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Leeds Older People's Forum

@leedsopf.bsky.social

Leeds Older People’s Forum exists to promote the wellbeing of older people in the city of Leeds. We’re a network of third-sector organisations working to ensure older people have the opportunities, freedom and support to live the life they want.

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Leeds Older People's Forum@leedsopf.bsky.social · last yr.

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 · last yr.

There is less than a week left to apply for the newest round of Household Support Fund! Applications close on Tuesday 24 June 2025. For full grant information and how to apply, please visit:

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Independent Age@independentage.bsky.social · last yr.

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...

‘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 · last yr.

As we await what the Government's U-turn on winter fuel payments means for older people, our CEO, Jo Volpe, asks that older people be afforded dignity and pride with the policy and practice we implement: www.opforum.org.uk/2025/06/05/p...

“Pride, Poverty, and the Power of Community: Supporting Our Older Generations with the Respect They Deserve”

As we await the spending review and a change in policy on winter fuel payments, I’m reminded of just how resilient our older generations are. They’ve lived through national recessions…

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Leeds Older People's Forum@leedsopf.bsky.social · last yr.

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.
NIHR Policy Research Unit: DeNPRU-QM@denpru-qm.bsky.social · last yr.

📋 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.
Leeds Older People's Forum@leedsopf.bsky.social · last yr.

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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Friendly Communities Leeds@friendlycommunity.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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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Leeds Older People's Forum@leedsopf.bsky.social · last yr.

@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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@forumcentral.bsky.social · last yr.

Our latest Forum Central bulletin should be landing in your inboxes! Catch up with the latest news and opportunities for the health and social care third sector in Leeds. If you haven't signed up yet, visit: forumcentral.org.uk/newsletter/