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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
December 20, 2024
Leeds Older People’s Forum on WASPI decision
Leeds Older People’s Forum is disappointed by the Government’s decision not to uphold the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s recommendations to compensate the women affected by the…
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November 4, 2024
Ask The Trustees
Trustees’ Week is a time for us to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK. Trustees are individuals who are…
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October 16, 2024
A week in the life of a Digital Skills Tutor
Digital Inclusion Coordinator for LOPF, Sam Haggart, talks about the joys and the challenges of her work as a Digital Skills Tutor, empowering older adults, thanks to…
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September 25, 2024
Pension Credit take up – how we could help: a blog from our Good Practice Mentors
The Good Practice Mentors have been watching the conversations around Pension Credit take up and Winter Fuel Allowance, considering how we could step in to help and…
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September 6, 2024
IDOP 2024 – Grant applications are now closed.
Community Grants of up to £250 are available to help groups and organisations in Leeds run events celebrating the integral role of older people in our communities.…
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September 5, 2024
Seeds we plant today….
Of the 200+ businesses and organisations across Leeds who have committed to be Age and Dementia Friendly, around 40% are organisations which work directly with older people.…
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September 5, 2024
The part we play
Celebrating the integral role of older people in our communities Although we always say much of the Good Practice Mentor’s role is all age advice – most…
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September 5, 2024
Happy Bus Pass
In July 2007 I applied for my first senior bus pass in person at Cross Gates Post Office. Since then I’ve used it to get all around…
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September 5, 2024
Celebrate Catch the Bus Month!
We are proud to be supporting September’s Catch the Bus Month (through our Travel Connections project) co-ordinated by Bus Users UK. Buses are the most accessible form…
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August 29, 2024
Update: September 2024
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In August, among other activities, we have… In September,…
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