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Two older people, sat together on top deck of a bus, laughing
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 30, 2023

Meet the ambassadors’ ambassador

I’m really excited to have joined Leeds Older Peoples Forum as a Friendly Communities Officer, with a strong focus on developing the Age Friendly Ambassador programme. Hopefully…
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Scanning a digital bus ticket on a mobile phone
August 30, 2023

Now even natives struggle to navigate  

When you think about the future, what do you imagine? The film, ‘Back to The Future’ promised hoverboards by 2015 and Busted sang that by the year…
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12 LOPF staff on screen in a video meeting
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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A white building with steps and columns (Leeds Civic Hall) bedecked with rainbow flags
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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5 people each holding a placard, which say: "Let's talk about ageism", "Ageism. What does it do to us?", "Time to feel good about ageing", "Older. Different. Equal.", "Ageism affects people of all ages."
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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12 LOPF staff on screen in a video meeting
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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Two women, one much older than the other, walking arm in arm in sunshine.
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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May 18, 2023

We’re recruiting a Friendly Communities Officer!

Our Friendly Communities project brings together Age Friendly Leeds and Dementia Friendly Leeds, with the ultimate aim of making Leeds an age and dementia friendly city. This…
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12 LOPF staff on screen in a video meeting
April 27, 2023

Update: May 2023

Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In April, among other activities, we have… In May…
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5 famous older people speaaking together on a video
April 26, 2023

Support the campaign for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing

As I read some of the 1001 Stories gathered from older people across Leeds, I’m struck by all the things that make a life.  People talk about…
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