Leeds Welcome Spaces Open
More than 200 Welcome Spaces are now open to people in Leeds, offering a warm welcome, hot drinks, a range of activities, and a space to talk with other people. The Welcome Spaces scheme, which [...]
New Jan dates – Good Practice Mentor Training – Range of Free Sessions
Free training from Good Practice Mentors - book onto your session now The Good Practice Mentor Team help organisations who want to increase their engagement with, and support of, older citizens in the community. This [...]
December | Festive ‘relaxed’ Autistic and Dementia Friendly sessions at Harewood
Harewood has adapted their offer to suit a wider range of visitors this festive season. These afternoon sessions are primarily for families with autistic children, autistic adults and young people, adults living with dementia, and [...]
Falls in older people: Guidance consultation now open
This draft guideline and its supporting evidence are now out for consultation. It is a valuable opportunity to ensure that the guideline considers issues important to your stakeholders. The consultation page has all the information and documents you need [...]
2 December | Older People’s Hub
‘Let’s Tackle Ageism in Leeds Together’ LOPF are holding a series of 'Older People's Hub' events where older people can come along, hear speakers on topics that might interest them, ask questions and give their [...]
Falls in older people: Assessing risk and prevention
The National Institution for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have produced draft guidance on Falls in Older People: Assessing risk and prevention. You can now review and comment on this draft guideline. The consultation closes [...]
Research Study | Safe with AI at Home co-design workshops
Date: 12 December 2024 / 9 January 2025 Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Age UK Leeds Alicia Ridout, a PhD student at York St John University is hosting two in-person workshops for 8 [...]
Welcome: Afrikindness, Unmasked Neurodiversity Network, The Heritage Cooking Company, Helping Hands
Forum Central extends a warm welcome to our newest members. Please reach out to us or to them if you would like to connect. Afrikindness Afrikindness is dedicated to promoting kindness, fostering positive racial identity, [...]
Survey: Assisted Travel to Medical Appointments
Non-Emergency Patient Transportation Services (NEPTS) Engagement now open, closes 13 October 2024. NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board would like to know how people travel to medical appointments, and if they know about different support [...]
New Unpaid Carers Digital Resource
The Digital Resource for Carers service is provided by Carers UK in partnership with the NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, Bradford Council, Calderdale Council, Kirklees Council, Leeds City Council and Wakefield Council. Having the [...]
100% Digital Leeds Arts in Care Digital Programme
The National Day of Arts in Care Homes is an annual event championing, promoting, and encouraging arts engagement in care settings and highlighting the health and wellbeing benefits for all involved. In celebration of the [...]
1 October | Leeds Older People’s Forum AGM 2024
Date: 1 October 2024 Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am Location: South Concourse, Headingley Stadium Leeds Older People's Forum will be holding their AGM and celebrating 30 years as an organisation at Headingley Stadium. The [...]
Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Payment – check your entitlement now
Up to 850,000 pensioner households may be entitled to Pension Credit, but do not claim it. Please promote this and encourage people to check your entitlement now. Pension Credit Awareness Week is 9 to 15 [...]
How creative and cultural activities can support health priorities
Creative and cultural activities, such as art, music, theatre, and dance, have long been recognised for their potential to enhance well-being and health. These activities provide more than just entertainment—they play a vital role in [...]
1 October | International Day of Older People (IDOP) 2024
This year's IDOP theme is “The part we play,” which aims to celebrate the integral role of older people in our communities. The event will be held at the South Stand of Headingley Stadium and [...]