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Category Archives: Better Lives
Better Conversations – supporting health and care staff digitally to work with the people of Leeds
A key part of the city’s Better Lives Strategy, supporting adult social care staff to have better conversations has been helping people in Leeds live independently for longer by identifying solutions that work for them. With many people across Leeds … Continue reading
Posted in adult social care, Age Friendly, Age Proud, Better Conversations, Better Lives, COVID-19, digital, Health and Wellbeing, healthy lifestyle, Independence, Information, NHS, older people, Public Health
Tagged adult social care, Age Friendly, Age Proud, Better Conversations, Better Lives Strategy, COVID-19, digital, health and wellbeing, independence, information, Support
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Leeds Meals on Wheels: healthy meals delivered with a smile
We’re celebrating Nutrition and Hydration Week which aims to promote and encourage improvements in the provision of nutrition and hydration locally, nationally, and globally. So how do we do that in Leeds? Anca Coman, Leeds City Council Graduate Communication and … Continue reading
Leeds, let’s talk about Ageism
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
Leeds – join us in the Big Thank You
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
Safe and well in Leeds with the West Yorkshire Fire Service
Did you know the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) has a Safe and Well programme so older people not only have a fire safety visit but are also given help and support for social isolation if needed as … Continue reading
Posted in Active ageing, Age Friendly, Assisted Living, Better Lives, community spirit, Independence, Information, Social Isolation
Tagged Age Friendly, awareness, choice, dignity, health and wellbeing, independent living, information, Neighbourhood Networks, Older People, social isolation, Support
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Leeds Local Care Partnerships and the Third Sector
Pip Goff, Third Sector and Community Local Care Partnerships (LCP) Development Manager, recently met with Karen Woloszczak, the Manager at Action for Gipton Elderly and Sean Tunnicliffe Communications Officer, Leeds Older People’s Forum, to talk about Local Care Partnership. Sean … Continue reading
Posted in Achievement, Active ageing, Age Friendly, Better Lives, Choice, Health and Wellbeing, Independence, Information, Intergenerational, Local Care Partnerships, Neighbourhood Networks, neighbours, older people
Tagged Age Friendly, awareness, choice, communities, community spirit, health and wellbeing, independent living, joint working, Leeds City Council, Neighbourhood Networks, Older People, partnership, Support
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Leeds – let’s be there for one another
“Neighbours Should be there for one another That’s when good neighbours become good friends” “Ok the above is taken from the theme song for the long-running Australian soap, Neighbours, but it captures the essence of the ‘Looking out for our … Continue reading
Top tips for staying well in Leeds this winter
Winter has already started so here are lots of tips to make sure you give yourself, family and neighbours the best chance to stay warm and healthy throughout the season.
Posted in Active ageing, Age Friendly, Better Lives, Community Meals, Health and Wellbeing, healthy lifestyle, Independence, Information, loneliness, Nutrition, older people, Uncategorized
Tagged active, Age Friendly, choice, health and wellbeing, independent living, information, Older People, social isolation, Support, volunteer, winter
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