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July 30, 2023
Update: August 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In July, among other activities, we have… In August…
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July 26, 2023
Pride – an age friendly space?
As Pride month has drawn to a close, we think about Leeds Pride on 6 August (presumably due to an awkward Yorkshire temperament). So it’s time for…
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July 4, 2023
Making the world less ageist, one person at a time
I’m running a solo Wise Up to Ageism session this week.. It’s a bit scary – I’ve always done it before with Leeds colleagues – but I…
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June 29, 2023
Update: July 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. It’s not comprehensive, but we hope it gives a…
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June 22, 2023
Embracing AI: The Empowering Implications for Older People in the UK
Introduction: In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, from voice assistants and smart home devices to personalized recommendations and virtual assistants.…
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June 22, 2023
Small charities, large impact
In Small Charity Week I’ve been reflecting on our own role as a small charity ourselves. As CEO of a small infrastructure organisation (Leeds Older People’s Forum),…
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June 7, 2023
Only connect
Next week (12-18 June) is Loneliness Awareness Week, created and hosted by the Marmalade Trust. The theme this year is ‘Connection’, the same word, and the same…
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