Better Lives Leeds
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Healthy living, social care, public health and Age Friendly services working together to make Leeds the best city to grow old in and for health & well-being.
Leeds, Yorkshire
Joined October 2012
Tomorrow is a new month and if your goal is to stop smoking, #Stoptober is here to help. This October, get free support in #Leeds to start your quitting journey and achieve long term success. Quit for a month and you’re more likely to quit for good.
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Stoptober begins on 1 October and there has never been a better time to quit! If you are a smoker, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health, allowing you to start moving better…
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Do you want to know more about the autumn booster and how to get it in West Yorkshire? For local information and advice visit: https://t.co/1SFkMkdYc1
#AutumnBooster
The NHS is now offering autumn boosters to those at greatest risk from #COVID19. If you are 75 or over, a frontline health or care worker or have a weakened immune system, you can book now at https://t.co/MxkqsZFNqZ.
@AgeFriendlyLDS @AgeUKLeeds @CarersLeeds
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How are you doing, Leeds? If you’re 16+ and live in Leeds, please share your views around mental health, wellbeing and support. Your responses will help services develop to better meet the needs of local people. #HowYouDoingLeeds #TogetherLeeds
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There’s one month left to have your say in a survey gathering insight into people’s mental health and wellbeing in Leeds and the services they can access in the city. The ‘How are you doing, Leeds?…
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The summer holiday is a great time to grab a jab and keep the family safe from Covid-19. Family-friendly clinics are open around Leeds so you and children aged 5+ can get your vaccinations together. Find a clinic near you: https://t.co/FQqZsmExv5
#GrabAJabLeeds #TogetherLeeds
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Celebrate the best of adult social care with a nomination in the Leeds Quality in Care Awards 2022. Nominations close Sunday 31 July!
🏆 Help us showcase the great work taking place in adult social care. With nine categories, you can shine a light on those individuals and services who really make a difference to residents and their families. Nominations here ➡️ https://t.co/WWAwP18NMh
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International Day of Older People 2022 – grants are available to run community events in Leeds around IDOP 22 theme ‘The resilience and contributions of older women.’ Deadline 22 August. See full details > https://t.co/WITb46QR2k
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Interested in air pollution and its impact on health in Leeds? Have your say in the air quality and health survey (closes Friday) and sign up for alerts so you can protect yourself and others when pollution is high. #CleanAirLeeds #TogetherLeeds
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Poor air quality is the largest environmental health risk in the UK, with air pollution contributing to adverse health impacts particularly for the most vulnerable in society. Leeds City Council’s …
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Looking forward to the end of term? Here’s some great advice from @UKHSA on staying healthy so the whole family can enjoy the summer break, wherever your travels might take you. Happy holidays! https://t.co/HUmu6dfpaN
#SummerHealth #StayWell
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As Summer approaches, we look forward to travelling, taking holidays, attending events and enjoying more time outdoors. There are some simple things we can all do to stay safe throughout summer and...
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We’re delighted to have the commitment of Oakwood Surgery to being an age + dementia friendly organisation. We’d love all #Leeeds GP surgeries to follow them. Here’s how > https://t.co/N3pQN4Hfgv
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Celebrate our city’s amazing carers with a nomination in the Leeds Quality in Care Awards! Make your submission online by Sunday 31 July. @LeedsHCP @LeedsCC_News #LeedsCareAwards
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Nominations are invited for the Quality in Care Awards 2022, which celebrate excellence across the adult social care sector in Leeds. The awards are open to any individual or service that provides …
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CROSS GATES LOCAL CARE PARTNERSHIP LAUNCH DAY This Thursday outside Wilko's in the shopping centre. This is an opportunity for you to speak to your local health & wellbeing professionals and to help make Cross Gates happier and healthier!
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Can you share? We have a lovely Sharer, Mark, a retired postal worker interested in walking. Happy to help with cooking, gardening & household chores. Someone who lives more rurally and is looking for extra support at home might benefit from a Homeshare with Mark. 🏠🌳 #homeshare
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🎉Its Homeshare Week! Plenty of news, thoughts and real life Home-sharing stories will be shared from Leeds Homeshare and other UK Homeshare projects. Let's raise awareness of this great way to live well at home. 😊#HomeshareWeek2021
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So what a busy weekend, finishing of last night supporting the homeless in Leeds city centre. Over 80 vulnerable people attended for hot food, drinks and clothing. @bh_council @network_race @alison_4life #Homeless @InnChurches @nearneighbours @FaithAndPolice @BetterLivesLDS
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Are you a community organisation that talks openly about death, dying, wills and future care and support within your local area? Community Grant funding is now open for any events and projects you wish to run.
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Could you offer company & help at home to a warm & friendly lady in her 80s in Garforth? She's looking for help with outings, sociable company, occasional cooking and light housework in exchange for a monthly fee of just £150-£200. Call 0113 3785410 or emailhomeshare@leeds.gov.uk
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Leeds City Council on the look out for new Shared Lives carers across the city
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Whether for a few hours or a few weeks, Shared Lives carers across our city open up their homes to adults with a range of care needs, providing support and companionship. They play a pivotal role i…
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The Covid-19 vaccination minibus is at Meynell Approach in Holbeck! You can have the vaccine if you're eligible to have the vaccine, an unpaid carer, have underlying health conditions or have received a text message from your GP. Drop by this week for your #CovidVaccine.
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