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January 26, 2026

Call out for designers: New eLearning module for taxi and private hire drivers

Leeds Older People’s Forum, in partnership with the Motability Foundation, invites quotes from creative digital designers to create an engaging 20-minute eLearning video and assessment on Age…
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January 26, 2026

My Day with Leeds Taxi Licensing Team

The Travel Connections team at Leeds Older People’s Forum is launching a new E-Learning module designed to support both new and existing taxi drivers in the Leeds…
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January 14, 2026

Voluntary Action Leeds, Volition and Leeds Older People’s Forum secure the Third Sector Infrastructure Support and Representation (ISF) Contract for April 2026

Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL), Volition and Leeds Older People’s Forum (LOPF) are pleased to announce that we have secured the ISF contract and will work together to…
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January 9, 2026

People’s History of Leeds: Book Launch

Date: 22 January 2026Time: 5.30 pm – 7 pmLocation: Hyde Park Book Club Celebrate the new book about Leeds by the People’s History Team Join us to…
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January 8, 2026

Time Well Spent: Workshops to help with change

Changes in life can uproot us and impact our sense of purpose. We can feel anchorless and unsure of what to do and, at times, who we…
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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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November 28, 2025

Cybercrime Awareness Session with West Yorkshire Police

Date: Tuesday, 9 DecemberTime: 10.30 am – 12.30 pmLocation: Virgin Money, 94 Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NP Age UK Leeds, West Yorkshire Police and Virgin Money are teaming…
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