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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 22h

Today is World Mental Health Day🌎💙
For more information visit 👉 www.mentalhealth.org.uk

Remember, help is available:
In an emergency always call 999
Samaritans offer free 24/7 support for anyone in crisis, call 116 123

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 1d

9th - 15th October is Baby Loss Awareness Week💙
This is a time for remembrance, raising awareness, and driving change
To find out more 👉 babyloss-awareness.org
#BabyLossAwarenessWeek #BLAW

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 4d

It is Dyslexia Awareness Week. ✨
This years theme is Raising the Volume.📢
This week is an opportunity to raise awareness of dyslexia and to challenge common misconceptions.
Find out more 👉 www.bdadyslexia.org.uk

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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 7d

October is Menopause Awareness Month

This years theme is Lifestyle Medicine

Highlighting how everyday choices, like food, movement, sleep, stress, and self-care can make a real difference to how people experience menopause.

If you have any questions or concerns about menopause, contact your GP.

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 9d

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025💜

DVAM aims to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence, promote resources for survivors, and encourage prevention efforts.

Help is out there:
National Domestic Abuse helpline 0808 2000 247
Leeds Domestic Violence Service Helpline 0113 246 0401

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 11d

Breathe Free is a is a 20-week course for women aged 16 and above who’ve experienced domestic violence and abuse (DVA) and complex trauma. The course is co-delivered with a recent Breathe Free course graduate, a woman with lived experience of DVA.✨

#DVAawareness #LeedsCommunity

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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 13d

Stronger Together✨
Some lovely cards members of our team made at the staff wellbeing session on Wednesday💜

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 15d

Before becoming a part of Naya Rhythm, 76% of attendees never, rarely, or only occasionally participated in social activities. But now, the Naya Rhythmprovides an opportunity for women to be a part of a social activity.💜

Thank you to facilitator @minoti.parikh, The National Lottery & Sport England

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 17d

Being You Leeds provides groups for community wellbeing across Leeds💚

There is a new monthly Online Journaling for Women, the first session will be Sat 27th September 10.30am.
For more info contact Kim on 07484515528 or [email protected]

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 18d

It's Black Maternal Health Week UK 2025✨🧡
This years theme is 'Making Black Mothers Visible'
Black Maternal Health Week is organised by The Motherhood Group and is dedicated to raising awareness about metal health challenges faced by Black mothers across the UK.
Visit themotherhoodgroup.org
#BMMHW25

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 21d

“I feel empowered being around so many survivors and staff with
lived experience. It has made me feel normal, not crazy or overreacting”

- from our Annual Client Snapshot Survey 2025🧡

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 22d

New Blog✨
From Pain to Power: A story of resilience, hope, and transformation.

Read here: www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/bitsandblogs

If you work with/support women affected by trauma, you may be interested in our Survivors' Voices Training. Sign up: www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/survivors-vo...

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 25d

It's Sexual Health Week 2025!💙
There is no better time than now to make your sexual health a priority.
This years theme is chronically online, exploring how this affects our attitudes and behaviours around sex and relationships.

Visit www.brook.org.uk/shw/ to find out more

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · 28d

Leeds International Festival of Ideas is soon

Some of the WHM team are attending the event:
Why do we need to talk about domestic abuse?

The panel of survivors and experts will explore why starting the conversation about domestic abuse is critical.
leedsinternationalfestival.com/event/why-do...

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Sep 10

💛 World Suicide Prevention Day 💛
Today is dedicated to raising awareness about suicide and reducing stigma around mental health.

Remember, help is always available for yourself or someone you know:

💚 Visit the Samaritans website www.samaritans.org or call 116 123
💙 Text 'SHOUT' to 85258

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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Sep 8

💬 “I’ve finally found a group of women who wholeheartedly understand how I feel. It’s made me feel a lot less lonely.”

💙 From our annual client snapshot survey 2024/25, 93% agree that support received has improved their mental wellbeing.

#MentalHealthSupport #Empowerment #PeerSupport

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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Sep 7

Leeds is hosting the Baton of Hope tour on Wednesday 10 September - which is also World Suicide Prevention Day.

Find out more on the MindWell website: www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/about-mindwe...

#SuicidePrevention #SuicideAwareness #BatonOfHopeUK #LeedsEvents

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Sep 5

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month💜

To find out more, visit the Macmillan website 👉 www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-aware...

If you have any concerns, contact your GP.

#GynaeCancerAwareness

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢 Important information: A UK-wide emergency alert test will sound on all mobile phones at this Sunday (7th September) at 3pm, even if they're on silent.

Remember, you CAN opt out of this test. If you need to turn off alerts for safety reasons, follow these steps:
www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Sep 1

💙Bluebirds💙
Our 4-week online trauma recovery group for women who want to better understand trauma and its effects, taking place on Monday afternoons on Zoom.

Want to find out more, or make a referral? Visit our website www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/bluebirdshtt...

#TraumaRecovery #GroupSupport

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Aug 31

💻📱Need help with anything digital? We're here to help!
Our Digital Support Sessions are back this September - come and join us for friendly advice and practical tips.
👉Check out the schedule and join in!

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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Aug 29

Survivors' Voices: Domestic Abuse Awareness Training.
A full-day, in-person session on Monday 13th October. It is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge, tools and confidence to support victim-survivors of DVA.

Follow the link to book your place www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/survivors-...

Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Aug 27

💜 Our Feel Good group, for women with learning difficulties, meets weekly to explore self-care, safety, healthy relationships, and body confidence in a safe, supportive space.

📍 Visit our website to make a referral: www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/feel-good

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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Aug 25

We're now 3 months into Naya Rhythm, our project for women seeking asylum and refugees, aiming to improve fitness through Indian dance 💜✨

Thank you to facilitator Minoti Parikh, The National Lottery & Sport England for making this possible.

#IndianDance #FitnessForWellbeing #RefugeeWomen

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Women's Health Matters @whmleeds.bsky.social · Aug 20

✨ New Blog Post!✨

Project spotlight: Art of Her
A group art therapy programme to support young women who are seeking too improve their mental health and wellbeing 💜

👉Visit our website to read the latest blog: www.womenshealthmatters.org.uk/bitsandblogs

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