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Helen Laird

@H_Laird

Head of Public Health - Older People ❤️ Nature loving 🌳 Mum of girls 💗 Passionate about healthy places 🗺 and communities 👥. All views are my own.

Joined May 2012
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Does anyone know when will the theme and resources for Dying Matters Week 2026 (4-10 May) will be released? @hospiceuk
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#WaveOfLight #BLAW2024
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#BLAW for all those beautiful babies that are never forgotten 💔
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Follow along next week for #FallsAwarenessWeek 16th -22nd September. We'll be sharing tips on preventing falls as well as information on events happening in Leeds. #ThinkFalls #BeFallsPrepared #YHFalls
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LOPF is concerned that older people in Leeds will miss out on Winter Fuel Payment they rely on to stay warm, because they have not claimed Pension Credit - which we know is underclaimed by up to £30M a year in Leeds. More > bit.ly/WinterFuelPensionCred… @AgeUKLeeds @MyForumCentral
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Thank you @eatonleeds for choosing Ageing Well for your DPH report this year and for the presentation @HWBBoardLeeds today @LeedsOPF @MyForumCentral
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I loved working in this team so anyone interested take a look at this fab role 👇
Alison Iliff (@alison_iliff) profile pictureAlison Iliff@alison_iliff1 May 2024
Come and work with us in the Yorkshire and Humber Health and Wellbeing Team! Closing date: 13th May. Get in touch if you want more info 😊 civilservicejobs.service.gov…
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Some of our wonderful Age Friendly Steering Group after their Home Air Quality session @LeedsCityMuseum The session was partnered with @AgeFriendlyLDS and funded by @ZCTrust We learnt WHY indoor air quality is important and HOW to improve it! #airquality
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Want to learn more about #dementiafriendlyleeds ? In 1 month we will be hosting our Dementia Action Week event @HeadingleyStad on the 16th May 11-2.30pm! With 25+ stalls, taster sessions, talks & tours and live music. It’s #free to attend. Please share! @leedsdaa @MyForumCentral
Poster – with the following main text: “Dementia action week event Hosted by Andrew Edwards Thursday 16 may 11-230 AMT Headingley stadium, South stand concourse Saint Michael’s lane, Leeds LS6 3BR Marketplace of over 25 dementia friendly stalls. Taster sessions Yorkshire Dance, Leeds Playhouse, Ascendance and the Centre for DementiaRresearch. Free car parking at car park E&F Dementia Friends session 2:30-3:30 [booking required] scan QR code or call 0113 244 1697 On the left of the poster are three circles, containing the following text: “Rugby ground tour” “deep, the UK network of dementia voices, mural tour” “pop-up Rose’s Tea bar” At the bottom of the poster are the logos of: Leeds older people's forum Leeds Playhouse Cares Leeds Leeds Rhinos foundation Leeds Beckett university Yorkshire dance aspire

ALT Poster – with the following main text: “Dementia action week event Hosted by Andrew Edwards Thursday 16 may 11-230 AMT Headingley stadium, South stand concourse Saint Michael’s lane, Leeds LS6 3BR Marketplace of over 25 dementia friendly stalls. Taster sessions Yorkshire Dance, Leeds Playhouse, Ascendance and the Centre for DementiaRresearch. Free car parking at car park E&F Dementia Friends session 2:30-3:30 [booking required] scan QR code or call 0113 244 1697 On the left of the poster are three circles, containing the following text: “Rugby ground tour” “deep, the UK network of dementia voices, mural tour” “pop-up Rose’s Tea bar” At the bottom of the poster are the logos of: Leeds older people's forum Leeds Playhouse Cares Leeds Leeds Rhinos foundation Leeds Beckett university Yorkshire dance aspire

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@PHUpNorth@phupnorth22 Mar 2024
Are you an AHP? Do you want to contribute to the UK AHP Strategy for Public Health? You can contribute via the survey link here forms.office.com/pages/respo…

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Linda Hindle OBE (@HindleLinda) profile pictureLinda Hindle OBE@HindleLinda21 Mar 2024
Today I’ve been speaking about the contribution of AHPs to public health and social justice We are starting work on our next UK AHP strategy and would love to capture what is important to you forms.office.com/e/t8LcvxsZV… @AHPs4PH #PublicHealthNMAHPs
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Yes...yes...yes...yes...yes...a fab reminder to self!
✨Sonia Sparkles✨🖤 (@Sonia_Sparkles) profile picture✨Sonia Sparkles✨🖤@Sonia_Sparkles19 Mar 2024
The only way you’ll make time for the things that really matter is by stopping things that don’t matter. ⏰
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What is successful ageing to you? The Reimagine Ageing Network is focusing on creative solutions to the global challenge of ageing. Check out next week's event exploring the connection between arts and ageing. eventbrite.com/e/arts-and-ag…
Arts and Ageing – Reimagine Ageing Network

Arts and Ageing – Reimagine Ageing Network

Explore the connection between arts and ageing at this Reimagine Ageing Network event

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Last week I laid out how delaying disease so we spend less time in ill health in older age is possible, good for all and essential for a sustainable NHS. Most people prioritise quality of life over quantity, and medical practice should reflect that. youtu.be/lCUY7oSDYBc?si=GVcY…
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Thanks to @LeedsMuseums for hosting our Regional Community of Improvement of Healthy Ageing leads at Leeds Discovery Centre. @alison_iliff it was lovely to see everyone, hear about all the fab healthy ageing work and for Gemma to give us a lunchtime tour of the venue.
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Let’s share #TeamLeeds. We know there is over £14m unclaimed Pension Credit in Leeds @AgeFriendlyLDS @LeedsOPF @LeedsMIC @MyForumCentral
Independent Age (@IndependentAge) profile pictureIndependent Age@IndependentAge12 Mar 2024
We hear from many older people who aren't aware they're eligible for financial help or aren't sure how to access it. Use our free, anonymous calculator to make sure your loved ones are getting the support they're entitled to: independentage.entitledto.co… Call us on 0800 319 6789 📞
White graphic featuring an illustration of a green calculator with 'SUPPORT' written in the answer screen. Text reads: Free financial support check for people over 65. Are you getting all the help you're entitled to?

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I'm proud to work with you both and many more incredibly talented and strong women! 🫶💪
Joanne Volpe (@VolpeJoanne) profile pictureJoanne Volpe@VolpeJoanne8 Mar 2024
With Robina from ⁦@AgeFriendlyLDS⁩ at Women of West Yorkshire #WOWY ⁦@LeedsOPF⁩ ⁦@MyForumCentral⁩ ⁦@Helenlaird⁩
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Jobs on our site right now: Enhanced Recovery Coordinator Recovery Coordinator x 2 Specialist Addiction Practitioner (COMHAD) Primary Care Alcohol & Substance Worker x 3 Criminal Justice Group Worker IPS Employment Specialist Drug and Alcohol Practitioner forwardleeds.co.uk/join-us/j…
Join us - we're looking for great people like you

Join us - we're looking for great people like you

You could be part of a team making a real difference in Leeds

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#wymqt question about having a standard distance between toilets. @MayorOfWY The answer might be to extend @LeedsOPF Come In And Rest scheme opforum.org.uk/activities-an…
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Find a place to come in and rest

Come in and Rest is a simple but effective way for organisations to be more Age Friendly. Businesses put a ‘Come in and Rest’ sticker in their window to let people know they’re offering a welcoming…

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⚠️ We've unfortunately had a report of two suspects claiming to be from West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to try and enter a property. We do provide safety advice to over 10000 homes per year - but our officers will always show their ID cards when they arrive at your home.
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