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April 20, 2022

Carers Connections: time poor… knowledge and experience rich

With over 74,000 unpaid carers in Leeds, Carers Leeds already offered support to unpaid carers of all ages in a variety of ways. Their Time to Shine…
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April 20, 2022

14 organisations successful in applying for Enhance funding

We are delighted to begin to start work on Enhance. This new programme, working with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust, is focused on bringing the third sector…
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March 31, 2022

Update: April 2022

Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In March 2022, among other activities, we have… worked…
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March 31, 2022

Leeds Older People’s Forum: who’s doing what?

With our seven year Time to Shine programme closing today (March 31), we hope it’s helpful to summarise the changes to projects and staffing, and show how…
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March 29, 2022

Thank you for the music: farewell to Time to Shine

It’s a strange feeling to say goodbye to Time to Shine after so many years. I have been involved in the programme since funding was awarded in…
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March 24, 2022

Two years living with Covid

Yesterday, as we discussed in our staff meeting how to mark the second anniversary of the first lockdown on 23 March 2020, was the day I tested…
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March 23, 2022

Older People’s Digital Inclusion Network

12 months on from launching the Older People’s Digital Inclusion Network in Leeds, 100% Digital Leeds and Leeds Older People’s Forum reflect on the developments, key achievements,…
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March 22, 2022

We’re recruiting!

We are currently seeking talented people for two posts – Chief Executive Officer, and Administration Officer – as we go into an exciting period of growth and…
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March 22, 2022

Could you be an LOPF trustee?

Leeds Older People’s Forum is looking for two new Trustees, to join the organisation’s Board and help with overall governance and direction. You would need to be…
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March 7, 2022

Time to feel proud!

Cast your mind back to April 2015. Can you remember what you were doing? In world news, the presidents of Cuba and the USA met face-to-face for…
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February 28, 2022

Update: March 2022

Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In February 2022, among other activities, we have… agreed…
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February 24, 2022

So long, and thanks for all the data

Data: ‘facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis’. ‘…things known or assumed as facts, making the basis of reasoning or calculation’. So why am I…
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