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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

IDOP 2025 Grants Now Open! 🎉 We’re inviting community groups across Leeds to apply for funding to celebrate the International Day of Older People this year. Find out more information and download our grants pack on the LOPF website: www.opforum.org.uk/2025/07/28/i... #IDOPLeeds

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

We warmly welcome today’s announcement from the Government to revive the Pensions Commission. Read our full statement on our website: www.opforum.org.uk/2025/07/21/g...

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

📢 "Over £1M in Pension Credit claimed in Leeds" We're proud to have supported campaigns encouraging older residents to claim what they're entitled to, and this brilliant news shows just how much of a difference it can make. 🔗 Read more: news.leeds.gov.uk/news/council... #PensionCredit #Leeds

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Council helps pensioners in Leeds access over £1million in unclaimed Pension Credit

News from Leeds City Council

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Our Older People's Hub is back on Monday, 23 June at Age UK Leeds! We have speakers joining us for: - Public Health - Age Friendly Hospitals - Leeds Local Plan (Housing) Come and share your views and feedback directly with local leaders. Stay for a social light lunch after the event! 🍰

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forumcentral.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Yellow Heat Health Alert issued for Yorkshire & Humber. Protect yourself & others: 💧 Hydrate ☀️ Avoid midday sun 🏠 Keep cool indoors ✅ Check on vulnerable people Full guidance on GOV.UK. #HeatHealth #CommunityCare

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People in Action @peopleinaction.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Come and say hello to us in Leeds Market today! We're here as part of the #BeingSocial event organised by @connectinthenorth.bsky.social See you there 😊

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

📢 There’s still time to sign up! Join the IDOP funding webinar on Tuesday 24 June to find out how your organisation can get involved in this year’s International Day of Older People. It’s online and open to all local community groups — don’t miss it! #AgeFriendlyLeeds #IDOP2025 #CommunityGrants

Flyer for the “International Day of Older People’s Funding Webinar” hosted by Age Friendly Leeds. The webinar takes place on Tuesday 24 June at 2 PM and will be held online. The flyer includes icons for a calendar, clock, and location, and a QR code for registration.

The webinar aims to fund four partnerships of local community organisations across the East, West, North, and South of Leeds to host celebrations for the International Day of Older People. The theme is “The part we play”, focusing on celebrating the integral role of older people in communities. The webinar will explain how the funding will work and offer an opportunity to connect with other groups and potential partners across the city.

The flyer includes an illustration of a figure above a globe, symbolising global celebration and inclusion.

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Don’t forget to join the IDOP Funding Webinar on Tuesday, 24 June! Age Friendly Leeds is looking to fund 4 community partnerships across Leeds to host this year’s International Day of Older People celebrations. Register now: bit.ly/4dPlcDh #IDOP2025 #AgeFriendlyLeeds #ThePartWePlay

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Independent Age @independentage.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

We know how vital the #WinterFuelPayment is in enabling millions living on low incomes to turn their heating on and stock up on food during the colder months. It's only right that this support has been reinstated for those who need it most. uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/lessons...

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‘Lessons to learn’ from winter fuel payments U-turn

The winter fuel payment controversy has shown just how ‘radioactive’ any attempt at reform has become, one finance expert said.

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Age Friendly Leeds is looking to fund four community partnerships to lead celebrations in East, West, North & South Leeds for this year’s International Day of Older People. 📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or visit bit.ly/4dPlcDh #IDOP2025 #AgeFriendlyLeeds #ThePartWePlay

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

📢 Save the Date! Our Older People's Hub is back on Monday, 23 June at @Age UK Leeds! We'll be sharing more information soon about the theme and special guests — but mark your calendars now! Stay for a social light lunch after the event! 🍰 #OlderPeoplesHub #HaveYourSay #CommunityVoices

Image shows save the date for the Older People's Hub. Details are Monday 23 June 10.30 am - 1 pm at Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building, LS2 8JA

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Andrew Edwards @andrewedwardsleeds.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

What a pleasure to host #Dementia Friendly Leeds' creative showcase 2025! An inspiring event chatting to pianists, poets, doctors, playwrights and inspirational dementia experts Hats off to Tim Sanders from #Leeds City Council and Elizabeth Griffin @leedsopf.bsky.social for making it happen 👋

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Our lovely host @andrewedwardsleeds.bsky.social at the Dementia Friendly Leeds event Pudsey Civic Hall. The party is still in full swing with the Decades Disco about to start, come join us!

