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LYPFT Health Facilitation and Involvement Team
@lypftinvolve.bsky.social
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We are the Involvement Team in the Learning Disability Service
at Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

https://www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/

Account monitored Monday- Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
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It's National Grief Awareness Week. Our website has some accessible and easy read resources to support conversations with people:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#GriefAwarenessWeek #LearningDisabilities #AccessibleInformation
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December 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities! The “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress” theme wants to build a more just, inclusive, equitable and sustainable world. Our website can help with accessibility: www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk
#IDPD2025
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December 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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It's National Grief Awareness Week. The theme for this year is 'Growing with grief'. More information can be found on The Good Grief website:
www.thegoodgrieftrust.org/ngaw/
#Grief #GriefAwarenessWeek #GrowingWithGrief
An orange background with three white and yellow flowers and two clouds on. Around the flowers are the words 'Growing with grief'. At the bottom of the images are the words 'National Grief Awareness Week 2-8 December' and The Good Grief Trust logo.
December 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Lovely to be at the People's Parliament today and hearing thoughts about employment 🙂
#Employment #LearningDisabilities #Leeds #Inclusivity
@advonetuk.bsky.social
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November 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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It’s #SelfCareWeek. Winter can be a time when our mood is low but small #SelfCare activities can help us feel better like listening to birdsong. More advice from the Self Care Forum here bit.ly/2tiBs9K #MindBody #Nature #Wellbeing #Birdsong #outdoors
An image of a robin singing on the branch of a tree. Below the image is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and body logo and the text 'Boosting our mood. Small acts like listening to birdsong lift our mood.'
November 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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It’s #SelfCareWeek. Getting out in the fresh air for a walk, a run or a play does wonders for our mental wellbeing. Make time every day to get some fresh air, build it into your daily routine. Find advice to boost your mood from the Self Care Forum here bit.ly/2tiBs9K
#Wellbeing #Outdoors #Nature
An image of someone out with a dog. They are holding up a stick that the dog is jumping for. Below the image is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and body logo and the text 'Being outdoors helps our mind and body.
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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#SelfCareWeek - staying connected to friends and family is important for our mental wellbeing. Speaking to them regularly will help our health. If you are struggling, talk difficult feelings over with someone you trust. Don’t feel alone. More information is here www.nhs.uk/.../where-to...
An image of three people talking. Below the image is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and body logo and the text 'Stay connected. Being social is good for our health.'
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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It's World Hello Day ... so here is a big Hello from everyone at the Health Facilitation and Involvement Team 🙂
#WorldHelloDay #Hello
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November 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Antibiotics don’t help with viruses such as sore throats, coughs, or colds. Learn how to #selfcare for common conditions with this #factsheet from the Self-Care Forum. bit.ly/2tiBs9K #SelfCareWeek #AntibioticsAwarenessDay #MindAndBody #PhysicalHealth #SelfCareWeek
An image of someone holding their throat. Below the image is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and body logo and the text 'Sore throat? Antibiotics won't help you feel better.'
November 21, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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It’s #SelfCareWeek. Mild feverish illness is a normal part of childhood and generally a harmless response to help the body fight infection. Learn what’s normal with this #factsheet from the Self Care Forum bit.ly/2tiBs9K
#ChildhoodIllness #Fever #Wellbeing #Health #SelfCare #mindandbody
An image of a child with a red face. Below the image is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and body logo and the text 'Mild fever is a normal part of childhood illness. Learn what is normal and what isn't'.
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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It’s #SelfCareWeek. Did you know 80 per cent of people suffer from back pain at some point in their life. Learn the facts with this #factsheets from The Self-Care Forum bit.ly/2tiBs9K #MindBody #BackPain #SelfCareWeek #Exercise
An image of a man holding his back with one hand and the side of a sofa with the other. Below the image is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and body logo and the text 'Sore back? Don't stop moving, exercise helps'.
November 20, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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There are between 1m – 1.5m A&E visits each year for ankle sprains, most commonly from sports injuries. Know how to take care of sprains and strains with this fact sheet from the Self Care Forum bit.ly/2tiBs9K
#SelfCareWeek #MindBody #Wellbeing #PhysicalHealth #SprainsAndStrains
