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Leeds, let’s talk about Ageism

Posted on March 11, 2020 by betterlivesleeds

Ageism is discrimination based on a person’s age. It is widespread and can be expressed by people of any age. Many people take on these negative beliefs without even realising it. This has been shown to be harmful, particularly for … Continue reading →

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Leeds – join us in the Big Thank You

Posted on February 17, 2020 by betterlivesleeds

Winter can be a really difficult time of year for people at the best of times and Storms Ciara and Dennis have made the past week especially difficult and we’re still not in the clear yet. On top of that, … Continue reading →

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Say it loud – Age Proud Leeds

Posted on September 24, 2019 by betterlivesleeds

How do you know when you’re old?  Is it when unasked for information about funeral plans and life insurance are posted through your door?  Or when you realise you don’t know what Snapchat is or you have to scroll further … Continue reading →

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What’s happening in Leeds to celebrate International Day of Older Persons?

Posted on September 19, 2019 by betterlivesleeds

This year Leeds is celebrating International Day of Older Persons with a number of different events based on this year’s theme: Age Friendly Leeds which will take place throughout Leeds between 30 September and 7 October. The events are all … Continue reading →

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100 coming ready or not Leeds 1152 gets ready for the new 2019 season

Posted on September 3, 2019 by betterlivesleeds

Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the 1152 Club, will be starting its 2019 autumn calendar of free fortnightly Friday talks for those aged 55+.  From small beginnings the club has become a thriving group providing not just educational but also social … Continue reading →

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Three Leeds Christmas care wishes for 2019

Posted on December 24, 2018 by betterlivesleeds

Cath Roff, Director Adults ＆ Health, Leeds City Council reflects on the year gone past and shares her thoughts and wishes for the new year ahead in a blog article that was originally published by the West Yorkshire and Harrogate … Continue reading →

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Writing Back: a pen pal programme for Leeds students and older people

Posted on December 17, 2018 by betterlivesleeds

This time of year is a busy one for the Royal Mail – cards and parcels all needing to be delivered before Christmas.  The rattle of the letterbox and the sounds of cards falling onto the carpet is one most … Continue reading →

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Beeing together

Posted on October 29, 2018 by betterlivesleeds

Bee Together is a Health for All’s, Time to Shine Project, looking at the reasons for social isolation and loneliness in Older People with a Learning Disability(OPLD). Anna-Marie Garbutt, Health for All Time to Shine Community Learning Disabilities Project Coordinator tells … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Leeds Older Peoples’ Day

Posted on September 26, 2018 by betterlivesleeds

The 1st of October is Older People’s Day which also coincides with the UN International Day of Older Persons. Here in Leeds, we want to be an Age Friendly city and as part of that we support Older People’s Day … Continue reading →

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Leeds Community builders – yes, we can!

Posted on September 17, 2018 by betterlivesleeds

You may have heard of asset-based community development (ABCD) which identifies the existing skills, talents and capacities of people and their communities to encourage change and development from within; the community’s strengths instead of its needs. The assumption is that, … Continue reading →

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