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Wonderful start to the Dementia Friendly event listening to @andrewedwardsleeds.bsky.social being interviewed by the Leeds DEEP group, about his experiences supporting his mum. @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Dementia Friendly Leeds bags ready for the opening of our event at Pudsey Civic Hall kicking off at 11am today. All welcome & free bag for the 1st 100 attendees! @leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

📢 Free Headingley Stadium Tour as part of the Northern Man Festival next week! Wednesday 11 June 10.30 am start at the Original Oak, Headingley LS6 2DG Call Tracy on 07542076237 or email tracy@opforum.org.uk

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Andrew Edwards @andrewedwardsleeds.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Very much looking forward to hosting #Dementia Friendly #Leeds event 2025 It's an exciting creative showcase on Wednesday 4th June at #PudseyCivicHall, just after #DementiaActionWeek It's a real joint endeavour: @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social @leedsopf.bsky.social @LeedsPlayhouse and many others

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

You're invited to the Age Without Limits Celebration Event! 🎉 Wednesday 11 June 2025 11 am – 2 pm Leeds City Museum, Broderick Hall, Millennium Square, LS2 8BH Free 2026 calendar copies available at the event! Free event | All welcome | Fully accessible venue

Flyer for the "Age Without Limits Celebration Event" on Wednesday 11th of June from 11am to 2pm at Leeds City Museum, Broderick Hall, Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 8BH. The event is hosted by the All Age Activists and celebrates Age Without Limits Day with the launch of the Ageing Well in Leeds 2026 Calendar. Activities include an opening address by Roger Harington of the Leeds Older People’s Forum, a screening of “Unseen” by Pishdaad Modarassi, a ukulele performance by Crossgates Good Neighbours, an interactive singing session by the Performance Ensemble, and a marketplace of age-friendly stalls. Free copies of the 2026 calendar will be given out. The event is free, open to all, and held in an accessible venue. Logos of Leeds Older People's Forum, Age Friendly Leeds, and Age Without Limits appear at the bottom.

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NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM @denpru-qm.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

📋 Have you had a Social Needs Care Assessment or Carer's Needs Assessment in the past two years? 🧠 Do you live with, or care for someone with, a neurodegenerative condition (such as dementia, MS or MND)? 🗣️ You could take part in an interview or survey to share your experience. Full details below 👇

Experiences of social care needs assessments among people with neurodegenerative conditions.

Call for research participants. We want to hear the experiences of people living with neurodegenerative conditions or caring for a family member or friend with a neurodegenerative condition.

Photo: two people sat on a bus.

What is the study about?
We want to explore the views and experiences of people living with a neurodegenerative condition and their unpaid carers, in the process of care needs assessments and their access to and use of subsequent care and support

Why is this important?
Social care needs assessment are a person’s gateway to accessing care and support to help them in their daily lives and as their condition progresses.

What do I need to do as a participant?
You will take part in a remote interview with a member of the research team via Microsoft Teams, at a time convenient to you. The interview will be audio-recorded and last a maximum of 45 minutes.

Get involved. For further information, or to get involved in the study, please contact either Dr Clarissa Giebel (clarissa.giebel@liverpool.ac.uk) or Emma Williams (emma.williams2@liverpool.ac.uk).

Logos for the University of Liverpool, the National Institute of Health and Care Research, Queen Mary University of London and the Liverpool Dementia and Ageing Research Forum.

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Dementia Friendly Leeds Creative Showcase Wednesday 4 June 11 am - 2.30 pm Performances, talks, Dementia Friendly stalls and a Decades Disco! 🕺 Plus, the first 100 people through the door will receive a free goody bag sponsored by Ghyll Royd Care Homes!

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Alzheimer's Society @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Dementia is so much more than ‘just memory loss’. Symptoms can appear differently for different people. This #DementiaActionWeek, let’s help everyone #KnowTheSigns and symptoms of dementia and how they can support someone close to them. Visit alzheimers.org.uk/checklist

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Thank you to Chevin Medical Practice for having us along to talk about the Travel with Confidence project in their team meeting today. We are looking forward to working closely together to support the people of Otley. www.opforum.org.uk/projects-and... #TravelWithConfidence #TravelBuddies #Otley

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Dementia Action Week takes place 19th-25th May - Read May's Friendly Communities newsletter featuring all the events & activities taking place in Leeds during Dementia Action Week and beyond: mailchi.mp/815b2d638df3... @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

An image of three people wearing Dementia Friends badges and the text "Get ready for Dementia Action Week!"

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

If you’re planning an event or hosting a regular Dementia Friendly cafe, activity, or session during 19-25 May, please send details to elizabeth@opforum.org.uk so we can add your event to our city-wide listing and promote it.

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

So happy that we've almost signed up 250 Age & Dementia Friendly organisations in Leeds! Thank you to all the places who have already taken action. If you haven't signed up yet, could you be our 250th? Here's how: www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved... @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social

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Make your business Age & Dementia Friendly

Provide a welcoming and positive experience for all. Sign up as an age and dementia friendly organisation and make a real difference.

