Author: Caring Together

Light Night Leeds 2020

Thursday 13th and Friday 14th October Light Night Leeds is the UK’s largest annual arts and light festival and returns on 13th and 14th October 2022. For the past 17 years, over two incredible nights in October, some of Leeds’s most recognisable indoor and outdoor spaces have been transformed by spectacular artworks and captivating performances… Continue reading Light Night Leeds 2020

Councillors Surgery at Caring Together today

Headingley, Hyde Park and Woodhouse Councillors will be at Caring Together premises today between 5pm and 6pm for their monthly advice surgery. This is open to all residents in the area and no appointment is needed so you can just call in if you would like to speak to your local councillor. Caring Together –… Continue reading Councillors Surgery at Caring Together today

World Mental Health Day

Today – 10/10 is World Mental Health Day and we are sharing with you ‘Take10’ from Mindwell Leeds for some calm, mindful time which might might help. Here are 10 activities you can do for 10 minutes or 10 seconds. And also some information about where to access mental health support or find resources to… Continue reading World Mental Health Day

Energy Bills Rebate Scam Alert

Please be aware of energy rebate scams which are circulating. There are fake texts and emails going round which appear to be from gov.uk or from Ofgem – the energy regulator and these are asking people to click a link to register for the £400 energy rebate. The links will go to a site that… Continue reading Energy Bills Rebate Scam Alert

Free Wills Month

October is Free Wills Month and a number of solicitors in Leeds are taking part this year. This is a partnership between the solicitors and a group of well known charities and means that anyone over 55 can have a simple will, including joint wills, made or updated free of charge. The charities hope that… Continue reading Free Wills Month

Free course for over 60s from Leeds Mindfulness Cooperative

Mindfulness for Health 8 week course – online or in person in East LeedsLet’s recover togetherAimed at people living in Leeds:who are over 60 and living with pain, fatigue, long covid or other health difficulties,or who are over 60 and facing isolation or are bereaved after the pandemic. You can choose to be online or… Continue reading Free course for over 60s from Leeds Mindfulness Cooperative

Meter readings prior to October price increase

Energy prices rise again on October 1st and while the government’s new price guarantee has limited that to some extent they will still be going up by over 25% for most people (unless you are on a fixed tarrif) So, it is a good idea to give your energy company meter readings to make sure… Continue reading Meter readings prior to October price increase

One week left to use old £20 and £50 notes

Following the introduction of polymer notes in 2020, the paper £20 and £50 notes will cease to be legal tender on 30th September and you will no longer be able to use them in shops etc. So now seems like a good time to check down the back of the sofa or in the pockets… Continue reading One week left to use old £20 and £50 notes

Cost of living payments

£150 cost of living payments for those receiving disability benefits are starting to be paid from this week and everyone who is eligible should have received it by beginning of October. You are entitled to this payment if you receive one of the following benefits (note you must have been entitled to it on the… Continue reading Cost of living payments