Category: Keeping Safe

Caring Together’s ‘Online Festive Get Together’ – Thursday 10th December @11am

Although we are not able to meet as a big group we are delighted to be able to host an alternative festive get together. It will be online via zoom and is in partnership with the University of Leeds Music Society. Come and join us for some musically entertaining fun and cheer in the company… Continue reading Caring Together’s ‘Online Festive Get Together’ – Thursday 10th December @11am

Updated Guidance for Extremely Vulnerable People in Leeds

Leeds City Council has updated advice as we move into Tier 3 People  who are deemed to be clinically extremely vulnerable and could be at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus are advised to: – In general, stay at home as much as possible but, if you can, take exercise or walks outdoors every… Continue reading Updated Guidance for Extremely Vulnerable People in Leeds

Shared Memories Audio: ‘National Are Go’ written by Maureen Kershaw

Dear all, Please find below a link to a video of some memories of National Holiday trips written and spoken by Maureen Kershaw. Just click on the link. You might have to click on the volume button. https://www.facebook.com/caringtogetherleeds/videos/285716856091778/ Thank you for sharing this with us Maureen, until next time…. picture sourced from alamycom

Leeds City Council says ‘Welcome Back but shop safely’

As Leeds moves from the national lockdown measures to Tier 3 and shops re-open in the city Leeds City Council is urging residents to shop safely and plan journeys in advance “As we welcome you back to #Leeds – please remember that YOUR safety is OUR main priority As shops re-open across the city please… Continue reading Leeds City Council says ‘Welcome Back but shop safely’

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm

We will be re-opening to the public tomorrow (Wednesday 2nd December) following the end of the national lockdown. Our opening hours will be 10am-3pm, seven days a week (except Christmas Day/Boxing Day/New Year’s Day when we are closed). Our shop/reception in the Epicentre will be open although our indoor small animal area and our playground… Continue reading Meanwood Valley Urban Farm

British Red Cross First Aid Skills

Dear all Please find below some free online resources from the British Red Cross including some information on 2 First Aid Apps for you to learn key first aid skills. And also what to do in a pandemic? The First Aid skills do need to be adapted to keep yourself and everybody around you safe.… Continue reading British Red Cross First Aid Skills

Tier 3 restrictions for Leeds from December 2nd

Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, said: “The government has today (Nov 26) announced that Leeds will move into Tier 3 restrictions after the current lockdown ends. The new restrictions will come into force on December 2. “Whilst local councils have not been involved in discussions around which tier they will move into,… Continue reading Tier 3 restrictions for Leeds from December 2nd

White Ribbon Day Today!

Today is the start of White Ribbon Day – it runs for 16 Days around Action to end violence. Each year thousands of people stand up, speak out and say no to violence against women. This year is more important than ever with a significant increase in violence, harassment and abuse towards women during the… Continue reading White Ribbon Day Today!

Alcohol awareness week (16-24 November)

Alcohol awareness week This week (16-24 November) is Alcohol Awareness Week, A recent survey has found that nearly a third of the UK public are drinking more alcohol than usual during the pandemic. If you are interested in cutting down your drinking, the Drink Coach Alcohol Test is a quick and confidential way for you… Continue reading Alcohol awareness week (16-24 November)

Update on Leeds infection rate from Leeds City Council

As it stands, the latest figures for the 7 day infection rate is 439 per 100,000 and the positivity rate is 16.1%. In Leeds as a whole, cases have stabilised since the lockdown was announced two weeks ago. However, some areas have seen a rise in cases which might be due to a minority of… Continue reading Update on Leeds infection rate from Leeds City Council