The Advonet Group
@advonetuk.bsky.social
We are an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds, UK. Find out more on our website: https://advonet.org.uk
From January, our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service are running some exciting new groups! They will have an IT course, a cooking group and even DJing sessions.
If you're an adult with a learning disability who lives in Leeds and want to join them, please email LDService@advonet.org.uk
If you're an adult with a learning disability who lives in Leeds and want to join them, please email LDService@advonet.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
From January, our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service are running some exciting new groups! They will have an IT course, a cooking group and even DJing sessions.
If you're an adult with a learning disability who lives in Leeds and want to join them, please email LDService@advonet.org.uk
If you're an adult with a learning disability who lives in Leeds and want to join them, please email LDService@advonet.org.uk
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On the @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cost of Living website, there is a directory of warm spaces. If you're struggling to keep warm this #winter, these spaces offer a place to do that, as well as other services.
To check it out, please visit costoflivingbradford.co.uk/warm-spaces-...
To check it out, please visit costoflivingbradford.co.uk/warm-spaces-...
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
On the @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cost of Living website, there is a directory of warm spaces. If you're struggling to keep warm this #winter, these spaces offer a place to do that, as well as other services.
To check it out, please visit costoflivingbradford.co.uk/warm-spaces-...
To check it out, please visit costoflivingbradford.co.uk/warm-spaces-...
Thanks to a @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk grant, we are running LIFE – a project supporting adults with #LearningDisabilities in Leeds to use #SelfAdvocacy in employment.
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Thanks to a @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk grant, we are running LIFE – a project supporting adults with #LearningDisabilities in Leeds to use #SelfAdvocacy in employment.
For #TransAwarenessWeek, we are sharing an #EasyRead guide from our @change-people.bsky.social team, made for Choice Support. It looks at what being transgender means and has plenty of useful information.
To get a free PDF copy, please visit changepeople.org/resources
To get a free PDF copy, please visit changepeople.org/resources
November 18, 2025 at 9:07 AM
For #TransAwarenessWeek, we are sharing an #EasyRead guide from our @change-people.bsky.social team, made for Choice Support. It looks at what being transgender means and has plenty of useful information.
To get a free PDF copy, please visit changepeople.org/resources
To get a free PDF copy, please visit changepeople.org/resources
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One of our free #MentalHealth Guides is on arts, crafts, #autism and mental health. It talks about the benefits of doing them, as well as some of the barriers faces to accessing arts and crafts.
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
One of our free #MentalHealth Guides is on arts, crafts, #autism and mental health. It talks about the benefits of doing them, as well as some of the barriers faces to accessing arts and crafts.
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
Over the next two weeks, there are some free events including training sessions and webinars about #safeguarding. They are for people in #Leeds working with adults, children and families.
A full programme is on the Leeds SAB website at www.leedssab.org.uk/i-work-with-... #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
A full programme is on the Leeds SAB website at www.leedssab.org.uk/i-work-with-... #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
November 17, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Over the next two weeks, there are some free events including training sessions and webinars about #safeguarding. They are for people in #Leeds working with adults, children and families.
A full programme is on the Leeds SAB website at www.leedssab.org.uk/i-work-with-... #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
A full programme is on the Leeds SAB website at www.leedssab.org.uk/i-work-with-... #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
For #LeedsSafeguardingWeeks, we and LSAB are running a free webinar next Wednesday. It will hear from adults with learning disabilities about their experience of #safeguarding.
To register, please scan the QR code in the poster or visit tinyurl.com/listensafeguardingleeds #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
To register, please scan the QR code in the poster or visit tinyurl.com/listensafeguardingleeds #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
November 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
For #LeedsSafeguardingWeeks, we and LSAB are running a free webinar next Wednesday. It will hear from adults with learning disabilities about their experience of #safeguarding.
To register, please scan the QR code in the poster or visit tinyurl.com/listensafeguardingleeds #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
To register, please scan the QR code in the poster or visit tinyurl.com/listensafeguardingleeds #SafeguardingAdultsWeek
There are just two weeks left to apply for our AIM Coordinator #JobVacancy! It involves working across our #Autism AIM service, meeting clients, signposting and being at Autism Hubs.
