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Leeds Older People’s Forum

We want to make Leeds the best city to grow old in.

Leeds Older People’s Forum is a network of third sector organisations working with and for older people. We want to ensure older people have the opportunities, choices and support they need to live the life they want. LOPF is a registered charity.

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Find activities, services and support for older people across Leeds

Use our map to find your local community group or Neighbourhood Network – they're the best place to go if you're looking for information, advice, events or social activities.

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Be an Age Friendly Ambassador

Encourage change, take action and raise awareness by spreading the Age Friendly message to others and help make Leeds an Age Friendly city.
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Volunteer your time

Volunteering is a great way of giving back to your local community. It's also a fantastic way of picking up new skills, improving on existing ones and meeting new people.
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Find a group or Neighbourhood Network

Use the map to find your local community group or Neighbourhood Network - as our member organisations, they're the best place to go if you're looking for information, advice, events…
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Friendly Communities

Our Friendly Communities project aims to make Leeds an age and dementia friendly city.
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Latest posts

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December 24, 2025

Useful contacts for the Festive period

During the Festive period, services may operate on reduced hours, and some offices may close entirely. To help you stay safe and supported over the holidays, we’ve…
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December 17, 2025

Have Your Say on the Briggate Action Plan

Leeds Older People’s Forum is hosting a special Older People’s Hub session to support the city-wide consultation on the Briggate Action Plan, a set of proposed changes aimed…
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December 17, 2025

Ageing While Black: the experiences of Black Caribbean older people in England

A new report from Age UK, Ageing While Black, highlights how racism, discrimination and inequality experienced across a lifetime continue to shape outcomes for Black Caribbean people in later…
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December 17, 2025

Get your free vaccinations now to protect yourself this winter

During the winter months, the circulation of viruses such as flu, Covid-19, and RSV increases and can make you seriously unwell. Visit the NHS website to check if you’re…
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December 17, 2025

Research Study: Home temperature, indoor air quality, and the comfort of older people

What is this research project about? This project is about how people aged 65 and over feel and adapt to different temperatures in their homes. What is…
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December 12, 2025

Food for Thought

Reliance on emergency food parcels and panic about how to heat a home, pay the bills or buy warm clothes for the kids is the grim reality…
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