Senior Eye Cast Over Tory Leader

Nancy Bennett, co-editor of Senior Eye interviews fellow Amplified Leicester attendee Ross Grant, Leader of Leicester’s Conservative Group.
Born and raised in Leicester Ross Grant has had a lifelong interest in politics. After working in business for many years he has returned to his old love and now finds himself becoming a career politician. Although a [...]

Senior Eye – Youngsters Making Waves

A new monthly supplement has appeared in the Leicester Mercury called the Wave. A newsletter written by young people, all under 25. It is indeed set to make waves, a lively interesting and informative publication. I read it with great interest and intrigue and decided that the stereotype we have of the young is at [...]

Senior Eye – The Old Meet The Young

I have been to meet the young people who produce the Wave. I wanted to interview them and find out some of their motivation and also their attitude to the older people in society.
The room buzzed with excitement and endeavour as I attempted to interview them. The enthusiasm was great and showed me that this [...]

Personalisation & Individualised Budgets

FREE Training: Personalisation and Individualised Budgets
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire
9:30-12:30
Heard about individualised budgets but not sure what they are? Are you unsure how to start planning for their arrival? Claire King from Leicester City Council will facilitate this workshop to show you how.
To book a space simply call Hapreet on 0116 2575016 or book online at www.valonline.org.uk/training-groups
Martin [...]

Adult Learners Week 2010

Adult Learners’ Week Awards are celebrated in May each year
The Awards recognise the commitment and passion that adults bring to their learning.  The Awards are also a great way to celebrate learners’ achievements and to raise the profile of learning opportunities in your area.
Adult Learners’ Week is 15th-21st May 2010 – and is your chance [...]

Swine Flu

The rate of suspect cases in our area has risen but only slightly, based on the weekly numbers of GP consultations for flu-like symptoms in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. However, the number of antiviral medicines issued per week fell compared to recent weeks’ rates. The vaccination programme is being rolled out as planned.

Vaccination programme
Dr Tim [...]

Volunteers needed

Each week thousands of older people visit the Age Concern building known as Clarence House on Humberstone Gate, Leicester to participate in a range of activities that greatly enhance quality of life.
Commenting Mr Anthony Donovan the Executive Director of Age Concern Leicester Shire & Rutland said “Over the years we have tried to develop the [...]

Protect against swine flu with vaccine

GPs in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will receive their first deliveries of the swine flu vaccine over the next three weeks.
Health officials are urging those eligible for the jab to get it and protect themselves and others from flu.
Dr Peter Marks, speaking on behalf of the NHS in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, said: “If you [...]

An Open Invitation

Local Community Health Services
Patients, carers and anyone interested in finding out more – or giving their views – about local community health services are invited to go along to two Open Evenings organised by Leicester City Community Health Service (LCHHS).

Says LCCHS managing director Paul Miller: “This is an opportunity not only for local people to [...]

Scrub up and keep bugs at bay

PEOPLE in Leicester are being advised that handwashing is the key to keeping bugs at bay this winter.

Winter is traditionally the time when seasonal flu returns as well as bugs like the norovirus. Swine flu also continues to circulate and good hand hygiene is vital to protect people from bugs as well as preventing spread [...]

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