‘Changing the narrative on suicide.’ 🎗️ In Leeds, Touchstone will be holding community walks across the city to help raise awareness. Visit the 🔗below for more info. touchstonesupport.org.uk/world-suicide-… #WSPD2024

On the first Wednesday of every month from 6pm-7pm, we and Bradford and Craven #Autism AIM run #MentalHealth-focused #PeerSupport groups, led by and run for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven! Find out more about them and how to join here: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/menta…

Good job cooking group - you rock! Today we used surplus ingredients supplied by FareShare Yorkshire to make beef bolognaise with penne & banana and raisin bread!

This has been a great project to be involved in. We have heard from many neurodivergent people the barriers they face in employment this shows how reasonable adjustments have worked for our colleagues to thrive West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership #autismadhdallies

We're standing with @Samaritans this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💚 Only 45% of people are comfortable talking about suicidal thoughts - it's time we change that. Find out more about how you can be part of this change 👉 bit.ly/34sfcMK

We have created a Services Profile for #ActuallyAutistic adults! It can help share communication and sensory needs, as well as how to help during a meltdown or shutdown, with any services they are using. Download a free copy here: leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/self… #Autism #SelfAdvocacy

It's #WorldSuicidePreventionDay! See below for organisations in Leeds that you can support - or receive support from, if you need the help! 🎗️ PAPYRUS Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service #ANDYSMANCLUB CALM Samaritans Leeds Leeds Mind Shout Check our site for current roles! 💚

MindWell is the #MentalHealth website for people in #Leeds. On #WSPD2024, please share: On #MindWell find: Urgent help: mindwell-leeds.org.uk/help/ How to help someone in crisis: bit.ly/MindWell-help-… Folding resource: bit.ly/MindWell-find-… More: linktr.ee/mindwellleeds

Feeling down or alone is tough, but you're not alone. Here are some crisis numbers in Leeds, sending a clear message that help is available. You are not alone! Click the link in our bio to learn more. #WSPD2024 #LeedsSupport

Every Wednesday, our Community #Advocacy team can provide help to get your voice heard and rights upheld in remote appointments by phone or online! Find out more about those and our in-person Community Advocacy Hubs in #Leeds here: advonet.org.uk/services/commu…

Next week, our #ActuallyAutistic Co-Design Group will be looking at guides to #PersonalIndependencePayment made by Autism AIM - Mental Health Equity Project! They will also hold an in-person group to look at the guides - find out how to get involved here: leedsautismaim.org.uk/2024/09/10/co-… #Benefits #Coproduction

PIP causes so much grief - this is a very good idea.

What a team!! We'd like to thank everyone who came along to our Hear Our LGBTQ+ Story screening. It was wonderful to premiere the stories & to hear the audience's responses. And thanks most of all to our incredible storytellers for being brave, honest and so supportive.

Thank you to Sam and Ellie for all their great work in the cafe! These guys showed how versatile, fun and hard working they are today! #learningdisabilities #Leeds #cafe #abilitiesnotdisabilities

Great to have the trainees and Leep1 (Leeds People First) staff involved in prepping for the Lippy People event yesterday! Thank you everyone! Hope You all enjoyed the food! #learningdisabilities #Leeds #catering

AUTISM+ ADHD LANGUAGE GUIDE: Below is a link to a guide about the language that you should use in connection to ADHD and autism. wypartnership.co.uk/application/fi… Emily Rob Webster 💙 University of Leeds Leeds Autism AIM Yasmeen Sharif Shelley Russell Rhiannon Oliver #Autism #ADHD

If you would like to work for a #charity in #Leeds as an advocate, with one of our #inclusion projects or in any other role, we have a mailing list where you can get alerts for #JobVacancies! Sign up to our list here: eepurl.com/hOTTy9 #LeedsJobs #YorkshireJobs

Our monthly Club Night for adults with a #LearningDisability at Popworld Leeds is on next Thursday! It has a #masquerade theme. tickets £10 on the door; carers go free. Please remember to bring your ID, as bouncers may ask for it. Email [email protected] for more info.

Next Thursday, our Peer Development Worker Dr Gill Loomes-Quinn will be running a webinar on #Autism, #Family and #Relationships! It's free to attend and is for #ActuallyAutistic adults; find out more about the webinar and how to sign up here: leedsautismaim.org.uk/2024/08/30/aim…