Leeds Recovery College is part of the NHS services in Leeds. On their website they state: ‘We believe that good mental health is important to everyone and that we can all play a part in improving our own mental health and contributing to that of others.’ ‘We offer free educational courses that focus… Continue reading
Our first 2 events went very well, with nearly 60 people at the excellent Webinar with Lynn Bassett , and over 20 at the first Discussion session, which gave rise to rich sharing in our break out groups. This series is aimed at providing opportunities to talk openly about the… Continue reading
I wrote a Reflection in Covid 19 time at the end of March. Four months further on what have I, (what might we,) have learned since? Looking back on it we have all travelled a long way since March. At the end of July there are fewer newly infected people and… Continue reading
A new report by Ipsos MORI and the Centre for Ageing Better shines a light on the impact lockdown has had on those aged 50-70, revealing dramatic changes to people’s lives and their plans for the future. The interesting short video above is a compilation of clips from people describing their own experiences, both negative and… Continue reading
The NHS wants to hear the views of older people as they are regular and important users of healthcare services in Leeds. To fill in this 5 minute survey, click HERE. They want to better understand how the general public use NHS health and care services in Leeds. By taking part in… Continue reading
Recognising how hard it has been for people who are living with dementia during the COVID crisis, and the increasing need for us all to understand dementia better, Dementia Friendly Leeds now has weekly online Dementia Friends sessions. To book your place, click HERE and look for ‘Dementia Friends for Volunteers in… Continue reading
The other day I was advised that I needed a routine chest x-ray (not COVID-19 related). The nearest available hospital was in the centre of Leeds. Driving myself into the business of the city from the outskirts was a bit of a novelty. Until the March lockdown, I had enjoyed… Continue reading
Whether you have seen it already or not, this moving song collaboration is bound to lift your spirits – an amazing coming together of over 65 churches and movements across the U.K. which has had over 3 million views on Youtube. This is the message they attached: ‘At this unique… Continue reading
This interesting article from the Guardian explores the subject of drawing up end-of-life wishes and how the virus may be changing our attitude to death. Peter Hallgarten, who survived a serious case of coronavirus. He and his wife decided 10 years ago to put together their end-of-life wishes (living wills),… Continue reading
A new support and advice service is being launched to help people across West Yorkshire and Harrogate through grief and loss. ‘Practical and emotional support and advice is available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week via our freephone number 0808 1963833, or online chat facility. Our team can offer support… Continue reading
