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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
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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April 6, 2023
Enhance – quite a year!
If we can support 404 people in six months, what can we achieve together in two years?We are about to find out! Back in November 2021, Forum…
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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 22, 2023
What kind of housing do older people need?
Housing regularly comes up as one of the major concerns for older people in Leeds. I took part, with one of our Trustees, John (a member of…
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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 28, 2023
1001 Stories – takeover tickets
The 1001 Stories partnership sees The Performance Ensemble and Leeds Playhouse co-create a radical programme of storytelling from the generation that shaped British pop, punk and the…
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February 21, 2023
10 reasons to be our 100th friendly business
We run Leeds’ Age and Dementia Friendly business scheme. More than 90 businesses have already signed up. Could your business be number 100? The scheme is open…
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February 15, 2023
LOPF launches Healthy, Warm and Well grants
Leeds Older People’s Forum has launched grants for third sector organisations to support older people to stay healthy, warm and well. Many older people in our communities…
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