Sarah Wilson

Text graphic which reads: Racism causes trauma and mental ill health. Our new research explores the nature of trauma experienced by people from racialised communities and calls for better support from mental health services.

Quote from research participant: “It was just, you know, white people are kings and Black people’s history started at slavery. So, I think from a young age that kind of has an impact.”

🧵1/2 If you've been affected by the trauma of racism, or are seeking to help people who are, our new guides will help. Racism causes trauma and mental illness. Public services that don't understand race, racism and trauma-informed care can compound this - for both people seeking support and workers

Email Ofwat - the public have said NO to illegal sewage until 2040

Watch Dirty Business, today.

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New avoidable mortality data today from the Office for National Statistics, outlining 113,000 deaths that were avoidable through prevention or treatment, makes the case for a prevention revolution more important than ever.

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What support do asylum seekers get in the UK? – Full Fact Can asylum seekers claim benefits, use the NHS or get a free iPhone? We’ve answered some of the most common questions we see about the support given.

A “ban” on asylum seekers taking taxis to medical appointments has reportedly come into force following a government review.

We’ve updated our asylum seeker support FAQs page with the latest information.

Card showing an image of a family with a mother and two children, below a metaphorical poverty line. Text reads 'The average person in poverty now lives 29% below the poverty line, compared with 23% in the mid 1990s.

📢 The latest figures from #UKPoverty2026 reveal a picture of poverty hardening, not easing.

The average person in poverty in 2021-24 was 29% below the poverty line.

This is up from 23% in 1994-97.

As people fall further into poverty, the impact on their lives worsens.

I never thought I’d see an asylum hotel on fire, or worry about my staff’s safety. The past five years changed that | Enver Solomon As head of an immigration charity, I’ve seen firsthand how hostility and toxicity have reached unprecedented levels, says outgoing Refugee Council CEO Enver Solomon

"This narrative shift has been stark. It has emboldened the far right to exploit people’s concerns and pushed them to take matters into their own hands."

A sobering snapshot of rising toxicity toward migrants and those who support them by @enversol.bsky.social

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Really excited to work together in new, more integrated ways!

The Advonet Group Community Advocacy Hub Timetable In-Person and Online: January 2026 Date Time Location Tuesday 6th January 10am-1pm Armley Community Hub, Armley Wednesday 7th January 9am-1pm Virtual appointments - online or by phone Thursday 8th January 12 Noon-3pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston Tuesday 13th January 10am-1pm Deacon House, Seacroft Wednesday 14th January 9am-1pm Virtual appointments - online or by phone Thursday 15th January 12 Noon-3pm Reginald Centre, Chapeltown Tuesday 20th January 10am-1pm Armley Community Hub, Armley Wednesday 21st January 9am-1pm Virtual appointments - online or by phone Thursday 22nd January 12 Noon-3pm Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston Tuesday 27th January 10am-1pm Deacon House, Seacroft Wednesday 28th January 9am-1pm Virtual appointments - online or by phone Thursday 29th January 12 Noon-3pm Reginald Centre, Chapeltown

This month, we will be running Community #Advocacy Hubs in four locations across #Leeds!

Find out more about our service and how it can help you to be heard here: advonet.org.uk/services/com...

Healing takes time. ⏳
This study shows just how much.

A major UK trial (DECRYPT) tested cognitive therapy for PTSD (CT-PTSD) for young people facing multiple traumas. Both groups improved, but CT-PTSD delivered clearer, stronger gains by 11 months.

🧵 THREAD

#PTSD #CAMHS #Trauma #YouthMentalHealth

The Advonet Group What we can help you with at our Community Advocacy Hubs in Leeds

We are running Community #Advocacy Hub sessions across different locations in #Leeds this December. Find out what we can and cannot do for you there, as well as a list of dates and times for this month at advonet.org.uk/services/com...

Charities still winning less than 5% of government contracts, analysis shows

Voluntary organisations are winning fewer than 5% of government contracts, a similar proportion to three years ago, analysis shows

Leeds Autism AIM Food at the drop-in Autism Hub on Tuesday Soup (vegan and gluten-free options available) Bread (gluten-free options available) Biscuits (vegan and gluten-free options available) Tea, Coffee and Squash - dairy-free milk available

At tomorrow's #Autism Hub in #Leeds, we will be serving hot soup and providing our usual information and signposting. It's for autistic adults who live in the Leeds area and open from 4pm-7pm.

Find out more about the Hub and how to attend at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2025/11/06/d...

"If you're going to ask people to collect data, you have to enable them to use it and think about what it actually means for the project."

Ruth Hollis on the need for funders to enable moments for pause and reflection.