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

New City Centre Access Map now available both online here: www.visitleeds.co.uk/resources/ma... & hard copies available around Leeds City Centre such as Train & Bus Stations, Museums & Galleries, City Library, Theatres, Trinity & Victoria Centres. @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

@forumcentral.bsky.social's bulletin shares the latest news and opportunities for the Leeds health and social care third sector. Keep up to date with what's going on, sign up via their website: forumcentral.org.uk/newsletter/

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Newsletters and Sign Up Form - Forum Central

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Camera Connections 📸 Tuesday 22 April 10 - 4 Wednesday 23 April 10 - 4 Thursday 24 April 10 - 4 Friday 25 April 10 - 4 Venue 50, Barkston House, Croydon Street, Leeds, LS11 9RT

Text in post except: You can just turn up or for more details contact Cath - cath.skippko@gmail.com / 0113 2345355

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Age Without Limits is the @ageingbetter.bsky.social campaign to challenge ageism for the benefit of us all as we grow older. Wednesday 11 June - Celebrate Ageing. Challenge Ageism. Find resources on their website: www.agewithoutlimits.org/day

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

We still have spaces available for our final Learning & Development Session next Tuesday. With a focus on assessing your strengths, this session will help to build confidence, resilience and improve wellbeing. Date: 8 April Time: 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm Location: Online Email info@opforum.org.uk

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forumcentral.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Join the Volition Team! We are recruiting to two comms roles: Communications Manager for Forum Central, and Content and Admin Assistant for MindWell. Come work with some lovely people. Please share or apply now! #CharityJobs forumcentral.org.uk/communicatio... forumcentral.org.uk/mindwell-con...

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Job Vacancy: Communications Manager Volition, Forum Central - Forum Central

We are recruiting! Be part of our team as Interim Communications Manager. Apply by: Thursday 24 April 2025, 11:59 PM (midnight) Downloads: Job Description (details about the duties and responsibilities and person specification) Job Advert (word document

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Groups are sharing their reflections and celebrations from the past 3 years of #Enhance "Enhance participants are now active members of our wider services and have ongoing involvement in the community."

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Linda Glew, the Enhance Project Manager, has expressed huge thankyou's to all delivery partners across the three years of the #Enhance programme. "The crises you've averted and the spirits that you've lifted... You have all without exception made a difference to people's lives."

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Today is the celebration event for #Enhance, celebrating 3 years of partnership between LCH, LOPF, LCC and 13 third sector organisations which provide tailored in-home and community support to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of older people.

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

LOPF's Travel with Confidence project and Try The Train came together yesterday to deliver a session for a group of older adults. They travelled from Crossgates Station to Selby to visit the Abbey. Some hadn’t been on a train for 20 years and it was Arlo (the daschunds) first train journey! 🐶

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Research workshops - New dates available! - Share your experiences - Help shape better opportunities - Get a £25 shopping voucher per session (+ travel costs covered & a light lunch for in-person events) Spaces are limited—book now! Email info@opforum.org.uk

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Are you signed up for the Friendly Communities newsletter yet? Join now for a monthly edition of all things Age and Dementia Friendly, including news, events, opportunities and resources. Sign up here: www.opforum.org.uk/projects-and...

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The BBC is launching a special season to help spark conversations between people living with dementia and their loved ones. From curated collections on iPlayer to special features on EastEnders, The One Show, and BBC Radio, there’s something for everyone. Find out more: bbc.co.uk/memoriesandd...

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Only 3 days left to apply for our Enhance Project Manager role! If you enjoy partnership working and care about community health prevention, please take a look at this role on our website: www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved... Closing date: 12 pm, 27 March 2025

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

The Neighbourhood Networks in Leeds support older people by offering activities that reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing. A friendly chat over tea or a community event, these organisations are making a real difference. Read more in the @ageingbetter.bsky.social handbook: bit.ly/43nS0QC

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

💜 This #InternationalWomensDay, meet Jan, Amita, and Susan—three incredible women continuing to drive change. From fighting for pension equality to empowering others with digital skills, their stories inspire us all. 📖 Read about their stories: bit.ly/41N6mc0

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Did you know that older people across the UK are leading walking audits to shape more accessible public spaces? Read the full handbook by @ageingbetter.bsky.social: bit.ly/43nS0QC

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peopleshistorylds.bsky.social @peopleshistorylds.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Were you a Goth in Leeds in the 1980s? Come and see us on Saturday 15th in Leeds Market and share your stories…

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Leeds Older People's Forum @leedsopf.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

LOPF is hosting two workshops exploring the contributions older adults make to research and how you can get involved. Participants will receive a £25 shopping voucher and a light lunch for in-person sessions. To book, please email us at info@opforum.org.uk

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Friendly Communities Leeds @friendlycommunity.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Read February's Friendly Communities newsletter: mailchi.mp/1265791cd4d4/age-and-dementia-friendly-newsletter-10012320 full of Age & Dementia Friendly news, events, opportunities and resources including this year's www.agewithoutlimits.org campaign @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageingbetter.bsky.social

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