Helen Laird

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

[Helen Laird @H_Laird]

Does anyone know when will the theme and resources for Dying Matters Week 2026 (4-10 May) will be released? @hospiceuk

[Helen Laird @H_Laird]

#WaveOfLight #BLAW2024

[Helen Laird @H_Laird]

#BLAW for all those beautiful babies that are never forgotten 💔

[Age Friendly Leeds @AgeFriendlyLDS]

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

[Leeds Older People's Forum @LeedsOPF]

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 > https://t.co/VDpcf0uq2V @AgeUKLeeds @MyForumCentral

[Joanne Volpe @VolpeJoanne]

Thank you @eatonleeds for choosing Ageing Well for your DPH report this year and for the presentation @HWBBoardLeeds today @LeedsOPF @MyForumCentral

[Helen Laird @H_Laird]

I loved working in this team so anyone interested take a look at this fab role 👇

[Alison Iliff @alison_iliff]

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 😊

https://t.co/0U3BZxR3ko

[Leeds Older People's Forum @LeedsOPF]

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

[Leeds Older People's Forum @LeedsOPF]

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

[Helen Laird @H_Laird]

@AlecTinkerPH @Gem020890 @barnshospital @ANPNWardBDGH Congratulations! 🎉

[@PHUpNorth @phupnorth]

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 https://t.co/MpvwJQUwT5

[Helen Laird @H_Laird]

@JNHealth @francjwood @emmastrachan2

[Helen Laird @H_Laird]

Yes...yes...yes...yes...yes...a fab reminder to self!

[✨Sonia Sparkles✨🖤 @Sonia_Sparkles]

The only way you’ll make time for the things that really matter is by stopping things that don’t matter. ⏰

[Reimagine Ageing @ReimagineAgeing]

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.
https://t.co/EssjYocixV

[Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England]

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.

https://t.co/J9PZRgmyJa

[Age Friendly Leeds @AgeFriendlyLDS]

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.

[Joanne Volpe @VolpeJoanne]

Let’s share #TeamLeeds. We know there is over £14m unclaimed Pension Credit in Leeds @AgeFriendlyLDS @LeedsOPF @LeedsMIC @MyForumCentral

[Helen Laird @H_Laird]

@Sarah5656 @WYpartnership Thanks for sharing again Sarah. I didn't see this last year. It's a fab blog!

[Helen Laird @H_Laird]

I'm proud to work with you both and many more incredibly talented and strong women! 🫶💪

[Joanne Volpe @VolpeJoanne]

With Robina from ⁦@AgeFriendlyLDS⁩ at Women of West Yorkshire #WOWY ⁦@LeedsOPF⁩ ⁦@MyForumCentral⁩ ⁦@Helenlaird⁩