LYPFT Health Facilitation and Involvement Team
@lypftinvolve.bsky.social
We are the Involvement Team in the Learning Disability Service
at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
https://www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/
Account monitored Monday- Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
https://www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/
Account monitored Monday- Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Our timetable of Community #Advocacy Hubs in Leeds for February is out now! We'll be in Armley, Beeston, Chapeltown and Seacroft, as well as online or via phone on Wednesdays.
Find out more about the Hubs and what they do by visiting our Community Advocacy page: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
Find out more about the Hubs and what they do by visiting our Community Advocacy page: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
January 30, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Our timetable of Community #Advocacy Hubs in Leeds for February is out now! We'll be in Armley, Beeston, Chapeltown and Seacroft, as well as online or via phone on Wednesdays.
Find out more about the Hubs and what they do by visiting our Community Advocacy page: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
Find out more about the Hubs and what they do by visiting our Community Advocacy page: advonet.org.uk/services/com...
February is #HeartMonth!
It is a campaign that raises awareness of a variety of health conditions directly related to cardiovascular disease.
It also reminds people to do things to help keep their heart healthy such as a balanced diet, regular exercise and understanding risk factors.
#HeartHealth
It is a campaign that raises awareness of a variety of health conditions directly related to cardiovascular disease.
It also reminds people to do things to help keep their heart healthy such as a balanced diet, regular exercise and understanding risk factors.
#HeartHealth
February 2, 2026 at 11:37 AM
February is #HeartMonth!
It is a campaign that raises awareness of a variety of health conditions directly related to cardiovascular disease.
It also reminds people to do things to help keep their heart healthy such as a balanced diet, regular exercise and understanding risk factors.
#HeartHealth
It is a campaign that raises awareness of a variety of health conditions directly related to cardiovascular disease.
It also reminds people to do things to help keep their heart healthy such as a balanced diet, regular exercise and understanding risk factors.
#HeartHealth
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We need each other more than ever 💕🌍 Join us for Friendly February and take action to boost your relationships and be a good friend to others actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary
January 31, 2026 at 7:43 AM
We need each other more than ever 💕🌍 Join us for Friendly February and take action to boost your relationships and be a good friend to others actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary
Mark and Debbie visited @aspirecbs.bsky.social for an information session on transition from child to adult services. They talked about the Learning Disability register, annual health checks, reasonable adjustments, Restore2 and our website
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
January 27, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Mark and Debbie visited @aspirecbs.bsky.social for an information session on transition from child to adult services. They talked about the Learning Disability register, annual health checks, reasonable adjustments, Restore2 and our website
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. We have lots of accessible information on our website to help people understand more about the condition and screening:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-... and
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#CervicalCancer
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-... and
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#CervicalCancer
January 21, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. We have lots of accessible information on our website to help people understand more about the condition and screening:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-... and
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#CervicalCancer
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-... and
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#CervicalCancer
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MAGI is a community-led digital wellbeing tool, co-designed with women and girls, including those who are neurodivergent or feel overwhelmed.
Magi are inviting people with lived experience and frontline professionals to share insights to help shape it and improve everyday wellbeing.
Join the wait
Magi are inviting people with lived experience and frontline professionals to share insights to help shape it and improve everyday wellbeing.
Join the wait
January 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM
MAGI is a community-led digital wellbeing tool, co-designed with women and girls, including those who are neurodivergent or feel overwhelmed.
Magi are inviting people with lived experience and frontline professionals to share insights to help shape it and improve everyday wellbeing.
Join the wait
Magi are inviting people with lived experience and frontline professionals to share insights to help shape it and improve everyday wellbeing.