🎧 Podcast: bit.ly/3LyjyvN

Tell Your MP: Choose compassion not cruelty The Government has just announced a raft of draconian and cruel new policies that risk eroding refugees' rights. People who have fled the horror of war and persecution, suffering terrible trauma, ne...

I just wrote to my MP urging them to oppose the Government's cruel new asylum plans.

The more letters we write, the more likely we are to make them listen and stand with us.

Will you join me? actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

We couldn’t help tear up watching this tender moment.

A testament to the power of animal therapy.

It’s incredible how the calm, gentle, non-judgemental presence of animals inspires awe, stimulates reflection and opens pathways of communication.

#animaltherapy #healingwithanimals #nature

October is #ADHDAwarenessMonth🧡

Our staff who live with ADHD have shared their own words and personal experiences to give insight into the realities of ADHD.

We hope by sharing experiences, we can encourage awareness and understanding of ADHD and help others feel seen and supported

#ADHDworkplace

Did you know you can support asylum seekers improve their mental health by using our video resources? www.solace-uk.org.uk/training/hel...
Topics include stress, sleep, and many more. Tell us what issues you want help with and we will send a personalised response: forms.office.com/e/48CUYhBbF5

Can you help Bramley Community Café reach financial sustainability? Located in Bramley Shopping Centre, the community café is a friendly, affordable place to eat freshly cooked food & learn about the good stuff going on in Bramley: 

Charities must plan for the risks of rising racist hate, guidance warns The new resource includes advice on protecting staff, tackling crisis situations and strategic planning

Charities must plan for the risks of rising racist hate, guidance warns

NHS Workforce Nutshell | The King's Fund We know the NHS is facing a workforce crisis, but how many people work in the NHS in England, what roles are they in and are they happy with their jobs? Find out in our nutshell.

The NHS workforce is growing, but demand for care is also rising and health needs are increasingly complex. While headlines often focus on overall staff shortages, the reality is more nuanced. Find out more. https://bit.ly/4hKrmql

Had a brilliant discussion at the gorgeous @tcvhollybush.bsky.social this morning with colleagues from @leedsmind.bsky.social @barca-leeds.bsky.social @touchstonesupport.bsky.social Shore Up CIC, @leedsgate.bsky.social and LYPFT around joining up our work for adults with Complex Mental Health Needs!

Mental Health Equity Project Autism and Mental Health Resources

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're sharing resources on #autism and #MentalHealth, made by our friends from the Autism AIM - Mental Health Equity Project.

Their guides and infographics cover areas such as anxiety, sensory needs and masking. All were written by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults.

NEW 🌟 workshops, activities and one to one counselling support for young people aged 16 to 24

Come along to our neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ friendly group for mindfulness, self-care, crafts, bowling and more!

For more information, please contact Laura: laura.minney@barca-leeds.org

We're building a fairer Leeds for everyone.

We help businesses and individuals to give in an impactful way.

We run varied grants programmes, investing in locally-rooted community organisations to address a wide range of issues.

Want to know more about giving or grants? Visit leedscf.org.uk

Job Vacancy: Communications Manager Volition, Forum Central - Forum Central We are recruiting! Be part of our team as Interim Communications Manager. Apply by: Thursday 24 April 2025, 11:59 PM (midnight) Downloads: Job Description (details about the duties and responsibilities and person specification) Job Advert (word document

Join the Volition Team! We are recruiting to two comms roles: Communications Manager for Forum Central, and Content and Admin Assistant for MindWell.

Come work with some lovely people. Please share or apply now! #CharityJobs

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Image showing our report on our free e-learning courses that were examined for their impact on mental health professionals by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy(BACP).

text image with quote that reads “I have been working with asylum seekers now for just over 1 year and this is the first piece of training that has introduced me to asylum seekers’ mental health and understanding it”

Over 800 people have completed our courses and the BACP found at the time 97% felt more confident supporting refugees and asylum seekers

Read the full report here & the courses are on our homepage

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Carers Leeds is recruiting for 2 positions the first one is for a Carer Breaks Project Coordinator. Deadline for applications: Mon 21st April 2025. See more at:
communitymatters.org.uk/jobs/

NIHR National Institute for Heath and Care Research #ARCseminar

🗓️ 7 May #ARCseminar

Improving #MentalHealth & wellbeing with creative arts

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Simon Gilbody @arc-yharc.bsky.social
Briana Applewhite @arc-oxtv.bsky.social
Christalla Pithara-McKeown @arc-west.bsky.social
Tony Woods & Ioannis Bakolis @arc-southlondon.bsky.social

Adeela Warley: How can charities better nurture their comms professionals? Our survey of people working in marcomms demonstrates a mixed picture

There is increasing pressure on communicators to justify their work and provide evidence of impact - Adeela Warley

Thanks for all your support and guidance!! ✨