passionate about people and our diverse, vibrant communities; health and wellbeing; the third sector and system working @myforumcentral @LeedsHCP

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I CANNOT believe this is even on the table for consideration @wesstreeting . The MH Investment Standard is ESSENTIAL for safe guarding the minimum requirement for investment in services already on their knees. This would be a huge disaster.
We're worried the UK government might scrap the Mental Health Investment Standard.
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🚨 Mental health services are already stretched beyond capacity. Yet there are reports that the government may axe vital safeguards for mental health funding. Alongside 17 organisations, we've written to the PM asking to protect funding for services 👇
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Fearless journalists across the UK worked tirelessly to cover recent unrest Minister @Steph_Peacock visited @yorkshirepost, @LeedsNews and @itvcalendar to hear from front line journalists👇
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"How quickly we move from one reality, where we feel secure, to another where we are unsafe. Where new threats of violence awaken past traumas. Where totems of civil society, from food banks to libraries, are ripped apart." – Zoe Amar @zoeamar thirdsector.co.uk/zoe-amar-u…
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Pip Goff retweeted
❗️BREAKING NEWS: Confirmation of new Minister for Civil Society. ❗️ We're delighted to welcome @Steph_Peacock to the position of Minister for Civil Society. Charities aren't just a force for good, they're also a force for growth and force for change. We're excited to have the opportunity to demonstrate the full potential of our sector in making lasting change for those who need it most. We look forward to working with Stephanie, and everyone @DCMS, to strengthen the partnership between government and the charity and voluntary sector.
Delighted to welcome @Steph_Peacock as the new Minister for Civil Society. I look forward to working closely with you (& your team) to keep flying for the flag for the vital role charities can play in solving some of the biggest issues our society faces.
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The fact that no one was hurt was not by accident @BBCNews Look North.
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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)
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So proud to see all the hard work that our third sector delivery partners do to deliver the LCH funded Enhance Programme is getting this recognition. Great partnership work, saving time for community health professionals. @LCHNHSTrust @LeedsOPF
Delighted our Enhance Programme in Leeds is being held up as great example of partnership working @LeedsOPF @LCHNHSTrust Streeting says long-term reforms needed for social care sector bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-polit… via @BBCNews
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Today, the city of Leeds and the MND community came together to say an official goodbye and thank you to Rob Burrow CBE. The highlight was an incredible speech from Jamie Jones-Buchanan. Grab a cuppa and spend 10 minutes with Jamie, then ask yourself, what am I going to to do?

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What an incredible day at the #SmallCharityWeek event! Received a certificate from the Lord Mayor of Leeds🌟 Fantastic speeches by Lord Mayor of Leeds, @abigailmashall, Hannah Bailey @VolActionLeeds , @CllrJaneDowson. Lovely to meet our funder @LeedsCommFound 🤝
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🚨 Attention facilitators, producers, arts managers & cultural sector professionals! 🚨 Come along to the Facilitation & Social Change workshop on 10.9.24 to be part of an ongoing research collab exploring the role of facilitation in the cultural sector buff.ly/4eZpl7N
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We proudly raised our new flag to celebrate our partnership with emergency and military services! As a #Pathfinders Hub, we are committed to promoting the invaluable work of @WestYorksPolice @WYFRS @YorksAmbulance @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce @BritishArmy It’s essential that these services reflect the diverse communities they serve. This partnership provides a fantastic opportunity to help young people create pathways into meaningful careers with these vital services. Let's work together to build a safer, stronger future for everyone! 💪 #CommunitySupport #EmergencyServices #MilitaryCareers #FuturePathways @LLAlliance @lcc_public – at Leeds, England
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So proud 🥰
Congratulations to our Deputy CEO @HevTattersall shortlisted at @CharityTimes Awards. Heather joined us as a #mentalhealth worker and has stepped up at every stage in her leadership journey. She is the backbone @cellartrust and whatever the result she'll always be a winner to us!
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Fantastic Care Cohort Third Sector Meeting, chaired by Rebecca Stone & @lisamulherin coordinated by @VolActionLeeds Great to come together to share our work, learning & explore how we can better support Care-Experienced children & young people across our sector @OldFireStaLS9
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Yesterday the Leeds @DementiaVoices group launched their coproduced ‘Keeping in Touch’ mural @HeadingleyStad The mural highlights how to live well with dementia & signposts people to local services & support. The project was supported by @LeedsPlayhouse @ZCTrust @RugbyLeeds
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Just strolling along the Leeds Canal Walk, following a coffee @LeedsDock…never done this walk, so why not as on A/L😁 To plan a #SaferJourney use the Free, Fab & Inclusive @WalkSafeIO app #Leeds #FriYAY stroll…Gr8 #StreetArt under the bridge💜
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Kaye discussing her role in funding at @VolActionLeeds 💚 #Funding #VoluntaryActionLeeds
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Thanks Tim and colleagues @LeedsHCP for the considered, open, honest discussions. We acknowledged the challenges and reset opportunity from the ICB and felt heard & valued as a contributing partner #TeamLeeds. Huge energy for collaboration and using our collective Community Power
Great afternoon with 3rd Sector colleagues in Leeds looking together at how ICB can respond to the Leeds 3rd sector strategy & to the challenges facing the NHS & health. Amazing energy & expertise & recognition of work to date/opportunities. @pipgoff @MyForumCentral @VolpeJoanne
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