@advonetuk.bsky.social
We are an independent advocacy charity based in Leeds, UK. Find out more on our website: https://advonet.org.uk
@advonetuk.bsky.socialFor #WorldMentalHealthDay, Universal #Advocacy Lead Tajinder talks about the need to listen to people with lived experience and how it can lead to positive change.
Read what she had to say in our latest post at advonet.org.uk/2026/10/08/l...
@advonetuk.bsky.socialOur @leedsautismaim.bsky.social service offers some support around mental health, including their Wellbeing Project and regular mental health peer support groups.
It works with autistic adults in #Leeds who get little or no funded support.
@advonetuk.bsky.socialFor this year's #BlackHistoryMonth, our Universal Advocacy Lead Tajinder has written about the importance of honouring our communities.
She also talks about the need for connection and what we can learn from the past. To read her blog post, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/10/06/h...
@advonetuk.bsky.socialA range of stalls for local services will be there, alongside a free confidential sexual health drop-in. The event is on Thursday 22nd October from 11am-3pm.
@advonetuk.bsky.social@forumcentral.bsky.social #SelfCare Exchange is back for this year!
Taking place at Kirkgate Market in #Leeds, the event will explore the role of connection and communication in relationships, health and wellbeing.
@advonetuk.bsky.socialIn our latest blog post, Sessional Advocate Irene shares a number of her fondest memories of working for us! She talks about how one of the organisations that merged to form Advonet started, as well as Asking You's origins.
Read what Irene had to say at advonet.org.uk/2026/10/05/a...
@advonetuk.bsky.socialThis month's Club Night for adults with a learning disability at Popworld in #Leeds is now on Thursday 22nd October.
We will have a #Halloween fancy dress theme!
Doors are open from 6:30pm-9:30pm and tickets are £10 on the door.
@advonetuk.bsky.socialOur October timetable of Community #Advocacy Hubs is out now! We're in Armley, Beeston, Chapeltown and Seacroft, there to support people in Leeds with self-advocacy.
Find out more about the Hubs and what they offer at advonet.org.uk/services/com...
@advonetuk.bsky.socialWe have a wide range of #volunteering opportunities, where you can develop new skills and help people in #Leeds to get heard!
See what we have on offer at advonet.org.uk/join-us/volu...
@advonetuk.bsky.socialWe have a page on our website with useful information about your rights. They cover areas including housing, health and social care.
See them in full at advonet.org.uk/resources/se...
@advonetuk.bsky.socialOur Autism AIM Manager and Universal #Advocacy Lead Eloise reflects on some of the changes that have happened over the years. In this reel, she also discusses the positives of those changes!
@advonetuk.bsky.socialWe're looking for adults with a learning disability in #Leeds to having a say on the Being Me Strategy!
Our Asking You team will meet once a month to talk about what Leeds should be like for people with a learning disability.
If you would like to join us, please email [email protected].
@advonetuk.bsky.socialOur Independent Mental Capacity #Advocacy team have produced a series of free resources. They have information on topics including finances in care settings and best interest decisions.
To see them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/im...
@advonetuk.bsky.socialAccessibility isn't a tick-box. What looks accessible from an organisation's perspective can still create significant barriers for an autistic volunteer.
The training is on next Tuesday in our office from 10am-3:30pm.
To sign up, please visit forms.cloud.microsoft/e/6dP4TTHRb7
@advonetuk.bsky.socialThink your volunteering opportunities are already accessible? That's exactly why this training from our @leedsautismaim.bsky.social team could be useful.
@advonetuk.bsky.socialIn the latest story from staff marking Advonet's 25th anniversary, Senior Advocate Sandi shares some of her fondest memories! She recalls how Community #Advocacy started and meeting IMCAs across the country.
Read her story in full at advonet.org.uk/2026/09/21/a...
@advonetuk.bsky.socialThere is still time left to apply for our Autism AIM Peer Development Worker #JobVacancy! This part-time role involves co-facilitating groups and one-to-one peer support for autistic adults in Leeds, Bradford and Craven.
To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/09/10/j...
@advonetuk.bsky.socialIn a second reel for us, Hazel talks about some of the reasons why #volunteering with us is worthwhile. She touches on her own journey from volunteer to manager!
@advonetuk.bsky.socialLast week, we ran an event to celebrate our 25th anniversary! Our staff, Trustees, ex-colleagues, partners and other professionals joined us to hear stories about our past and look forward to the future.
Read all about what happened at advonet.org.uk/2026/09/17/f...
@leedsautismaim.bsky.socialReposted by @advonetuk.bsky.socialYou might think your volunteering opportunities are accessible. But are they? Accessibility isn't just about saying everyone is welcome. The recruitment process, communication, onboarding, environment, expectations and support can all create barriers without realising it.
