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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
December 29, 2023
Update: January 2024
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing over the next month. In December 2023, among other activities, we…
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October 31, 2023
Update: November 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In October, among other activities, we have… In November…
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October 19, 2023
The power of a warm welcome: bridging the digital divide for older people
16-22 October is Get Online Week. Helping people to get online is something we’ve been working on at Leeds Older People’s Forum, thanks to the help of…
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September 5, 2023
Older models needed
We are looking for models to help us update our transport image library – maybe you know someone who would be interested? We’re looking for a diverse range…
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August 10, 2023
Warm winter webinar
Are you settling back somewhere, in summer sun? Or maybe, like us up in Yorkshire, you are still waiting for any sun… or maybe already hoping for…
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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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