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Top things carers wish they'd known

The top 14 things unpaid carers wish they'd known at the start

Allergy sufferers told to ‘immediately’ contact their GP after adrenalin pens recalled

Allergy sufferers hit with warning as epi pens recalled by government

Dreamboys fulfil 92-year-old woman’s dream of seeing male striptease

92-year-old woman fulfils life-long dream of seeing male striptease

Carla Rogers (Admiral Nurse), Debbie Foster (Admiral Nurse), who are both dementia specialists, along with Paul Fotherby (Operational Manager LYPFT) and Alison Raycraft (Lead Nurse for Older People, LTHT).

New service is launched to aid dementia families

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Key workers and carers offered 25% rail travel discount

Network has partnered with train operator Northern, to offer keyworker discounts on Advance Purchase tickets

New 25% Northern discount announced for key workers

They are the kind of vivid blue sapphires whose lustre has been lusted over for centuries. Yet these wondrous stones have lain unseen for years and may even have ended up in the bin.

Jewellery hoard worth thousands found wrapped in carrier bags

Image: L-R Ian and Shared Lives carer Zioness Curry

New opportunities to become carer as Shared Lives Week 2022 launched

NHS staff and care workers given free access to live events as Concerts for Care...

The NHS in Leeds is urging people aged 16 and over who provide vital unpaid care and support for others to now come forward for their vaccination.
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NHS urges Leeds unpaid carers to come forward for vaccination

The public are being urged to join in on the slow handclap tonight.

Leeds reacts to controversial pay rise for NHS staff ahead of slow handclap toni...

The vaccine rollout will proceed down the age bands of adults (Photo: Getty Images)

Frontline workers and BAME groups won’t be next in line for Covid vaccine - prio...

Nightclubs, gigs, cinemas and theatres are expected to have to wait until September before they can reopen (Photo: Getty Images)

Nightclubs and theatres expected to stay closed until 90% of UK have had Covid j...

The next five priority groups should be invited for their first vaccine dose by the end of April (Photo: Getty Images)

This is who will get Covid vaccine next as rollout moves into new phase

Mick Ward, a former deputy director for social care at Leeds City Council, is now registered as a carer with the Shared Lives programme.

Covid vaccination promises to take away 'massive worry' for unpaid Leeds carers

And the first step towards getting that vital help is speaking out. Picture: Shutterstock

Why we must take mental health seriously as Leeds approaches second national Cov...

Val Hewison, chief executive of Carers Leeds.

iPads and Alexa devices a huge benefit to dementia sufferers and carers Leeds st...

Carers Week is an annual event which takes place each year, celebrating the fantastic work of carers in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when national Carers Week 2020 takes place - and special discounts for ca...

Val Hewison is chief executive of Carers Leeds. Picture: Simon Hulme

Unpaid carers deserve the city's thanks - Carers Leeds chief executive Val Hewis...

Millions of people make up the unsung army of carers across our country. Credit: Getty

Not all superheroes wear capes - and now we must support carers more than ever -...

An elderly woman wearing a face mask (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

What is shielding, and do you still need to do it?

Staff at the LGI came together to clap for the final time at 8pm on Thursday evening.

Eight heartwarming photos from the LGI as Leeds Claps for Carers one final time

To thank the NHS workers who are working tirelessly throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Thursday 26 March will see a #ClapForOurCarers event dedicated to them (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's how to take part in tonight's national applause to thank key workers

Fire crews burst into applause for our NHS heroes (Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Watch the amazing moment emergency services Clap For Our Carers outside LGI

Captain Tom Moore raised a huge £12.5 million for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden (Photo: PA)

Here’s what you need to know about NHS Charities Together as Captain Tom raises ...

The team from Carers Leeds is reaching out to people more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carers’ chief is proud of Leeds’ community spirit in the face of the coronavirus...

This is how you can help your elderly relatives and friends during the coronavir...

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‘Carers in Leeds must ask for help’ amid coronavirus outbreak

Carers for stroke victims in Yorkshire are '˜lacking crucial support'

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