An image of a bruised ankle with some ice at the side of it. Below the image is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and body logo and the text 'Got a sprain or strain? Know how to take care of it.'
November 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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It’s #SelfCareWeek. If you have a long term condition you might need your blood pressure monitored, visit your pharmacy and get it checked without the need for an appointment. #MindBody #SelfCare #PhysicalHealth #BloodPressure #HealthScreening
An image of someone having their blood pressure taken. Below the image is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and body logo and the text 'Blood pressure checks are crucial for health screening. Visit your pharmacy to get checked.'
November 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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It’s #SelfCareWeek and the Self Care Forum has a winter illness and winter wellness factsheet to help you prepare for the months ahead: bit.ly/2tiBs9K
#MindBody #Wellbeing #SelfCare #WinterWellness
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November 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Thursday 20th November is Carers Rights Day. The theme is 'Know your rights, use your rights'. Thousands of people take on the role of unpaid carers, in Leeds there are 61,5000! @carersleeds.bsky.social can give information about Carers Rights, support and guidance: www.carersleeds.org.uk/crd2025/
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November 19, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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It’s #SelfCareWeek. Winter can be a time when our mood is low but #SelfCare activities can help us feel better like a walk in the park, enjoying a coffee with a friend and even gazing out the window. More advice from the Self Care Forum here bit.ly/2tiBs9K #MindBody #Nature #Outdoors #Wellbeing
A lady in the countryside looking out over a lake. Below the picture is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and Body logo and the text 'Feeling low? Getting out into nature can help'
November 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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It’s #SelfCareWeek and, if you have a common ailment, it’s quicker and easier to visit the pharmacy for advice. The Self-CareForum factsheets can also help with info on red flags and how long symptoms should last. bit.ly/2tiBs9K
#Health #Wellbeing #Pharmacy
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November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Exercise is great for short and long term health! This #SelfCareWeek find the right exercise for you to take care of #MindBody #MoveMore #Exercise #Wellbeing www.selfcareforum.org/moving-more/
Two ladies walking through some woods. Below the picture is the Self-Care Week 2025 Mind and Body logo and the text ‘Movement is good for us. Let’s move more.'
November 17, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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This National Self-Week it’s time to think about your mind and body and ways you can practice self-care for a healthier, happier life.
Over the week, we will be sharing tips from the Self-Care Forum 😊😌
#SelfCareWeek #MindAndBody #HealthierHappierLife #SelfCare
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November 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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#WorldDiabetesDay - the theme is diabetes and well-being. The aim is to raise awareness about physical, mental and social well-being.
There are lots of easy read resources on our website:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...
#Diabetes #LearningDisabilities #Wellbeing #EasyRead
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November 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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It's #WorldPneumoniaDay! Think about how you can protect your lungs and stay well this winter. Pneumonia and chest infections are a leading cause of preventable death for people with learning disabilities. More info and resources can be found here keepingmychesthealthy.bdct.nhs.uk/this-world-p...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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It's National Stress Awareness Day. Lots of people say that stress makes them feel overwhelmed and find things difficult.
Take time today to think about things you can do to look after your physical and mental health - relax, get enough sleep, eat healthy, exercise, deep breaths, talk to others ☺️
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November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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November is men's health awareness month.
Our website has lots of images and easy read resources to support conversations with men who have a learning disability about their physical and mental health:
www.learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk
#menshealthawareness #movember #learningdisabilities
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November 1, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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International Infection Prevention Week – we all have a part to play in infection prevention.
What can you do?

#HandHygiene #PreventInfection #HealthCare #PatientSafety #StandUpppInInfectionPrevention #InternationalInfectionPreventionWeek2025
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October 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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World Menopause Day! Our website has an easy read menopause booklet to support people understand the changes they might experience and a checklist to check symptoms: learningdisabilityservice-leeds.nhs.uk/get-checked-...

#WorldMenopauseDay #Menopause #WomensHealth #Midlife #LifestyleMedicine
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October 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM