Tag Archives: Older People

The Royal British Legion Admiral Nurse Service – Leeds

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Living with dementia can be a struggle and have a physical, psychological, practical and emotional impact on both the person diagnosed and their families. It is therefore essential that everyone has the support and advice needed to live as well … Continue reading →

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Could you be a Leeds Winter Friend?

Posted on January 28, 2020 by

This week the Winter Friends campaign was launched as part of the 2020 Stay Well this Winter conference. One of the aims is to encourage 100 people to sign up as Winter Friends and support the people in their local … Continue reading →

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Safe and well in Leeds with the West Yorkshire Fire Service

Posted on January 22, 2020 by

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 →

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Leeds Local Care Partnerships and the Third Sector

Posted on January 3, 2020 by

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 →

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Leeds – let’s be there for one another

Posted on December 23, 2019 by

“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 →

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Top tips for staying well in Leeds this winter

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

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.

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The first Digital Health Hub in Leeds launched

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

Leeds Libraries have partnered with Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours Scheme CIO to launch the first Digital Health Hub in Leeds after receiving funding from the Good Things Foundation. This will enable Cross Gates & District Good Neighbours Scheme … Continue reading →

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