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It's World Mental Health Day! Remember, MindWell is your go-to site for adult mental health resources in Leeds. Check it out for local services, crisis support, and much more. Visit: https://t.co/QjehoyZnmU
#MentalHealth #Leeds #WMHD
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Please see information below from @WestYorkshireCA about a current scam affecting those with ENCTS senior and disabled passes. For accurate information visit https://t.co/ExDIj0HBxu
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The countdown is on! 🕰️ Come along on Thursday 9 October to our World Mental Health Day Stall Event - the perfect place to connect with our partners and other service providers in Leeds, learn and show support for mental health. 🌍💜 #WorldMentalHealthDay #LeedsEvent #WMHD2025
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It's International Day of Older People #IDOP where we come together to celebrate our older population in Leeds. This year's theme highlights the importance social connections. Lets all try to reach out to an older neighbour, relative or friend to reconnect this week.
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Today we are celebrating International Day of Older People! Let us know your plans to mark the day. We will be celebrating the power that social connections have in shaping our lives and communities with this year's UK theme: Building Belonging: Celebrating the power of our
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We are fast approaching International Day of Older People on 1 October, are you ready? This year’s UK theme is: Building Belonging: Celebrating the power of our social connections. Visit our website to find out more and to start planning your day, you can also download
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You are invited to our Interactive open day on Wednesday 15 October 2025 for a fun and informative event. Come along anytime between 930am – 1pm to see how we can support your Public Health work in the workforce or your community. Look forward to seeing you!
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Leeds Neighbourhood Networks are community based, locally led organisations that support older people to live independently and participate within their own communities. Many of them host weekly classes. To find your local organisation use the map here: https://t.co/JhmsM7sDvs
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Did you know... 'Dance On' is a fantastic opportunity for over 55s in Leeds to try something new, get active & meet new people. Increasing physical activity levels and getting stronger will help to reduce the risks of falling. Find out more here: https://t.co/MT8e89S1lr
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It's #FallsPrevention Week Do you know about the @ActiveLeeds Strength & Balance programme? It is designed for adults aged 60+ in Leeds. The progressive 20 week programme helps to build strength, improve mobility and lower the risk of falls. Visit: https://t.co/QMH7RLIRET
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It's #FallsPrevention Week and this year's theme is: “From Awareness to Action”. Highlighting the important message that falls aren't an inevitable part of ageing. Most falls can be prevented & older adults can reduce their risk through physical activity & improved fitness.
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Falls Prevention Week is an opportunity to raise awareness across the workforce about the risks of falls and the simple but powerful ways we can all contribute to reducing them.
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David Smith, trustee for @LeedsOPF Leeds Older People's Forum, talks about how drinking is going down in Leeds -except for those aged 65-74. This is one of many reasons that this year's Alcohol Awareness Week is focussing on alcohol in later life. #AAW25 #AlcoholAwarenessWeek25
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Did you know about the links between alcohol and dementia? Derek from @ageuk Leeds spoke to us about the experiences he has seen first hand for Alcohol Awareness Week 2025. #AAW25 #AlcoholAwarenessWeek2025
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Alcohol Awareness Week in Leeds is focusing on alcohol and later life. We're sharing honest tips from people over 50 who’ve chosen to cut down on alcohol, in their own words. Kicking off with our first tip of the week is Angie. #AAW25 #AlcoholAwarenessWeek2025 @forwardleeds
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To highlight Alcohol Awareness Week, a few days ago we showed you some of our 3D models which can be borrowed as part of your PHRC membership. Today we have a selection of leaflets we offer too, to use with your staff, patients and communities. #AlcoholAwarenessWeek
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We're having warm weather in Leeds, getting hotter as we go through the week. With highs of 28°C expected by the weekend. Take a look at these tips to help #BeattheHeat 🥤 Stay hydrated ☀️ Stay in the shade 🧴 Use sun cream 💚 Check on vulnerable neighbours, friends and relatives
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TOMORROW - 9th May 2025 - Free event @LCCArmleyHub As part of Dying Matters week, you’re warmly invited to join end of life doulas Vicky and Viv for a special death café. At a death café, people -often strangers -gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. #DyingMattersWeek
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