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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 1d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, our Independent Mental Health Advocacy team have written a blog post about the battle to get support and how they are working to address it.

To read it, please go to advonet.org.uk/2025/10/09/w...

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Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 2d

#AutistiCon 2025 is happening tomorrow! We're at Nexus Leeds at the @universityofleeds.bsky.social from 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Accessible information about the event itself is in a document from @leedsautism.bsky.social - find that and info about transport here: autisticon.wordpress.com/venue/

AutistiCon 2025
A Leeds Autism Event

Information Stalls - Guest Speakers - Performers - Digital Art Exhibition

Friday 10th October, 9:30am-4:30pm

Nexus, Discovery Way, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 3AA

Event sponsors:
MID Digital Solutions Leeds Bradford Airport Lloyds Banking Group

autisticon.wordpress.com

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · 2d

We have a free guide to #autism, sensory needs and #MentalHealth available on our website. It covers areas such as sensory overload and different ways of meeting your sensory needs.

To download a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...

Mental Health Equity Project

Sensory Needs and Mental Health: A free guide for Bradford and Craven

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 2d

Advocacy Awareness Week 2025 starts on Monday! All next week, we and our projects will be sharing examples of how #AdvocacyWorks in Leeds.

Look out for the hashtag #AAW25! More info about the week from @ndtihello.bsky.social is at www.ndti.org.uk/project/advo...

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Pride of Place Leeds @popleeds.bsky.social · 8d

Part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Looking to meet new people?

Pride Place are seeking volunteers to meet & greet at our community social events, Wednesdays 2.30 - 4.30pm

Interested? Email [email protected]
@outtogetherlgbt.bsky.social @leedslgbtqangels.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow from 11am-3pm, we are at the Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service #WorldMentalHealthDay event! There will be info on local #MentalHealth support, as well as a chance to meet some of our team and learn about how we can help you.

It's at Kirkgate Market in the Market Kitchen area. See you there!

Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service NHS

World Mental Health Day

Come and connect with local mental health services at our stall at Kirkgate Market, Leeds on Thursday 9th October

11:00am-3:00pm

Logos for partnership organisations

For more information, email us at leeds.mws@nhs.net

The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 4d

Our monthly Club Night at Popworld in #Leeds for adults with #LearningDisabilities has a spooky #Halloween fancy dress theme this October! 🎃

It's on Thursday 30th October and on at the normal times of 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Tickets are £10 on the door; carers/support workers go for free.

Thursday 30th October

Open 6:30pm-9:30pm

Popworld, Cookridge Street, Leeds LS2 3AW

This month has a Halloween fancy theme, so bring your scariest outfit!

Tickets are £10 on the door. Carers/support go for free.

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 5d

Next Monday, as part of #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek, @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social and @westyorkspolice.bsky.social are hosting a launch event to mark a week of further events and activities in Leeds.

It's at Leeds Civic Hall from 9am-12 Noon. To book a place, please email [email protected].

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · 5d

Our October newsletter is out now! Inside, we have news of our latest resources, opportunities to have your say on local public transport and a chance to be involved in making accessible guides to public buildings in #Bradford.

To read it, please visit mailchi.mp/4bec91edd841...

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 5d

We have a free online guide about raising a health complaint! This #SelfAdvocacy tool can help you to know about your rights, how to start a complaint and includes useful templates for letters to get the complaint moving.

To see it, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/he...

The Advonet Group

Guide to Raising a Health Complaint

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forumcentral.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social · 11d

Leeds is full of quiet moments that change lives.
A volunteer walking someone to an appointment.
A community café where neighbours stop to chat.

These small acts hold the same weight as big strategies. They keep the city moving forward together.

Tell us your stories. Big or Small.

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CHANGE @change-people.bsky.social · 10d

What you need to know about GDPR, an #easyread guide for staff and volunteers is available to download free from our website
https://f.mtr.cool/iuqirwueok

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Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 8d

As part of @advonetuk.bsky.social's stall, we're going be at Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service's event for #WorldMentalHealthDay next Thursday!

It's on from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market, free to attend and will have lots of useful information on mental health services and support in #Leeds.

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 8d

Our LIFE #Employment project can run half-day workshops for groups working with adults with #LearningDisabilities! They cover areas like self-advocacy at work and reasonable adjustments.

If you are with a service who would like a workshop from us, please email our team at [email protected].

LIFE

Self Advocacy in Employment

Do you want to learn about the workplace?

Did you know you can ask for support at work?

Come and learn about it

Half Day Workshop

Please call or email to register your groups interest

We talk about:

Your rights at work
Reasonable adjustments
Dressing for work
Good communication
Working well together

0113 244 0606

life@advonet.org.uk

Advonet, Unity Business Centre, Roundhay Road, Leeds LS7 1AB

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · 9d

Our October newsletter will be out on Monday! We have some exciting updates about our work, as well as information on #ActuallyAutistic-friendly events and groups in #Bradford and #Craven

To sign up, please visit eepurl.com/iRxmcU

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 9d

For this year's #BlackHistoryMonth, we have written a blog post about how #advocacy can help boost inclusivity via the power of community.

