Leeds Older People’s Forum
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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April 27, 2026
Dying Matters Week 4 – 10th May 2026
Every year, people around the UK use Dying Matters Awareness Week, led by Hospice UK, as a moment to encourage all communities to get talking in whatever…
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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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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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March 11, 2026
ABCD in Leeds Pathfinder Grants
Leeds City Council is looking to fund two new Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) pathfinder sites in either Chapeltown, Little London or Hyde Park. Leeds has pioneered…
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March 11, 2026
Dying Matters Community Grants 2026
Dying Matters Week aims to help people talk more openly about dying, death and bereavement, and to make plans for the end of life. Funding available: Small Grants up…
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