Find out more about the role and how to apply at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs
Find out more about the role and how to apply at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs
November 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
There are just two weeks left to apply for our AIM Coordinator #JobVacancy! It involves working across our #Autism AIM service, meeting clients, signposting and being at Autism Hubs.
Find out more about the role and how to apply at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs
Find out more about the role and how to apply at advonet.org.uk/2025/10/29/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs
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One of our free #Christmas resources is a three-week festive planner! It has all the key dates listed including Christmas Day, says which days are Bank Holidays and also has space for writing plans on each date.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
One of our free #Christmas resources is a three-week festive planner! It has all the key dates listed including Christmas Day, says which days are Bank Holidays and also has space for writing plans on each date.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
Want to hear about our latest #JobVacancies? Visit eepurl.com/hOTTy9 to get them sent straight to your inbox #advocacy #inclusion #HiringNow
November 14, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Want to hear about our latest #JobVacancies? Visit eepurl.com/hOTTy9 to get them sent straight to your inbox #advocacy #inclusion #HiringNow
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We have a range of free strategy guides and resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. They cover topics such as #employment, health, mental health and communication.
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We have a range of free strategy guides and resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. They cover topics such as #employment, health, mental health and communication.
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
How can our Health Complaints #Advocacy team help you? In a blog post, they explain what they can and cannot do, as well as how their resources can help with #SelfAdvocacy when starting a complaint.
To read it, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/12/h...
To read it, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/12/h...
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 AM
How can our Health Complaints #Advocacy team help you? In a blog post, they explain what they can and cannot do, as well as how their resources can help with #SelfAdvocacy when starting a complaint.
To read it, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/12/h...
To read it, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/12/h...
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There is a consultation from West Yorkshire Combined Authority on redesigning buses in #WestYorkshire! As part of that, there's an online survey and an in-person event at Bradford Interchange next Wednesday.
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
There is a consultation from West Yorkshire Combined Authority on redesigning buses in #WestYorkshire! As part of that, there's an online survey and an in-person event at Bradford Interchange next Wednesday.
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
There are just six days left to apply for our Day Opportunities Support Worker #JobVacancy! This role involves helping members of our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service in groups and activities.
To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/27/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs #HiringNow
To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/27/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs #HiringNow
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
There are just six days left to apply for our Day Opportunities Support Worker #JobVacancy! This role involves helping members of our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities service in groups and activities.
To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/27/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs #HiringNow
To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/10/27/j... #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs #HiringNow
The 2026 dates for our Club Nights at Popworld in #Leeds for adults with #LearningDisabilities have been confirmed!
We also have fancy dress themes for each month. Tickets will still be just £10 on the door.
We also have fancy dress themes for each month. Tickets will still be just £10 on the door.
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
The 2026 dates for our Club Nights at Popworld in #Leeds for adults with #LearningDisabilities have been confirmed!
We also have fancy dress themes for each month. Tickets will still be just £10 on the door.
We also have fancy dress themes for each month. Tickets will still be just £10 on the door.
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Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing guides and sharing resources around coping at #Christmas for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven.
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
November 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing guides and sharing resources around coping at #Christmas for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven.
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
Our free #SelfAdvocacy resources have been translated into four community languages - #Arabic, #Polish, #Tigrinya and #Urdu! They can help you with speaking up for yourself, your rights and wishes.
To download them, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
To download them, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Our free #SelfAdvocacy resources have been translated into four community languages - #Arabic, #Polish, #Tigrinya and #Urdu! They can help you with speaking up for yourself, your rights and wishes.
To download them, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
To download them, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
As well as a Club Night, our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities team have a pub night! It's on Tuesday 25th November from 6:30pm at The Griffin, #Leeds.
