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September 14, 2026
Winter Flu and Covid Vaccines
Flu and COVID-19 spread more easily during winter when people spend more time indoors together. Both viruses can have a serious impact on older people, particularly those…
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September 1, 2026
Travel with Confidence: Rebuilding Independence One Journey at a Time
For many of us, catching a bus, walking to a familiar place or planning a day out is something we take for granted. But after a life-changing…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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February 27, 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: Jointly recruited roles delivered in partnership…
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February 12, 2026
From Electronic Frailty to INCLUDE
The recent NIHR ARC Yorkshire & Humber blog, “From Electronic Frailty to INCLUDE”, written by David Smith (Trustee at Cross Gates Good Neighbours), speaks directly to two…
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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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