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26/06/2025

In keeping with Pride month, Our Anti-Racism board has been updated to shine a light on the work done by Lady Phyll, a Black right and LGBTQ+ activist who co-founded Black Pride giving a safe space to people of colour who identify LGBTQ+ to express themselves free of racism.

03/06/2025

🧠 LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately affected by mental health challenges due to discrimination, isolation, and barriers to care.

💬 This Pride, let’s not just celebrate - let’s advocate for inclusive, trauma-informed support systems.
🏳️‍⚧️ No one should have to choose between their safety and their identity.

13/05/2025

As many people are probably enjoying the warmer weather we are currently having. Don't forget to take time for yourself and look after your mental health.
Ensure you are keeping hydrated, keep cool
Seek social support, and practice relaxation techniques.

06/05/2025

New Guest Information packs are now ready for all future guests for more information about REST Stop service

31/03/2025

Thank you to everyone to came down for our open day on the 20th March.
It was a lovely day and happy to see so many people come down.

08/03/2025

Today is International Women's Day, this year the aim is to to bring acknowledge strategies, resources and activity to positively impact women and support the advancement to reduce the barriers to gender equality.
For more information see

What's the International Women's Day 2025 theme? is IWD 2025 campaign theme

06/03/2025

To celebrate our service being open for 2 years, we are having an open day for people to drop in see the service and have a chat with staff.
Open day is Thursday 20th March 11:30am until 14:30pm
We hope to see you there

05/02/2025

3rd - 9th February is Sexual Abuse and Violence Awareness Week.
This week is to raise awareness of the impacts of sexual violence on individuals as well as communities.
This is to allow people the space to be able to have the conversation and cover the subject and amplify the voices that should be heard breaking the stigma and the silence so victims can get the help and support they need.
If you need support within the Kirklees area visit
https://www.rasac.co.uk/
for more information about Sexual Abuse and Violence Week
https://www.trusthouse.org.uk/sexual-abuse-sexual-violence-awareness-week-2025/
https://sexualabuseandsexualviolenceawarenessweek.org/

Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week (3rd – 9th February 2025) is all about raising awareness of the impacts of sexual violence on individuals as well as communities. It aims to educate the public on sexual abuse and violence, to help start conversations, and promote resources available f...

04/02/2025

February is LGBT+ History Month! Today we are shining a light on an important LGBT+ activist - Lady Phyll.

Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, aka Lady Phyll, was born in London in 1974, with roots in Ghana. Growing up as a young Black LGBTQ+ woman in 1980s-90s London wasn’t easy, but it sparked her passion for activism.

In 2005, Lady Phyll co-founded UK Black Pride to create a safe, celebratory space for Black LGBTQ+ individuals. What began as a small gathering has grown into Europe’s leading Black LGBTQ+ celebration.

Lady Phyll’s activism goes beyond events. She’s a powerful voice for racial and LGBTQ+ equality, addressing the intersection of injustices. As part of the Kaleidoscope Trust, she’s championed global LGBTQ+ rights.

03/02/2025

Today marks the start of Race Equality Week which is 3rd-9th February.
This years theme is to push for every step you make whether it is big or small can make a difference and lead to real change in the future.

Race equality week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting hundreds of thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace. (https://www.raceequalitymatters.com/race-equality-week/)

Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting hundreds of thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace.

03/02/2025

If you have a passion and strength to make a difference, we invite you to join our dedicated and friendly team as a Mental Health Support Worker. This is a 24-hour service that requires shift work, including early, late, day, and sleep in shifts. If you’re a motivated individual with a passion for providing positive support, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information click the link below

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Transform Lives as a Mental Health Support Worker! Are you dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of individuals in need of continuous mental health support? Are you ready to provide unwavering care and compassion around the clock, including sleep-in shifts, ensuring that