Leeds Older People's Forum

IDOP 2025 Grants Now Open! 🎉

We’re inviting community groups across Leeds to apply for funding to celebrate the International Day of Older People this year.

Find out more information and download our grants pack on the LOPF website: www.opforum.org.uk/2025/07/28/i...

#IDOPLeeds

We warmly welcome today’s announcement from the Government to revive the Pensions Commission.

Read our full statement on our website: www.opforum.org.uk/2025/07/21/g...

Council helps pensioners in Leeds access over £1million in unclaimed Pension Credit News from Leeds City Council

📢 "Over £1M in Pension Credit claimed in Leeds"

We're proud to have supported campaigns encouraging older residents to claim what they're entitled to, and this brilliant news shows just how much of a difference it can make.

🔗 Read more: news.leeds.gov.uk/news/council...

#PensionCredit #Leeds

Our Older People's Hub is back on Monday, 23 June at Age UK Leeds!

We have speakers joining us for:

- Public Health
- Age Friendly Hospitals
- Leeds Local Plan (Housing)

Come and share your views and feedback directly with local leaders.

Stay for a social light lunch after the event! 🍰

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Yellow Heat Health Alert issued for Yorkshire & Humber.

Protect yourself & others:
💧 Hydrate
☀️ Avoid midday sun
🏠 Keep cool indoors
✅ Check on vulnerable people

Full guidance on GOV.UK. #HeatHealth #CommunityCare

Come and say hello to us in Leeds Market today!

We're here as part of the #BeingSocial event organised by @connectinthenorth.bsky.social

See you there 😊

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There is less than a week left to apply for the newest round of Household Support Fund!

Applications close on Tuesday 24 June 2025.

For full grant information and how to apply, please visit:

Flyer for the “International Day of Older People’s Funding Webinar” hosted by Age Friendly Leeds. The webinar takes place on Tuesday 24 June at 2 PM and will be held online. The flyer includes icons for a calendar, clock, and location, and a QR code for registration. The webinar aims to fund four partnerships of local community organisations across the East, West, North, and South of Leeds to host celebrations for the International Day of Older People. The theme is “The part we play”, focusing on celebrating the integral role of older people in communities. The webinar will explain how the funding will work and offer an opportunity to connect with other groups and potential partners across the city. The flyer includes an illustration of a figure above a globe, symbolising global celebration and inclusion.

📢 There’s still time to sign up!

Join the IDOP funding webinar on Tuesday 24 June to find out how your organisation can get involved in this year’s International Day of Older People.

It’s online and open to all local community groups — don’t miss it!

#AgeFriendlyLeeds #IDOP2025 #CommunityGrants

Flyer for the “International Day of Older People’s Funding Webinar” hosted by Age Friendly Leeds. The webinar takes place on Tuesday 24 June at 2 PM and will be held online. The flyer includes icons for a calendar, clock, and location, and a QR code for registration. The webinar aims to fund four partnerships of local community organisations across the East, West, North, and South of Leeds to host celebrations for the International Day of Older People. The theme is “The part we play”, focusing on celebrating the integral role of older people in communities. The webinar will explain how the funding will work and offer an opportunity to connect with other groups and potential partners across the city. The flyer includes an illustration of a figure above a globe, symbolising global celebration and inclusion.

Don’t forget to join the IDOP Funding Webinar on Tuesday, 24 June!

Age Friendly Leeds is looking to fund 4 community partnerships across Leeds to host this year’s International Day of Older People celebrations.

Register now: bit.ly/4dPlcDh

#IDOP2025 #AgeFriendlyLeeds #ThePartWePlay

‘Lessons to learn’ from winter fuel payments U-turn The winter fuel payment controversy has shown just how ‘radioactive’ any attempt at reform has become, one finance expert said.

We know how vital the #WinterFuelPayment is in enabling millions living on low incomes to turn their heating on and stock up on food during the colder months.

It's only right that this support has been reinstated for those who need it most.
uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/lessons...

