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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
August 31, 2022
Update: September 2022
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… welcomed new…
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August 3, 2022
Don’t Call Me Old: more complex than anticipated
The Don’t Call Me Old project saw Armley Helping Hands take steps to expand the age range of their engaged members. They hoped this would have benefits…
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July 28, 2022
Looking back, looking forward… at our AGM
We recently welcomed 36 people to our Annual General Meeting at the St. George’s Centre. It was great to look back on the year and celebrate our…
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July 20, 2022
Jo Volpe – a new home at LOPF
It’s day 10 since I joined Leeds Older People’s Forum as Chief Executive. In many ways it feels like I’ve come home – a great bunch of…
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June 16, 2022
Can you help with research on a digital health intervention for people with musculoskeletal conditions?
Forum Central are working with University of Leeds researchers to promote a project on developing a musculoskeletal (MSK) digital health intervention. They are currently looking for people, including older people,…
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May 24, 2022
Travel Connections: our exciting new journey
We are delighted to announce that Leeds Older People’s Forum has been awarded a grant through the Department for Transport’s ‘Tackling loneliness with transport’ fund. Through our…
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March 31, 2022
Update: April 2022
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In March 2022, among other activities, we have… worked…
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March 24, 2022
Two years living with Covid
Yesterday, as we discussed in our staff meeting how to mark the second anniversary of the first lockdown on 23 March 2020, was the day I tested…
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January 11, 2022
Have I got older (people) news for you!? (January 2022)
At Leeds Older People’s Forum we see and read many interesting stories and resources about older people and ageing. We share a few of these with you…
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January 4, 2022
Changing journeys: older people and transport
I have discovered that any group of older people will sooner or later (and it’s usually sooner) start to discuss issues around access to transport. For one…
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