Category: Caring Together

Keeping Safe – take a test even if you only have mild symptoms

We are sharing this video from NHS today. Covid is still very much with us and the symptoms, if mild, could easily be mistaken for a cold or other seasonal virus so the advice is to stay at home and get a test if you have any symptoms. Get a test either here https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or… Continue reading Keeping Safe – take a test even if you only have mild symptoms

Today is Carers Rights Day!

With that in mind, we are sharing a summary of carers rights which has been developed by Mobilise – Carers Rights and the Law | Find out what rights you’re entitled to (mobiliseonline.co.uk). Ian Brooke-Mawson, Commissioning Programme Lead (Carers) kindly shared these details with the Older Peoples Commissioning Team at Leeds City Council (who shared it… Continue reading Today is Carers Rights Day!

Lunch at Hyde Park

A few of us met up for lunch at the Hyde Park Pub this week. Fish and Chips seemed to be the most popular choice and were enjoyed by all who ordered them. We plan to do this again soon so if you want to join us for lunch and a chat let Valerie know.… Continue reading Lunch at Hyde Park

New Community Cafe at St Marks Church

Everyone is welcome. The cafe is run on a pay as you feel basis, so if anyone is on a low income they can simply pay what they can afford (or even eat for free). Serving tea, coffee, cake, sandwiches and soup Open initially up to Christmas, but with a plan to continue in 2022… Continue reading New Community Cafe at St Marks Church

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