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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March 30, 2023

Update: April 2023

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

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March 7, 2023

Senior Spin: a tour de force

As you may recall from previous Travel Connections ‘ blogs we at LOPF are continually looking for ways to improve transport options for older adults across Leeds.…

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February 28, 2023

Update: March 2023

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

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February 2, 2023

Diversifying ageing: new collection of images

The Centre for Ageing Better has partnered with Independent Age to share new photos that exhibit the diversity of people aged 50+ in England as part of…

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January 31, 2023

Update: February 2023

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

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January 31, 2023

Cost of Living and Third Sector resilience

With our partners in Forum Central and Third Sector Leeds we have been raising serious concerns at senior levels for Third Sector resilience and sustainability which will…

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January 17, 2023

Travel Connections: a brief excursion

If you’re anything like me, your heart sinks when it’s freezing cold or pouring with rain at the exact moment you need to catch a bus. There’s…

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January 4, 2023

Don’t panic! Do prepare

LOPF staff have recently attended a couple of meetings on ‘Emergency preparedness’. Initially with reference to planned power cuts, we then we looked at wider considerations. This…

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December 31, 2022

Update: January 2023

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

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December 13, 2022

Raiders of the White Rose

What happens if you cross a bus company, a shopping centre and a group of older people? On November 28 and 29 we decided to find out!…

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December 1, 2022

An Advent gift of learning

I’d like to share an early Christmas present with all of you. I’ve been working at a themed index to the Time to Shine learning for some…

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