August 12, 2026

International Day of Older People 2026: Vendor and stallholder applications are now open!

We’re hosting a special event for the International Day of Older People (IDOP) to celebrate this year’s theme: ‘What’s on my doorstep?’  On Thursday, 1 October, we’ll…

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July 24, 2026

300 Leeds Businesses Commit to Becoming Age and Dementia Friendly

This milestone marks the city’s growing commitment to creating inclusive and supportive environments for older people and those living with dementia, making Leeds a national leader in…

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July 23, 2026

Crisis and Resilience Fund: Applications now open!

Meet the Funder Webinar You can download our Meet the Funder Webinar recording below. It covers questions and information about the Crisis and Resilience Fund. Crisis and…

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July 22, 2026

Tongue Twisters: using the creative possibilities of nonsense language to improve care for people with dementia

About the Project The importance of music, creativity, opportunities for meaningful engagement and the use of these to enhance communication within care homes for people with dementia…

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July 2, 2026

Navigating local authority services that have moved away from face-to-face support to digital-first options

Sheffield Hallam University are exploring how the shift from face-to-face council services, such as council tax discounts, waste disposal and adult social care, to digital formats affects…

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July 2, 2026

Survey Opportunity: What should our roadsides in Leeds look like?

The University of Leeds is conducting a survey to understand people’s preferences for road verge management policies in the Leeds and Otley area. This includes preferences for…

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July 2, 2026

The Halflife Project: Help shape programmes that counter ageism

The Halflife Project is an exciting new five-year research study funded by the European Research Council that examines how society views older age and, crucially, how people…

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June 12, 2026

Have your say on staying active in Leeds

Leeds Older People’s Forum is working with Leeds City Council’s Public Health team to shape a new, citywide campaign to help people become more active, improve strength…

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June 9, 2026

Job Vacancy: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

We are recruiting – Join our team as a Deputy CEO! Salary: (SCP 35 – 38) £46,142 – 49,282 FTE (we expect applicants to start at SCP…

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June 3, 2026

Grant Funding to support a Stronger Leeds 2026 – 2027

Leeds City Council is launching a one-off grant funding round for third-sector organisations, grassroots groups, faith groups, and community organisations to support the delivery of the Stronger Leeds Strategy. This funding…

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June 2, 2026

Shaping research on stress and gambling harms in later life

Gambling harm affects around 2 million people across the UK, causing serious financial, psychological, and social damage to individuals, families, and communities. Yet older adults, who face…

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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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