Feeling inspired at the Celebration of round 1 of the Community Mental Health Grants. Transformative pieces of work from BHI Trust Leeds Humans Being CIC Shore-Up CIC Mafwa Theatre Health and Wellbeing at TCV Hollybush Forum Central Leeds Community Foundation and Leeds Mindfulness Coop

The richness of conversations shared at this afternoon's event has been outstanding - a testament to the dedication and energy put into the Community Mental Health Transformation by Leeds' third sector and our partners Leeds Community Foundation Leeds Health and Care Partnership Here are key takeaways: 🧵1/4

Just 11 days left to get your application in for up to £5K of funding. We're looking for ideas that show our city what a thriving recovery community Leeds has. It's a simple and straightforward form and it could get your big idea off the ground. #Recovery forwardleeds.co.uk/forward-leeds-…

#YourVoiceYourPhoto, a new #photovoice project by us, @wordofcolour and Touchstone, is looking for 10 men of colour with lived experience, #carers + #mentalhealth advocates, to amplify their voices through their own lens. bit.ly/3JQrXqn

Using the ‘photovoice’ method of co-creation, participants will attend 2 workshops (20th May + 10th June) in #Leeds on #photographic approaches and use disposable cameras and audio to capture their personal narratives. bit.ly/3JQrXqn

“I used to come to the sessions before and notice the women were shy, but now I see the same women opening up and participating a lot. It makes me happy to see the confidence! I like to do more with Mafwa.” - Maffo, volunteer for Kuluhenna Drama

We're supporting Mental Health Foundation on #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek by sharing useful content and info about our #MentalHealth-specific work, including from our Independent Mental Health #Advocacy and Autism AIM - Mental Health Equity Project services #MomentsForMovement

Every month, we and Leeds Mind run in-person and online #MentalHealth-focused #PeerSupport groups! They are co-led by and run for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Leeds – find out more about them and how to join here: leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services/m… #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

We've invested £450k in 16 Community Organisations through Transforming Mental Health Grants in partnership with Forum Central and West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. Learn more about the programme and the funded organisations here 👉 buff.ly/3y7joVu #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Love this campaign! #MHAW24 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

The Mental Health Review, a short 🧵: Welcoming the inclusion of the Mental Health Bill in the King's Speech, I want to acknowledge the vital contributions of service users and carers, particularly members of the Service User and Carer Group (SUCG)

Earlier this month the women of Kuluhenna Drama shared their summer showcase ‘Strong Women” with an audience of family & friends. The performance featured scenes about the absurd & joyful experience of being a woman, ending in a powerful rallying cry to “protect all women” 💪 🎭

After years of cuts, caps and freezes to our social security system, families have been left without the financial resilience and security they need to cope with higher prices and costs. 🔎 Read the report: ifs.org.uk/publications/l… (4/4)

📢 Poet in Residence opportunity centres mental health and racial justice in Leeds. Project by SYNERGI Leeds Words of Colour #RWF24 Online info session: Tues 30 July, 1 PM. Register: tickettailor.com/events/wordsof… Deadline to apply: 5 PM Mon 12 August Visit: rememberingwhatsforgotten.co.uk/poet-in-reside…

Long thread; A lot of the violence we have seen over the last few days has been stoked by years of misinformation about migration, often from many of the politicians condemning it now. So, let's address some of that misinformation. 1/

For the first time ever in the last 27 years of being in this country, I’m wondering if it’s safe for me to go out and see community patients tomorrow. I won’t cancel on my patients, who are all expecting to see me, but will be anxious that I am obviously brown skinned.

A new mural created by people living with dementia is officially launched at the AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium. The Leeds based DEEP group created the Keeping In Touch mural to highlight the importance of making connections after a dementia diagnosis. bit.ly/3A6Uiae

Leeds Refugee Forum is offering free SIM cards with data, unlimited national calls, and texts to asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds. Drop by One Community Centre on Tues & Thurs, 2:00pm - 4:00pm to sign up! 🕑 Remember to bring valid ID. 🪪 #DigitalInclusion #RefugeeSupport

This week is #LocalMindWeek! We're #YourLocalMind. We're one of around 100 independent local Mind charities. We raise our own funds, and the money we raise is used to support local people. Learn more about local Minds here: lght.ly/3mb11e

For many NHS staff, the recent racist violence in this country will leave them feeling afraid and unwelcome. To those colleagues, our message is simple: you are welcome and you are valuable members of our community. Reach out for support if you need it. england.nhs.uk/supporting-our…