Next Thursday, we'll be on @advonetuk.bsky.social's stall at @forumcentral.bsky.social's free #SelfCare Exchange event! There'll be info on all Advonet services, including our Wellbeing Project. It's on from 11am-3pm at Kirkgate Market, in the Market Kitchen area.
Leeds Autism AIM
@leedsautismaim.bsky.social
A free service co-led by and run for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Leeds. Part of The Advonet Group. Learn more about us at https://leedsautismaim.org.uk
Each month, we run in-person and online mental health-focused #PeerSupport Groups. They have a set discussion topic, are facilitated by autistic members of our staff team and are completely free to join. Find out more about them at leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services... #WorldMentalHealthDay
Our Drop-In #Autism Hubs for October are on Tuesday 13th and Tuesday 27th! Both are open as normal from 4pm-7pm and are for autistic adults living in #Leeds. Find out more about the Hub and what to expect there at leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
Our @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. #WhereToTurnLeeds #WorldMentalHealthDay
Shine Bright are running wellbeing peer support sessions for young #neurodivergent people living in #Leeds! The sessions are part of a 12-week programme that can help with putting together wellness and crisis plans. To make a referral, email nicola.swales@shinebright.org.uk or call 07889 255 628
Our latest monthly newsletter is out now! Inside, we have news of a couple of our projects that are open for referrals, our regular groups and other activities for autistic adults in #Leeds. Read it in full at mailchi.mp/9e29a98d676f...
@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.
On our website, we have links to a wide range of local services for autistic adults in #Leeds! In our Support in Leeds section, there is useful information on areas including diagnosis, housing, health and employment. Read it by scanning the QR code or going to leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/su...
In a reel to mark @advonetuk.bsky.social's Silver Anniversary, our Service Manager Eloise reflects on what it was like when she first started! #AdvonetIs25
Our Wellbeing Project provides short-term one-to-one peer support for autistic adults living in Leeds. It can help you with exploring neurodivergent identity and developing practical strategies for managing any distress and burnout. Read more about it at leedsautismaim.org.uk/2026/08/11/i...
In two weeks' time, Leeds Sanctuary's Sip and Social - Creative Storytelling Edition group is taking place! It's on at Scope in #Leeds and for disabled people. More information is available at www.leedssanctuary.org.uk/events/sip-a...
For next month's Mental Health #PeerSupport Group, we will be talking about #autistic burnout. We have made a free guide to this topic, written by and for autistic adults. To read the guide, please scan the QR code or visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
Our October autistic-led Groups timetable is out now! All groups are running as normal next month and are free to attend. The groups are for autistic adults living in #Leeds. Find out more about them at leedsautismaim.org.uk/our-services...
There are still a few days left to apply for our Peer Development Worker #JobVacancy! In this role, you will be offering one-to-one peer support and co-facilitating peer groups in #Leeds. To apply, please go to advonet.org.uk/2026/09/10/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #CharityJobs
Job Vacancy: Autism AIM Peer Development Worker - The Advonet Group
Our Autism AIM team are hiring a Peer Development Worker! The role involves supporting autistic adults in Leeds, Bradford and Craven.
advonet.org.uk
There is an opportunity to join an advisory group for autistic adults, focusing on the Mental Health Act Code of Practice. The group's aim is to help improve mental health care. Find out more about how to take part here: thepsc.co.uk/page/mental-...
Mental Health Act Code of Practice Lived Experience Advisory Groups - People with a Learning Disability and Autistic People - The PSC
Take part to share your views and experiences - to help improve mental health care in England
thepsc.co.uk
Later this autumn, @sallysjbrown.bsky.social is running free taster #yoga sessions for adults who are autistic and/or have ADHD! The sessions are on Thursday 12th November from 1pm-2pm and Friday 13th November from 7pm-8pm at Om Yoga Works in Farsley.
Could your #volunteering opportunities be unintentionally excluding autistic people? From application forms and interviews to communisation, sensory environments and onboarding, seemingly small barriers can make volunteering inaccessible.
At tomorrow's Autism Hub session, we will be serving hot soup with bread, as well as providing tea, coffee and squash for visitors. We're open as usual from 4pm to 7pm for autistic adults living in #Leeds.
Our next drop-in Autism Hub session in #Leeds takes place on Tuesday 22nd September, open from the usual times of 4pm-7pm. It is for autistic adults in the Leeds area. Please scan the QR code to learn more about the Hub.
The latest episode of @touchstonesupport.bsky.social's Being Men podcast talks about #neurodivergence. Five local men talk about what it's like to be neurodivergent, sharing experiences of conditions including autism and dyslexia and ADHD. To listen, please go to open.spotify.com/episode/05EP...
You 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.
Our free #SelfAdvocacy resources are available in four different community languages - Arabic, Polish, Tigrinya and Urdu. To see them, please go to advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
@peopleinaction.bsky.social have a free group for LGBTQIA+ adults who are autistic and/or have a learning disability! Out in Leeds meets on Tuesday evenings in the City Centre. If you would like to join, please email danielle.martin@peopleinaction.org.uk or call/text/WhatsApp 07393 015 003
We have a series of strategy guides on our website, written by and for #ActuallyAutistic. They cover areas including health, travel, work and communication. To see them, please scan the QR code or visit leedsautismaim.org.uk/resources/se...
There are just a few days left to apply for our Deputy Manager #JobVacancy! As part of our leadership team, you'll be overseeing some of project work, covering Leeds, Bradford and Craven. To apply, please visit advonet.org.uk/2026/07/09/j... #CharityJobs #HiringNow #LeedsJobs
Our Autism AIM team is looking for a new Peer Development Worker to join them! This part-time #JobVacancy involves providing one-to-one peer support and co-delivering training. To apply, please go to advonet.org.uk/2026/09/10/j... #HiringNow #LeedsJobs #BradfordJobs
There is a consultation about changes to the accessible toilets at St Aidan's Nature Park in #Leeds. If you would like to share your thoughts, please scan the QR code to take part.
We are running an online focus group with @westyorkshireca.bsky.social on Monday 21st July! It is about making their engagement on areas such as transport more accessible for autistic adults. If you would like to join, please scan the QR code to book a place or email aimenquiries@advonet.org.uk.
The food menu for tomorrow's drop-in Autism Hub in #Leeds is out now! There will be gluten-free and vegan options available. We will be open from 4pm-7pm at The Community Wellbeing Hub in Chapeltown.