Flyer for the “International Day of Older People’s Funding Webinar” hosted by Age Friendly Leeds. The webinar takes place on Tuesday 24 June at 2 PM and will be held online. The flyer includes icons for a calendar, clock, and location, and a QR code for registration. The webinar aims to fund four partnerships of local community organisations across the East, West, North, and South of Leeds to host celebrations for the International Day of Older People. The theme is “The part we play”, focusing on celebrating the integral role of older people in communities. The webinar will explain how the funding will work and offer an opportunity to connect with other groups and potential partners across the city. The flyer includes an illustration of a figure above a globe, symbolising global celebration and inclusion.

Age Friendly Leeds is looking to fund four community partnerships to lead celebrations in East, West, North & South Leeds for this year’s International Day of Older People.

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or visit bit.ly/4dPlcDh

#IDOP2025 #AgeFriendlyLeeds #ThePartWePlay

“Pride, Poverty, and the Power of Community: Supporting Our Older Generations with the Respect They Deserve” As we await the spending review and a change in policy on winter fuel payments, I’m reminded of just how resilient our older generations are. They’ve lived through national recessions…

As we await what the Government's U-turn on winter fuel payments means for older people, our CEO, Jo Volpe, asks that older people be afforded dignity and pride with the policy and practice we implement: www.opforum.org.uk/2025/06/05/p...

Image shows save the date for the Older People's Hub. Details are Monday 23 June 10.30 am - 1 pm at Age UK Leeds, Bradbury Building, LS2 8JA

📢 Save the Date!

Our Older People's Hub is back on Monday, 23 June at @Age UK Leeds!

We'll be sharing more information soon about the theme and special guests — but mark your calendars now!

Stay for a social light lunch after the event! 🍰

#OlderPeoplesHub #HaveYourSay #CommunityVoices

What a pleasure to host #Dementia Friendly Leeds' creative showcase 2025!

An inspiring event chatting to pianists, poets, doctors, playwrights and inspirational dementia experts

Hats off to Tim Sanders from #Leeds City Council and Elizabeth Griffin @leedsopf.bsky.social for making it happen 👋

Our lovely host @andrewedwardsleeds.bsky.social at the Dementia Friendly Leeds event Pudsey Civic Hall. The party is still in full swing with the Decades Disco about to start, come join us!

Wonderful start to the Dementia Friendly event listening to @andrewedwardsleeds.bsky.social being interviewed by the Leeds DEEP group, about his experiences supporting his mum. @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

Dementia Friendly Leeds bags

Stall holders setting up

Dementia Friendly Leeds bags ready for the opening of our event at Pudsey Civic Hall kicking off at 11am today. All welcome & free bag for the 1st 100 attendees! @leedsopf.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

📢 Free Headingley Stadium Tour as part of the Northern Man Festival next week!

Wednesday 11 June
10.30 am start at the Original Oak, Headingley LS6 2DG

Call Tracy on 07542076237 or email tracy@opforum.org.uk

Very much looking forward to hosting #Dementia Friendly #Leeds event 2025

It's an exciting creative showcase on Wednesday 4th June at #PudseyCivicHall, just after #DementiaActionWeek

It's a real joint endeavour: @leedscitycouncil.bsky.social @leedsopf.bsky.social @LeedsPlayhouse and many others

Flyer for the "Age Without Limits Celebration Event" on Wednesday 11th of June from 11am to 2pm at Leeds City Museum, Broderick Hall, Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 8BH. The event is hosted by the All Age Activists and celebrates Age Without Limits Day with the launch of the Ageing Well in Leeds 2026 Calendar. Activities include an opening address by Roger Harington of the Leeds Older People’s Forum, a screening of “Unseen” by Pishdaad Modarassi, a ukulele performance by Crossgates Good Neighbours, an interactive singing session by the Performance Ensemble, and a marketplace of age-friendly stalls. Free copies of the 2026 calendar will be given out. The event is free, open to all, and held in an accessible venue. Logos of Leeds Older People's Forum, Age Friendly Leeds, and Age Without Limits appear at the bottom.