There's live entertainment, games and prizes. Tickets are £10 on the door. For more info, call 0113 244 0606 or email ldservice@advonet.org.uk
There's live entertainment, games and prizes. Tickets are £10 on the door. For more info, call 0113 244 0606 or email ldservice@advonet.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
As well as a Club Night, our #LearningDisability Day Opportunities team have a pub night! It's on Tuesday 25th November from 6:30pm at The Griffin, #Leeds.
There's live entertainment, games and prizes. Tickets are £10 on the door. For more info, call 0113 244 0606 or email ldservice@advonet.org.uk
There's live entertainment, games and prizes. Tickets are £10 on the door. For more info, call 0113 244 0606 or email ldservice@advonet.org.uk
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As part of our range of #Autism and #MentalHealth resources, we have a guide to sensory needs and mental health.
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As part of our range of #Autism and #MentalHealth resources, we have a guide to sensory needs and mental health.
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
Our next Club Night at Popworld in #Leeds has a #sparkle fancy dress theme! It's on Thursday 20th November from 6:30pm-9:30pm and tickets are just £10 on the door.
It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities. If you have any questions, please call us on 0113 244 0606 and ask for Alex or Hazel.
It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities. If you have any questions, please call us on 0113 244 0606 and ask for Alex or Hazel.
November 10, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Our next Club Night at Popworld in #Leeds has a #sparkle fancy dress theme! It's on Thursday 20th November from 6:30pm-9:30pm and tickets are just £10 on the door.
It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities. If you have any questions, please call us on 0113 244 0606 and ask for Alex or Hazel.
It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities. If you have any questions, please call us on 0113 244 0606 and ask for Alex or Hazel.
In three weeks' time, we will be at @forumcentral.bsky.social 's #TheSelfCareExchange2025!
It is from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and will have information on digital and face-to-face health and wellbeing services. The event is free to attend and will also have a confidential sexual health drop-in.
It is from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and will have information on digital and face-to-face health and wellbeing services. The event is free to attend and will also have a confidential sexual health drop-in.
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
In three weeks' time, we will be at @forumcentral.bsky.social 's #TheSelfCareExchange2025!
It is from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and will have information on digital and face-to-face health and wellbeing services. The event is free to attend and will also have a confidential sexual health drop-in.
It is from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market and will have information on digital and face-to-face health and wellbeing services. The event is free to attend and will also have a confidential sexual health drop-in.
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke to Board member Jodie about her journey from being an #advocate to becoming a Trustee.
She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
For #TrusteesWeek, we spoke to Board member Jodie about her journey from being an #advocate to becoming a Trustee.
She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
She also talked about what she likes the most about her role. To read her thoughts, please visit advonet.org.uk/2025/11/06/t... #VolunteerLeeds
Next month, our LIFE #employment project will run a free half-day workshop about #SelfAdvocacy in work!
It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities in Leeds and will look at rights and reasonable adjustments.
If you or someone you support would like to come, please email askingyou@advonet.org.uk.
It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities in Leeds and will look at rights and reasonable adjustments.
If you or someone you support would like to come, please email askingyou@advonet.org.uk.
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Next month, our LIFE #employment project will run a free half-day workshop about #SelfAdvocacy in work!
It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities in Leeds and will look at rights and reasonable adjustments.
If you or someone you support would like to come, please email askingyou@advonet.org.uk.
It is for adults with #LearningDisabilities in Leeds and will look at rights and reasonable adjustments.
If you or someone you support would like to come, please email askingyou@advonet.org.uk.
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We have a free Services Profile. It can help you to communicate your needs as an #ActuallyAutistic adult when accessing support and/or services.
There are sections for sensory needs, communication and meltdowns and shutdowns.
To get a free copy, go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
There are sections for sensory needs, communication and meltdowns and shutdowns.
To get a free copy, go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We have a free Services Profile. It can help you to communicate your needs as an #ActuallyAutistic adult when accessing support and/or services.
There are sections for sensory needs, communication and meltdowns and shutdowns.
To get a free copy, go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...
There are sections for sensory needs, communication and meltdowns and shutdowns.
To get a free copy, go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pl...