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We’re really pleased to share that LIP has been nominated for 3 categories at the Adversity, Trauma and Resilience Awards 🎉

• Collaboration & Partnership 🤝
• Cultural Humility & Equity in Action 🌍
• Public Health & Population Impact 📊

#ATRAwards #LivedExperience

Women of Black heritage in West Yorkshire — this is for you.

Join us for a powerful conference shaping change around violence against women and girls.

📅 Tues 31 March
⏰ 10am–3pm
📍 LS9

✔ Lunch provided
✔ £20 voucher
✔ Your voice matters

👉 Book: forms.office.com/e/pcgFZmUXTT

James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnerships help decide what health questions most need research.

🧠 Have Your Say on Future Gender Healthcare Research! 🌈

📣 Take part in the Trans, Non-Binary & Gender-Diverse Adults Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) by completing the online survey.

👉 Join the conversation and make an impact: wp.lancs.ac.uk/transadultsp...

We’re hosting a focus group to hear real experiences and help shape future home energy support in Leeds.

📅 Tuesday 10 March 2026
⏰ 6pm–8pm
📍 Unity Business Centre, LS7

👉 Book your place: forms.office.com/e/BUG8rep3L4

📣 Leeds Involving People, in partnership with Birthrights, are hosting two Community Conversations in Leeds about pregnancy, birth and postnatal experiences. 📣

📌 Important: At this stage, we’re asking people to express their interest in attending. You can do that here: forms.office.com/e/f8qiYDgsQr

A poster for the Leeds Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership Focus Group meeting on Wednesday 21st January for neurodivergent service users.

Later this month, Leeds Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership are running a focus group for #neurodivergent neonatal and/or maternity service users in #Leeds.

Participants get a £15 voucher to thank them for their time. If you would like to join, please email mnvp@womenshealthmatters.org.uk

🍲 Roots & Recipes
Drop-in sessions for refugees & asylum seekers in Leeds to share traditional recipes and the stories behind them.

📍 Lincoln Green CC | 20 Jan
📍 Richmond Hill CC | 30 Jan

👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/leeds-invo...

#Leeds #Community #RefugeesWelcome #AsylumSeekers #Culture #Heritage

A montage of photos of people travelling to and attending a consultation on designing new buses for West Yorkshire. It includes people posing for the camera and shots of people talking.

Yesterday, our Asking You! team went to @involvingyou.bsky.social and @westyorkshireca.bsky.social's consultation on designing new buses for #Leeds!

It was at Roscoe Methodist Church in Chapeltown and we gave feedback on making buses more accessible for adults with #LearningDisabilities.

🌿 Roots & Recipes
Do you have a favourite traditional recipe and a story behind it?
Together, we’ll create a community cookbook celebrating culture, connection and community.
🍲 Submit your recipe or express your interest in a session: forms.office.com/e/9u8VqnRd3g

🌟 Yesterday we had a fantastic time celebrating International Day of Older People alongside our friends at Leeds Black Elders Association.

It was a wonderful celebration of the wisdom, strength and contributions of older people in our communities.

#InternationalDayOfOlderPeople #Leeds #IDOPLDS

🌟 September Events with Leeds Involving People 🌟

There’s something for everyone, and all events are free to attend. Come along, share your experiences, and help shape services in Leeds.

👉 Book your place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/leeds-invo...

✨ Check the poster for all dates and details.

🌟 International Day of Older People 🌟

Everyone is welcome – free to attend, please book your place.
👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1666713257...

#IDOPLDS

📷 A huge thank you to Woodhouse Community Centre Community Centre for allowing us to use one of their spaces to host our West Yorkshire Transport Plan gathering! 📷📷
Here’s to more meaningful conversations and collaborative planning ahead!

🚍 Have your say! Together We Can are hosting a WYCA focus group on West Yorkshire’s new Local Transport Plan. Join us 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1405730400...

Looking after our mental health is just as important as physical health. Together, we can make support more accessible for everyone.

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#MentalHealthWednesday #WellbeingForAll #LeedsCommunity

Your voice matters. Join our networks, share your experiences, and help shape the services that affect us all.

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#TakePartTuesday #LivedExperience #LeedsCommunity

In the face of challenges we see around us today, it’s easy to feel worn down. But change only happens when people keep going, keep speaking, & keep standing together.

On #NeverGiveUpDay, we recognise the strength of our communities in Leeds. Your voice matters. Together, we move forward.

A small step forward is still progress. Let’s keep building a more inclusive Leeds, one action at a time.

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#MondayMotivation #LeedsCommunity #InclusionMatters

In our busy lives, taking time to rest isn’t a luxury — it’s essential.

Whether it’s a quiet walk, reading a book, or simply doing nothing, giving yourself space to relax supports mental and physical health.

Let’s all take a moment today to slow down, breathe, and recharge.

#NationalRelaxationDay

Your feedback shapes our work. Whether it’s a small idea or a big change, your voice matters. Let’s build a Leeds that works for everyone.

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#FeedbackFriday #LeedsVoices #YourVoiceCounts #InclusionMatters

Today marks Pakistan’s independence in 1947 — a time to celebrate culture, heritage, & the contributions of Pakistani communities here in Leeds & beyond.

Our city is richer because of its diversity, each culture shapes the Leeds we share.

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#PakistaniIndependenceDay

Inclusion doesn’t just happen — it’s built when we listen to real experiences and act on what people tell us. What changes would make Leeds better for you?

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#ThursdayThoughts #InclusionMatters #LeedsVoices #CommunityChange

We had a great time at Hamara Healthy Living Centre's Community Day today — meeting people, sharing what we do, and celebrating community together.

Events like this are a brilliant reminder of the strength, diversity, and warmth we have here in Leeds.

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#LeedsCommunity

Obon is a Buddhist tradition, mainly observed in Japan, that honours the spirits of loved ones who have passed.

As a city of many cultures, Leeds is enriched by the traditions and beliefs that help communities remember and connect.

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#Obon #LeedsCommunity

Mental health is everyone’s business. Together, we can create services that listen, understand, and truly help. Let’s make Leeds a city where no one feels alone.

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#MentalHealthWednesday #LeedsVoices #InclusionMatters #WellbeingForAll

Want to influence local decisions? Join our network and take part in shaping services that work for everyone. Your lived experience can make a difference.

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#TakePartTuesday #LeedsCommunity #HaveYourSay #LeedsVoices

Your voice has the power to shape services in Leeds. Every story, idea, and piece of feedback helps build a fairer, more inclusive city. Let’s make change together.

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#MondayMotivation #LeedsVoices #InclusionMatters #YourVoiceCounts

We don’t just gather feedback — we act on it.

Lived experience helps highlight what works, what doesn’t, and what needs to change.

If you’ve taken part in our events or networks, we’d love to hear from you.

📝 Get involved: forms.office.com/e/N2V1mWSCXS
#FeedbackFriday #ListeningInAction