You're invited to the Age Without Limits Celebration Event! 🎉

Wednesday 11 June 2025
11 am – 2 pm
Leeds City Museum, Broderick Hall, Millennium Square, LS2 8BH

Free 2026 calendar copies available at the event!

Free event | All welcome | Fully accessible venue

Experiences of social care needs assessments among people with neurodegenerative conditions. Call for research participants. We want to hear the experiences of people living with neurodegenerative conditions or caring for a family member or friend with a neurodegenerative condition. Photo: two people sat on a bus.

What is the study about? We want to explore the views and experiences of people living with a neurodegenerative condition and their unpaid carers, in the process of care needs assessments and their access to and use of subsequent care and support Why is this important? Social care needs assessment are a person’s gateway to accessing care and support to help them in their daily lives and as their condition progresses. What do I need to do as a participant? You will take part in a remote interview with a member of the research team via Microsoft Teams, at a time convenient to you. The interview will be audio-recorded and last a maximum of 45 minutes. Get involved. For further information, or to get involved in the study, please contact either Dr Clarissa Giebel (clarissa.giebel@liverpool.ac.uk) or Emma Williams (emma.williams2@liverpool.ac.uk). Logos for the University of Liverpool, the National Institute of Health and Care Research, Queen Mary University of London and the Liverpool Dementia and Ageing Research Forum.

📋 Have you had a Social Needs Care Assessment or Carer's Needs Assessment in the past two years?

🧠 Do you live with, or care for someone with, a neurodegenerative condition (such as dementia, MS or MND)?

🗣️ You could take part in an interview or survey to share your experience. Full details below 👇

Dementia Friendly Leeds Creative Showcase
Wednesday 4 June
11 am - 2.30 pm

Performances, talks, Dementia Friendly stalls and a Decades Disco! 🕺

Plus, the first 100 people through the door will receive a free goody bag sponsored by Ghyll Royd Care Homes!

Dementia is so much more than ‘just memory loss’. Symptoms can appear differently for different people.

This #DementiaActionWeek, let’s help everyone #KnowTheSigns and symptoms of dementia and how they can support someone close to them.

Visit alzheimers.org.uk/checklist

@ageukleeds.bsky.social @peopleinaction.bsky.social @tcvhollybush.bsky.social

Thank you to Chevin Medical Practice for having us along to talk about the Travel with Confidence project in their team meeting today. We are looking forward to working closely together to support the people of Otley.

www.opforum.org.uk/projects-and...

#TravelWithConfidence #TravelBuddies #Otley

An image of three people wearing Dementia Friends badges and the text "Get ready for Dementia Action Week!"

Dementia Action Week takes place 19th-25th May - Read May's Friendly Communities newsletter featuring all the events & activities taking place in Leeds during Dementia Action Week and beyond: mailchi.mp/815b2d638df3... @leedsopf.bsky.social @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social @forumcentral.bsky.social

If you’re planning an event or hosting a regular Dementia Friendly cafe, activity, or session during 19-25 May, please send details to elizabeth@opforum.org.uk so we can add your event to our city-wide listing and promote it.

Make your business Age & Dementia Friendly Provide a welcoming and positive experience for all. Sign up as an age and dementia friendly organisation and make a real difference.

So happy that we've almost signed up 250 Age & Dementia Friendly organisations in Leeds! Thank you to all the places who have already taken action. If you haven't signed up yet, could you be our 250th? Here's how: www.opforum.org.uk/get-involved... @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social

New City Centre Access Map now available both online here: www.visitleeds.co.uk/resources/ma... & hard copies available around Leeds City Centre such as Train & Bus Stations, Museums & Galleries, City Library, Theatres, Trinity & Victoria Centres. @leedsopf.bsky.social @ageukleeds.bsky.social

@forumcentral.bsky.social's bulletin shares the latest news and opportunities for the Leeds health and social care third sector.

Keep up to date with what's going on, sign up via their website: forumcentral.org.uk/newsletter/