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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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Dementia Action Week 2026

Dementia Action Week is fast approaching! Head to our 'What's On?' page to see what events are taking place in May this year.

'What's On?'
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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

Working together to make Leeds an Age and Dementia Friendly city, we aim to make Leeds accessible, welcoming, and inclusive, so that older people and those living…
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Latest posts

April 16, 2026

Dementia Awareness Week: A blog from Full Circle Funerals

Ruth Owen from Full Circle Funerals, one of our Age and Dementia Friendly Businesses, has captured some reflections on Dementia Awareness Week and what it means to…
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April 16, 2026

Covid-19 Spring Booster Programme open now!

The COVID‑19 spring booster programme will run from 13 April to 30 June 2026, eligible cohorts include: Vaccination helps protect those most at risk and reduces pressure on health services. We encourage…
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April 15, 2026

Study investigating younger and older adults’ visual memory.

The University of Leeds is currently recruiting for a study investigating younger and older adults’ visual memory. What’s involved? A set of online questionnaires and a single…
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March 27, 2026

Invitation to take part in local research interviews

The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) are inviting people from Leeds to take part in interviews about their experiences and views on living standards…
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March 27, 2026

Working together to improve care for older people through research

Date: 14 May 2026Time: 10 am – 2.30 pmLocation: The studio, City Centre, Riverside West, LS1 4AW Researchers from the University of Leeds are hosting an event in…
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Jo Volpe, CEO for Leeds Older People's Forum (LOPF) accepts the LOPF Partner of the Year Award from Caroline Baria, Director of Adults & Health.
March 11, 2026

LOPF named Partner of the Year in the Adults and Health Directorate for Leeds City Council

Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF) is proud to announce that we have been awarded Partner of the Year in the Adults and Health Directorate for Leeds City…
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