Forward Leeds

01/06/2026

We are delighted that from today we are offering chems support at Beeston Hill Health Centre.

Chemsex one to one counselling sessions starts in June at Beeston Hill Health Centre.

The session holds every Monday 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Come in, ask for the Chemsex counselling from reception and you will be directed to the counselling room .

27/05/2026

🌙 Eid Mubarak 🌙

Wishing everyone celebrating Eid al-Adha a joyful day filled with peace, happiness and time spent with loved ones.

Thank you to the many individuals, families, staff, volunteers and community partners who help make Leeds such a welcoming and vibrant city.

From all of us at Forward Leeds, Eid Mubarak

24/05/2026

Need support over the Bank Holiday weekend?

While Forward Leeds hubs will be closed on Monday, there are still lots of organisations available if you need someone to talk to or practical support.

Remember:
🚨 Call 999 in an emergency
📞 NHS 111 for urgent medical advice

Whatever you're going through this weekend, you don't have to face it alone. Support is out there and it's okay to ask for help 💜

22/05/2026

🌞 Bank Holiday Weekend Reminder

All Forward Leeds hubs will be closed on Monday for the Bank Holiday and will reopen as normal on Tuesday.

If you're planning your weekend, please remember to collect anything you may need from the service beforehand.

Whether you're spending the weekend with friends, family, in recovery, at work or simply taking some time for yourself, we hope you have a safe and positive Bank Holiday.

If you need urgent support while we're closed:
📞 NHS 111
🚨 999 in an emergency
💙 Samaritans: 116 123

21/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome Councillor Emma Flint and Dr Pippa Bird to our Kirkgate hub this week

The visit gave us a chance to share more about the support Forward Leeds provides across the city and the positive impact that recovery, harm reduction and wellbeing services can have in people's lives.

A huge thank you for taking the time to meet the team, learn more about our work and hear about the challenges and successes experienced by people accessing support in Leeds.

20/05/2026

✨ Rooted and Rising ✨

A brand new 4-week wellbeing course created through the Forward Leeds Recovery Capital Fund

Designed for people who struggle to switch off, meditate or fully rest, the sessions combine simple breathwork, guided awareness and deep relaxation techniques to help calm the mind and reduce stress.

Safe and welcoming space
Open to all levels
Focus on rest, grounding and wellbeing

📍 Northern Ballet, Leeds City Centre
📅 Starts 5th June
⏰ Fridays, 5:30–7pm

Massive well done to our Recovery Coordinator, Evie, for turning this idea into something meaningful for the whole community.

19/05/2026

A big milestone for our prisons team 💙

Over 300 people have now completed our drug and alcohol awareness programme across 10 prisons in the past year, including at HMP Leeds.

The programme creates space for people to have honest conversations around substances, recovery, wellbeing and the future, helping support positive change both inside prison and beyond.

Really proud of everyone involved in making this happen, especially Lee Sandilands for his amazing work and trauma informed approach 👏

You can read more about the programme here:
https://www.forwardleeds.co.uk/forward-leeds-delivers-innovative-drug-and-alcohol-awareness-program…

15/05/2026

Mental health conversations don’t always have to start with a crisis.

Sometimes they begin with small moments of honesty, checking in with yourself, talking to someone you trust, or realising you’ve been carrying more than you thought.

For the final video in our Mental Health Awareness Week series, members of the Forward Leeds team share some more reflections around wellbeing, support and the importance of looking after yourself 💚

If any of this resonates with you, support is out there.

14/05/2026

A sea of green across Forward Leeds today, in all shades showing up for mental health 💚

Staff at our Kirkgate, Armley and Seacroft hubs came together for Wear It Green Day as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.

Mental health affects all of us in different ways, which is why moments like this matter. Sometimes wearing green is simply a reminder to check in with each other, start a conversation, or let someone know they’re not on their own.

Big thank you to everyone who got involved today 💚