Join the wait
Lovely morning at the Farnley Partnership for the Leeds Local Offer event. We shared information about the Learning Disability register, Annual Health Checks and Reasonable Adjustments #GetCheckedOut #AnnualHealthChecks #LearningDisabilities #HealthInequalities
January 20, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Lovely morning at the Farnley Partnership for the Leeds Local Offer event. We shared information about the Learning Disability register, Annual Health Checks and Reasonable Adjustments #GetCheckedOut #AnnualHealthChecks #LearningDisabilities #HealthInequalities
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek - here's an easy read information sheet about cervical screening with a link to an easy read leaflet #CervicalScreening #CancerPrevention #EasyRead #AccessibleInformation
January 20, 2026 at 1:27 PM
#CervicalCancerPreventionWeek - here's an easy read information sheet about cervical screening with a link to an easy read leaflet #CervicalScreening #CancerPrevention #EasyRead #AccessibleInformation
It's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. One of our team has created lots of easy read resources as part of a cancer screening pilot project which we will be sharing this week. This poster is about reducing risks #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek #Screening #LearningDisabilities
January 19, 2026 at 4:49 PM
It's Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. One of our team has created lots of easy read resources as part of a cancer screening pilot project which we will be sharing this week. This poster is about reducing risks #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek #Screening #LearningDisabilities
#BlueMonday is the third Monday in January. It is often described as the “saddest day of the year.” After Christmas, many people experience a financial, emotional and physical dip. Take time to think about your wellbeing and be kind to yourself today. You are not alone, reach out to others 🥰
January 19, 2026 at 11:18 AM
#BlueMonday is the third Monday in January. It is often described as the “saddest day of the year.” After Christmas, many people experience a financial, emotional and physical dip. Take time to think about your wellbeing and be kind to yourself today. You are not alone, reach out to others 🥰
Need some images for your easy read documents?
We have lots of free graphics on our easy on the i website:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/easy-on-the-i/
#EasyRead #AccessibleInformation #LearningDisabilities #Image #Graphics
We have lots of free graphics on our easy on the i website:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/easy-on-the-i/
#EasyRead #AccessibleInformation #LearningDisabilities #Image #Graphics
January 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Need some images for your easy read documents?
We have lots of free graphics on our easy on the i website:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/easy-on-the-i/
#EasyRead #AccessibleInformation #LearningDisabilities #Image #Graphics
We have lots of free graphics on our easy on the i website:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/easy-on-the-i/
#EasyRead #AccessibleInformation #LearningDisabilities #Image #Graphics
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𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
@connectinthenorth.bsky.social are running four free sessions in Leeds covering getting ready for relationships on 19 February to 12 March, 1pm–3pm
See for more: citn.org.uk/news_article...
@connectinthenorth.bsky.social are running four free sessions in Leeds covering getting ready for relationships on 19 February to 12 March, 1pm–3pm
See for more: citn.org.uk/news_article...
January 12, 2026 at 8:12 AM
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀
@connectinthenorth.bsky.social are running four free sessions in Leeds covering getting ready for relationships on 19 February to 12 March, 1pm–3pm
See for more: citn.org.uk/news_article...
@connectinthenorth.bsky.social are running four free sessions in Leeds covering getting ready for relationships on 19 February to 12 March, 1pm–3pm
See for more: citn.org.uk/news_article...
Thyroid Awareness Month – the thyroid is a gland at the front of your neck that makes hormones. If it is not working properly, you might feel poorly. More information is in this easy read leaflet by the Down’s Syndrome Association:
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#ThyroidAwarenessMonth
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#ThyroidAwarenessMonth
January 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Thyroid Awareness Month – the thyroid is a gland at the front of your neck that makes hormones. If it is not working properly, you might feel poorly. More information is in this easy read leaflet by the Down’s Syndrome Association:
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#ThyroidAwarenessMonth
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk/wp-content/u...
#ThyroidAwarenessMonth
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At the end of 2025 the Mental Health Bill received Royal Assent - this means became law.
It aims to make care fairer, give people more choice, and make sure people are treated with respect.
Read more about mental health bill in Easy Read here: tinyurl.com/yu377m3u
It aims to make care fairer, give people more choice, and make sure people are treated with respect.
Read more about mental health bill in Easy Read here: tinyurl.com/yu377m3u
Mental Health Bill 2025: easy read
Plans to change the law that tells people what to do if they need to stay in hospital after a mental health crisis.
tinyurl.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
At the end of 2025 the Mental Health Bill received Royal Assent - this means became law.
It aims to make care fairer, give people more choice, and make sure people are treated with respect.
Read more about mental health bill in Easy Read here: tinyurl.com/yu377m3u
It aims to make care fairer, give people more choice, and make sure people are treated with respect.
