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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

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June 1, 2026

Questionnaire: Critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling

Active Travel England (ATE) is seeking responses to a new questionnaire to improve understanding of the critical safety issues affecting walking, wheeling and cycling. The survey will…
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May 21, 2026

Job Vacancy: Team Admin Coordinator

We are recruiting! Join our team as a Team Admin Coordinator! Overview of the role This recruitment process covers two posts: This role is jointly recruited by…
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May 8, 2026

Active Ageing Grants – Now open!

Leeds is committed to creating the conditions for healthy, active ageing. We know that the most effective approaches are those that are locally led, flexible, and rooted…
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May 1, 2026

New study to understand more about joining up health and home care services

The University of Leeds are leading a research project to understand how joined-up care works in practice and what people think of it. Joined-up care describes a…
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April 30, 2026

Low Digital Confidence Research Opportunity 

YouGov is conducting research into the potential boundaries that less digitally confident people in the UK face. By understanding user needs more deeply, the end goal is…
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April 29, 2026

Boosting minds – Exploring Interventions for Enhanced Brain Function and Function in Adults

The University of Leeds are conducting two studies and are looking for a group of older adults to participate. Study One: Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Study Join an…
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