Manifesto for Change by Leeds Older People’s Forum
Leeds Older People’s Forum has produced our Manifesto for Change in order to amplify the needs and concerns of older people in Leeds, and to influence politicians and policy-makers, in the run-up to the general [...]
27 June | Dementia Awareness event in Wetherby
Join us for information and support on a wide range of topics for those living with dementia and their carers. Date: Thursday 27 June 2024 Time: 11 AM to 3 PM Location: Wetherby Town Hall [...]
Impact Evaluation of Enhance Round 2
This evaluation, by Gemma Howorth addresses two key areas concerning the Enhance programme: Service User Demographics, Supporting the Wider Health and Care System in Leeds. The Year 2 Evaluation of Enhance by Leeds Health and [...]
Share Your Experiences of Home Care Support with Leeds City Council
Do you receive home care support or support people who do? If so Leeds City Council (LCC) would like to speak to people who have home care support arranged through LCC, to share their experiences [...]
Trending Elders Survey
Please complete Leeds Older People's Forum's (LOPF) survey for organisations working with older people LOPF wants to identify what is actually happening to and for older people in Leeds. One of the best ways to [...]
Funding available for Active Travel Hubs
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority Active Travel Team have funding available to create Active Travel Hubs within communities. These hubs would act as a one-stop-shops that cater for people’s walking, cycling, scooting and wheeling (using [...]
Mature Driver Appraisals: keeping older people driving safely for longer
Leeds Older People’s Forum and the William Merritt Centre are leading a pilot scheme to support older drivers to drive safely for longer. The Mature Driver Appraisal is part of our Driving Change Together project. Book your [...]
Orange Travel Wallets Scheme for West Yorkshire
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has recently launched a new initiative called the Orange Travel Wallet scheme, to help people with communication difficulties or disabilities to use public transport. The bright orange wallet is a [...]
Be A Winter Friend
Would you like to sign up to become a Leeds Winter Friend and support those around you who may be more vulnerable at this time of year? What is a winter friend? A Winter Friend is [...]
Winter Wellbeing Messages for the Older People Workforce
The risks for vulnerable groups during winter increase. To raise awareness of this and to increase understanding of services and support available for those most at risk Leeds Older People's Forum and Public Health hosted [...]
Research study into Inflammatory Arthritis
Do you or someone you know have inflammatory arthritis? If so, a team from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) would like to hear from you. They want to talk to people about how [...]
Flu and Covid Winter Vaccinations for Frontline Third Sector Team members
COVID-19 and flu vaccinations are available for third sector health or social care professionals, including volunteers, in frontline roles. For some, flu and COVID-19 are unpleasant illnesses. But for many, particularly those with certain health [...]
17 Oct. LOPF Digital inclusion for older people event #GetOnlineWeek
Leeds Older People's Forum are hosting an event as part of #GetOnlineWeek: Digital inclusion for older people on Tuesday 17 October. To Celebrate Get Online week 2023, Leeds Older People’s Forum in partnership with 100% Digital [...]
Maximise your use of a Warm Welcoming Space this winter
During winter there will be a number of different sessions aimed at helping you and your organisation maximise your use of a Warm Welcoming Space this winter. Whether you are commissioning or running a warm [...]
A Travel Blog from LOPF’s Jenni Scott
Leeds Older People's Forum Administrator Jenni Scott has written an article about the complexities of technological advancements in transportation. Jenni speaks about how these advancements can leave even the most tech savvy feeling confused. And [...]