What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The NHS in Leeds is urging people aged 16 and over who provide vital unpaid care and support for others to come forward for their vaccination. Unpaid Carers of elderly or disabled people are included in priority group 6, as recommended by the Joint Committee for Vaccinations and Immunisations. However,
Middleton Elderly Aid are to open a new Memory Café (Arm in Arms) for those with Dementia and their Carers. Come and join us once a month for an afternoon in a relaxed atmosphere. The first session will be on 28 February 2018 1:30-3pm and then on the last Wednesday
Children from Barnardo’s Willow young carers had the chance to make their very own festive furry friend and enjoy an evening of pre-Christmas cheer last Monday (13 November 2017), thanks to the Build-A-Bear Workshop store at White Rose Shopping Centre. The group of 20 young carers, aged six to twelve,
Four new groups are starting up activity and support sessions at Cottingley Community Centre Firstly, a new Carers group is starting, particularly aimed at people who are caring for people still awaiting a diagnosis. For example a diagnosis that someone is on the autism spectrum can take two years. This
Belle Isle TMO A new course is coming to BITMO’s GATE on Wednesday 25th January 2017… This course is for parents and carers to raise awareness of First Aid. To book places please contact the GATE on: 0113 378 2190.
A group of grandparents who look after their grandchildren have formed a self help group with support from Middleton-based charity Health For All. Stepping in to take care of young children can have a profound effect on your life. Having raised your own children and seen them grow up, to
Kenneth Says: “Maureen can be seen at BITMO GATE Resource in Belle Isle , during the week along with her Mum, June. “Maureen and Mum June join in the many activities’ going on at The GATE. Maureen recently went on the Walk a Mile for Sports Relief, to raise money
The Yorkshire cancer patient forum held its second meeting on Monday 5 October. It was very well attended and friendly and although as a patient I did not know anyone it felt very welcoming. The diverse nature of the group including the cancers suffered from was amazing. It is organised
Living with dementia is incredibly difficult for those who are affected by it and also for their family and friends. As the person’s mental capabilities begin to decline, they can feel scared and vulnerable and may require increased levels of help and support. There are a number of things that