‘Thank you so much, you have made me feel part of the Human Race’ The SWIFt Service in Leeds supports wellbeing and independence for people aged 50+ living with frailty or who have complex health issues and who are at risk of being socially isolated. At Feel Good Factor our SWIFt Wellbeing Co-ordinator Beverley Lock [...]
CONTINUE READING →Mindfulness, befriending, tai chi, men’s group, hearing loss group, gardening, wellbeing, socials and awareness. It’s all here! Download your copy here.
CONTINUE READING →As we have moved into the new national Covid restrictions we feel a duty of care to all our service users and have therefore taken the decision to suspend all face to face groups (both indoors and outdoors). We will review this again following the next Government announcement due on 2nd December. Our virtual activities [...]
CONTINUE READING →Our new regular ‘zine called UnLocked is packed with information and entertainment for everyone who is in Lockdown, particularly anyone at risk of (self) harm or suicide due to isolation. We’ve expanded across the City to West Leeds too, so there are two editions. We’ll distribute UnLocked safely, and leave copies with our Manbassadors in local shops [...]
CONTINUE READING →Coming soon… a free eight week Mindfulness Course for visually impaired people. The course will run via Messenger group call. Please contact Tracey Nicholls for more information on 07523515266.
CONTINUE READING →Our useful monthly What’s On Guide is out for September! Download your copy here. All the latest feel good news plus plenty of activities to keep you busy throughout September. Get stuck in…! Photo by Chris Lawton on Unsplash
CONTINUE READING →We’re looking for volunteers from the Chapel Allerton ward to help us on Mondays with various activities supporting people in the community (also Chapel Allerton ward) through the Voluntary Action Leeds Community Care volunteering scheme. More on the Community Care volunteering scheme here. The time commitment we are looking for is usually 30-60minutes and each [...]
CONTINUE READING →Leeds Hearing & Sight Loss Service supports residents of Leeds, aged 16 and over, who are living with a hearing and/or sight impairment. The service is a partnership between BID Services (the national charity supporting people who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired or have a dual sensory loss), Age UK Leeds and the [...]
CONTINUE READING →Our new wellness online course starts 17th June for four weeks. Take part in cook-alongs, learn the latest recommendations for health and wellbeing, make new friends and take some time out for YOU. Four online weekly sessions to help you live well in lockdown via Zoom on Wednesdays, 1-2pm. For Zoom link details please contact [...]
CONTINUE READING →Our useful What’s On Guide is back, and it’s monthly as things change so quickly these days don’t they? You can download your copy here. Knit and Natter, Saturday Social, telephone befriending, Men’s Group, East Street Arts tasters, Eyes Around the World … – get stuck in, online! Image: Photo by Glen Carrie on Unsplash
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