Hospital – Patient Befriending Service

Hospital – Patient Befriending Service

Patient Befriending Service The Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, working in partnership with The Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People are providing BSL video befriending calls for all BSL users staying in hospital. Feedback tells us hospital stays can be esp...

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Homelife – Supported Living & Accommodation

Homelife – Supported Living & Accommodation

…Are you or anyone you know looking for supported living accommodation? We provide supported living support and accommodation for Deaf adults with additional needs. Deaf led organisation based in Leeds 24 hour wellbeing support Tailor made packages of care &...

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NHS 72nd birthday Video & Message from The Chair

NHS 72nd birthday Video & Message from The Chair

Last week the ‘Trust Your Voice’ staff choir at the Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, recorded a special virtual performance of Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’. This was to mark the NHS’ 72nd Birthday yesterday, Sunday 5...

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COVID-19

COVID-19

COVID-19 UPDATE: – 16th July 2020 NEW Walk-in Testing Centre A new COVID-19 walk-to testing facility has opened for people living or working within walking distance of the Bridge Street Community Centre, Rider Street, in the LS9 7BQ postcode area of ...

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Leeds City Council – Regent Street Flyover

Leeds City Council – Regent Street Flyover

Dear Community, We are writing to tell you about upcoming works taking place on the A64(M) Inner Ring Road, and A61 Regent Street. The work will focus on rebuilding the rapidly deteriorating Regent Street flyover. The condition of the flyover means it now need...

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LSDBP – Connect With Us

LSDBP – Connect With Us

Click here for Word Version of Connect with Us Friendly Contact Service Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People Keeping in Touch! Friendly BSL OR Telephone contact We use Facetime, WhatsApp for BSL Video Calling Send your number or email we will do the rest! S...

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Northern Ballet – Geisha

Northern Ballet – Geisha

            WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WITH A VISUAL IMPAIRMENT TO TAKE PART IN A FOCUS GROUP WITH NORTHERN BALLET We would like to talk about our audio described productions, how user friendly our website is & how you might fi...

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Crochet Club

Crochet Club

Learn how to crochet during a 6 week course! All abilities welcome! When? Every Thursday 1:30-3pm, starting from 27th February 2020 Where? The Centre, St Mary’s Street, Leeds, LS9 7DP All equipment provided! Café open for drinks and snacks! Transport can be...

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Friendship Cafe Christmas Update

Friendship Cafe Christmas Update

News Update The Friendship Café Saturday 7th December  from 2pm till 4pm. Free glass of mulled wine and a mince pie Our wonderful Evin will be hosting it. The Friendship Cafe will be open for Deaf people and Blind people on Sunday 3rd February 2019  between...

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UK national eye health and hearing study: case for investment

UK national eye health and hearing study: case for investment

6 August 2019 Source: UKNEHS UK’s first vision and hearing survey aims to capture vital data on UK issues A lack of accurate data is contributing to a £58billion bill for vision and hearing loss in the UK, according to a report published today that calls on...

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