Read more about mental health bill in Easy Read here: tinyurl.com/yu377m3u
The Health Facilitation and Involvement Team would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year.
We are looking forward to seeing where our work takes us in 2026 🎆🥰
#NewYear2026 #LookingForward #NewGoals #Health #Happiness #Involvement #Coproduction #LearningDisabilities #Leeds
We are looking forward to seeing where our work takes us in 2026 🎆🥰
#NewYear2026 #LookingForward #NewGoals #Health #Happiness #Involvement #Coproduction #LearningDisabilities #Leeds
January 1, 2026 at 11:48 AM
The Health Facilitation and Involvement Team would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy new year.
We are looking forward to seeing where our work takes us in 2026 🎆🥰
#NewYear2026 #LookingForward #NewGoals #Health #Happiness #Involvement #Coproduction #LearningDisabilities #Leeds
We are looking forward to seeing where our work takes us in 2026 🎆🥰
#NewYear2026 #LookingForward #NewGoals #Health #Happiness #Involvement #Coproduction #LearningDisabilities #Leeds
Calling all young carers - NHS England wants to hear from you!
If you want to have your voice heard, get your place at this online workshop by emailing:
england.nhsthinkcarer@nhs.net
#YoungCarers #DoILookLikeICare #Involvement #BeHeard
If you want to have your voice heard, get your place at this online workshop by emailing:
england.nhsthinkcarer@nhs.net
#YoungCarers #DoILookLikeICare #Involvement #BeHeard
December 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Calling all young carers - NHS England wants to hear from you!
If you want to have your voice heard, get your place at this online workshop by emailing:
england.nhsthinkcarer@nhs.net
#YoungCarers #DoILookLikeICare #Involvement #BeHeard
If you want to have your voice heard, get your place at this online workshop by emailing:
england.nhsthinkcarer@nhs.net
#YoungCarers #DoILookLikeICare #Involvement #BeHeard
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📅 Day 9
Meet the team: researchers, clinicians, support staff, and lived experience advisors 🌟
We’re all in.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#ResearchTogether #TeamRD #ResearchAdventCalendar
Meet the team: researchers, clinicians, support staff, and lived experience advisors 🌟
We’re all in.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#ResearchTogether #TeamRD #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 21, 2025 at 10:03 AM
📅 Day 9
Meet the team: researchers, clinicians, support staff, and lived experience advisors 🌟
We’re all in.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#ResearchTogether #TeamRD #ResearchAdventCalendar
Meet the team: researchers, clinicians, support staff, and lived experience advisors 🌟
We’re all in.
🔗 www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/research/abo...
#ResearchTogether #TeamRD #ResearchAdventCalendar
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📅 Day 1
We’re sharing 12 days of mental health research joy. Stories, facts, and ways to get involved—because research is better when it’s shared 💬
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research
#MentalHealthResearch #ResearchAdventCalendar
We’re sharing 12 days of mental health research joy. Stories, facts, and ways to get involved—because research is better when it’s shared 💬
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research
#MentalHealthResearch #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📅 Day 1
We’re sharing 12 days of mental health research joy. Stories, facts, and ways to get involved—because research is better when it’s shared 💬
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research
#MentalHealthResearch #ResearchAdventCalendar
We’re sharing 12 days of mental health research joy. Stories, facts, and ways to get involved—because research is better when it’s shared 💬
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research
#MentalHealthResearch #ResearchAdventCalendar
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📅 Day 2
Curious about what we’re working on? From neurodiversity to trauma-informed care, we’re asking bold questions 🔍
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/current-projects
#CurrentProjects #MentalHealthInnovation #ResearchAdventCalendar
Curious about what we’re working on? From neurodiversity to trauma-informed care, we’re asking bold questions 🔍
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/current-projects
#CurrentProjects #MentalHealthInnovation #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 14, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📅 Day 2
Curious about what we’re working on? From neurodiversity to trauma-informed care, we’re asking bold questions 🔍
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/current-projects
#CurrentProjects #MentalHealthInnovation #ResearchAdventCalendar
Curious about what we’re working on? From neurodiversity to trauma-informed care, we’re asking bold questions 🔍
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/current-projects
#CurrentProjects #MentalHealthInnovation #ResearchAdventCalendar
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📅 Day 4
“Nothing about us without us.” We mean it. Our advisory groups are open to anyone with lived experience 🗣️
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/for-service-users-and-carers
#InvolvementMatters #CoDesign #ResearchAdventCalendar