To read more, please go to advonet.org.uk/2025/10/02/b...

A photo of someone holding a leaflet in their left hand. In the background, there are some leaflets for Health Complaints Advocacy sat on a wooden table.

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Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 10d

Later this month, we will be celebrating #AdvocacyAwarenessWeek #AAW25 by posting videos about how our work relates to advocacy, by helping #ActuallyAutistic adults to speak up for themselves and their rights.

Watch this space! @ndtihello.bsky.social @advonetuk.bsky.social

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · 10d

Our guide to Workplace Stress and #MentalHealth for #ActuallyAutistic adults has been updated!

Inside, there is useful information on identifying stress, how to overcome it and what causes it.

To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...

Mental Health Equity Project

Workplace Stress and Mental Health: A free guide

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 10d

Nearly a year ago, our Autism AIM team made some guides about Personal Independence Payment - #PIP. They are by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults, covering topics like assessments and appeals.

They are all available on the @leedsautismaim.bsky.social website at leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/pi...

Autism AIM

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Guides

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · 11d

There is a consultation from @westyorkshireca.bsky.social about their Local Transport Plan, which includes bringing buses under public control.

There is time to have your say about the future of public transport in West Yorkshire. Find out how here: www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/hub-page/loc...

A photo of the entrance to Bingley Rail Station.

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 11d

The timetable of dates and times for our Community #Advocacy Hubs in #Leeds in October is out now!

We will be in Armley, Chapeltown, Seacroft and Beeston, as well as offering one-to-one appointments remotely.

Read more about the Hubs at advonet.org.uk/services/com...

The Advonet Group

Community Advocacy Hub Timetable
In-Person and Online: October 2025

Date Time Venue

Wednesday 1st October
9am-1pm
Virtual appointments - online or by phone

Thursday 2nd October
12 Noon-3pm
Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston

Tuesday 7th October
10am-1pm
Deacon House, Seacroft

Wednesday 8th October
9am-1pm
Virtual appointments - online or by phone

Thursday 9th October
12 Noon-3pm
Reginald Centre, Chapeltown

Tuesday 14th October
10am-1pm
Armley Community Hub, Armley

Wednesday 15th October
9am-1pm
Virtual appointments - online or by phone

Thursday 16th October
12 Noon-3pm
Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston

Tuesday 21st October
10am-1pm
Deacon House, Seacroft

Wednesday 22nd October
9am-1pm
Virtual appointments - online or by phone

Thursday 23rd October
12 Noon-3pm
Reginald Centre, Chapeltown

Tuesday 28th October
10am-1pm
Armley Community Hub, Armley

Wednesday 29th October
9am-1pm
Virtual appointments - online or by phone

Thursday 30th October
12 Noon-3pm
Dewsbury Road Community Hub, Beeston

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The Advonet Group @advonetuk.bsky.social · 12d

There are translated versions of our free #SelfAdvocacy pack available in four community languages - #Arabic, #Polish, #Tigrinya and #Urdu.

It includes sections for planning phone calls, preparing for meetings and making complaints.

To get them, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...

The Advonet Group

Translated Self-Advocacy Resources

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM @bradfordautismaim.bsky.social · 15d

Our next #MentalHealth-focused Peer Support Group is on Wednesday 1st October and is about autism, #sleep and mental health.

The group is for #ActuallyAutistic adults living in Bradford and Craven, is online and free to join.

Find out how to take part at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...

The Advonet Group | Bradford and Craven Autism AIM Mental Health Equity Project

Autism Mental Health Peer Support Group

FREE online mental health-focused peer support groups for autistic adults in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven, run by the Autism AIM - Mental Health Equity Project

Online groups are on the first Wednesday of the month from 6pm-7pm

A different topic chosen by the group will be discussed each month

How to join our groups

Make a referral to us online by visiting tinyurl.com/bradfordaimref and we will send information about joining our online groups

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Leeds Autism AIM @leedsautismaim.bsky.social · 15d

At this year's #AutistiCon event, we're looking for local #ActuallyAutistic artists to exhibit their work!

Your art will be seen by hundreds of visitors and displayed on a digital screen in the venue.

More information about how to get it on show is at www.leedsautism.org.uk/calling-all-...

AutistiCon 2025

A Leeds Autism Event

10-10-2025

Exhibit Your Artwork

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CHANGE @change-people.bsky.social · 15d

CHANGE have been commissioned by @Macmillancancersupport to produce easy read, accessible guides to support people with a learning disability.

If you would like to commission your own easy read you can contact us via our website https://f.mtr.cool/yzqkwtsskz

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