Leeds Older People’s Forum
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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
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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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!
Applications for this funding have now closed. Leeds is committed to creating the conditions for healthy, active ageing. We know that the most effective approaches are those…
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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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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 Action 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 Action Week and what it means to…
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