Author: Caring Together

International Mens Day

Today – 19th November is International Mens Day 2021 International Mens Day aims to raise awareness of issues that affect men and boys, including mental health. Many men feel that they can’t open up about how they feel. It’s important to check in on the men in your life, and remind them that support is… Continue reading International Mens Day

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021 – The future of antibiotics is in our hands

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021 starts today and we urge everyone in Leeds to get serious about antibiotic resistance. Proper antibiotics use now will ensure we have drugs to beat superbugs in future. Find out more at: https://seriouslyresistant.com/ Seriously is a campaign that aims to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and encourage people to pledge… Continue reading World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021 – The future of antibiotics is in our hands

Winter Health – Vitamin D

Public Health are recommending that all adults should consider taking a Vitamin D supplement over the winter months. Around one in five people in the UK have low levels of vitamin D, especially older adults, pregnant and breastfeeding people, infants, and people with darker skin. Vitamin D is essential for good health. It affects people’s… Continue reading Winter Health – Vitamin D

Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes in Leeds

Members of all communities across Leeds are warmly invited to join the Lord Mayor on Victoria Gardens to mark Remembrance Sunday. For those who are unable to attend this year there will also be the opportunity to watch the service via a live stream at: https://www.facebook.com/Leedscouncil/ The Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Asghar Khan, will lead… Continue reading Lord Mayor to lead Remembrance Sunday tributes in Leeds

Caring Together Festive get together with Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community Choir

You are warmly invited to a festive get together at our new premises on Wednesday 8th December @ 1.30pm. We are delighted to have the Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community Choir (@LUUMIC) coming along to bring some festive cheer. There will be hot drinks and home made mince pies and vegan cake. And some hot… Continue reading Caring Together Festive get together with Leeds University Union Music Impact in the Community Choir

Don’t miss out on Warm Home Discount

Warm Home Discount would give you £140 towards your winter fuel bills. It is paid in the form of a credit on your electricity bill from your supplier (if you get both gas and electricity from the same supplier you may be able to ask for it to be transferred to your gas account). To… Continue reading Don’t miss out on Warm Home Discount

Our Annual Report and Accounts 2021

Following our AGM we are pleased to be able to present our Annual Report and Accounts for 2021/21. You can see them below or, if you would like a paper copy, please contact Valerie – 07483333115 or email valerie@caringtogether.org.uk

Our (virtual) Annual General Meeting is this Friday

.Just a quick reminder that our AGM is at 11am on Friday 5th November and will be a zoom meeting. If you would like to come and haven’t already let us know please email valerie@caringtogether.org.uk.

Are You missing out on Pension Credit?

Nearly a million households are entitled to, but not receiving pension credit  and in Leeds alone there are thought to be over 10,000 households missing out on this. Pension Credit is extra money for people over state retirement age to top up their income. The basic amounts to qualify are weekly income less than £177.10… Continue reading Are You missing out on Pension Credit?