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Two older women enjoying gardening together
May 11, 2023

Carry on learning, with me and my new team

Spring has sprung, possibly (although I’m still wearing a woolly hat outdoors). I’m certainly in a very happy mood myself and about to spring into a new…
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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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April 27, 2023

Trending elders: our new quarterly survey

We are launching a regular quarterly trends survey and we need the insight and experience of our members to make it work effectively. Through ‘Trending elders’ we want…
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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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April 12, 2023

Leeds reaches 100 age and dementia friendly businesses

I’m very proud to say that we now have 100 businesses and organisation in Leeds  committed to being age and dementia friendly! This fantastic milestone was reached…
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12 LOPF staff on screen in a video meeting
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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12 LOPF staff in a video meeting
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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Older couple embracing next to a canal
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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12 LOPF staff in a video meeting
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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Don't panic
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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