“Nothing about us without us.” We mean it. Our advisory groups are open to anyone with lived experience 🗣️
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/for-service-users-and-carers
#InvolvementMatters #CoDesign #ResearchAdventCalendar
December 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📅 Day 4
“Nothing about us without us.” We mean it. Our advisory groups are open to anyone with lived experience 🗣️
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/for-service-users-and-carers
#InvolvementMatters #CoDesign #ResearchAdventCalendar
“Nothing about us without us.” We mean it. Our advisory groups are open to anyone with lived experience 🗣️
🔗 lypft.nhs.uk/research/for-service-users-and-carers
#InvolvementMatters #CoDesign #ResearchAdventCalendar
This year's Human Rights Day theme is 'our everyday essentials'. This focuses on the rights that are a fundamental but often overlooked part of daily life. Our website shares easy read information to help understand the act:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#HumanRights
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#HumanRights
December 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This year's Human Rights Day theme is 'our everyday essentials'. This focuses on the rights that are a fundamental but often overlooked part of daily life. Our website shares easy read information to help understand the act:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#HumanRights
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#HumanRights
There are a lot of people getting flu. Flu is a viral infection that can make you feel really poorly. Our website has easy read information about the vaccination and reasonable adjustments:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-... #Flu #WinterVaccinations #ReasonableAdjustments
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-... #Flu #WinterVaccinations #ReasonableAdjustments
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
There are a lot of people getting flu. Flu is a viral infection that can make you feel really poorly. Our website has easy read information about the vaccination and reasonable adjustments:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-... #Flu #WinterVaccinations #ReasonableAdjustments
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-... #Flu #WinterVaccinations #ReasonableAdjustments
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The Henry Moore Institute’s Beyond the Visual offers a rare, inclusive sensory journey into sculpture.
Featuring work by blind and partially blind artists, and curated by a blind curator, this exhibition encourages visitors to handle and engage with sculptures.
Open until April 2026.
Featuring work by blind and partially blind artists, and curated by a blind curator, this exhibition encourages visitors to handle and engage with sculptures.
Open until April 2026.
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Henry Moore Institute’s Beyond the Visual offers a rare, inclusive sensory journey into sculpture.
Featuring work by blind and partially blind artists, and curated by a blind curator, this exhibition encourages visitors to handle and engage with sculptures.
Open until April 2026.
Featuring work by blind and partially blind artists, and curated by a blind curator, this exhibition encourages visitors to handle and engage with sculptures.
Open until April 2026.
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Explore art through touch and sound
at Leeds Art Gallery’s Another Way of Seeing.
Created by disabled and neurodivergent artists, this multisensory exhibition removes the distance between viewer and artwork, inviting you to get hands-on and experience the work in new ways.
Open till 14 December.
at Leeds Art Gallery’s Another Way of Seeing.
Created by disabled and neurodivergent artists, this multisensory exhibition removes the distance between viewer and artwork, inviting you to get hands-on and experience the work in new ways.
Open till 14 December.
December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Explore art through touch and sound
at Leeds Art Gallery’s Another Way of Seeing.
Created by disabled and neurodivergent artists, this multisensory exhibition removes the distance between viewer and artwork, inviting you to get hands-on and experience the work in new ways.
Open till 14 December.
at Leeds Art Gallery’s Another Way of Seeing.
Created by disabled and neurodivergent artists, this multisensory exhibition removes the distance between viewer and artwork, inviting you to get hands-on and experience the work in new ways.
Open till 14 December.
It's National Grief Awareness Week. Our website has some accessible and easy read resources to support conversations with people:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#GriefAwarenessWeek #LearningDisabilities #AccessibleInformation
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#GriefAwarenessWeek #LearningDisabilities #AccessibleInformation
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
It's National Grief Awareness Week. Our website has some accessible and easy read resources to support conversations with people:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#GriefAwarenessWeek #LearningDisabilities #AccessibleInformation
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#GriefAwarenessWeek #LearningDisabilities #AccessibleInformation