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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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Jo Volpe, CEO for Leeds Older People's Forum (LOPF) accepts the LOPF Partner of the Year Award from Caroline Baria, Director of Adults & Health.
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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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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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

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 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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