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Watch this it’s fascinating - I asked James Timpson what he’d do about prisons and sentencing if he was in charge. He believes only a third of prisoners in jail should be there. He’s now in charge.

Largest UK public sector trial of four-day week sees huge benefits, research finds theguardian.com/business/artic…

Build your skills on smartphones, tablets, laptops and etc. Free sessions for the over 50's! 1030-1230, Tuesdays at Age UK Leeds' Community Hub. Free Wi-Fi, free help and advice. Contact: 0113 3893009 [email protected] youtu.be/erJ8b1ur8zM?si…

I love watching MPs swearing in following an election. It’s an easy way to learn new names and faces and gives a great insight into the religious, national and political identities of members. Here’s a thread of some of the more interesting moments from the last couple of days🧵

Today's #KingsSpeech has lots of ambition but there is a critical missing piece... 🧩 Reforming social security so we all have a safety net to rely upon. (1/4)

Cutting the Winter Fuel Payment is the wrong policy decision and will leave millions of older people struggling this winter. Help us fight for it - sign our petition today: bit.ly/3yj228F

Stay cool in the heat! Stay hydrated - water is the best hydrator Stay cool - get a water spray for evaporative cooling Stay out of the sun - seek shade 11-1500 More here: ageuk.org.uk/information-ad…

🧵 Just to recap, because events move so fast, it’s hard to make sense of them: firstly, a group of far right politicians, social media ‘names’ & organised fascists jumped on a tragedy to claim that the person responsible for the carnage in Southport was a Muslim / refugee. 1/13

Multi-cultural Britain. I wouldn't exist without it. Thinking of all the people like my Mum who gave their careers to this country. Here she in 1972 age 19. Our multi-culturalism is beautiful, amazing and celebrated by so, so many more people than those who choose hate & blame.

At Age UK, we've been devastated to see the recent outbreaks of racist violence across the country. As a charity, we have a zero tolerance policy towards discriminatory behaviour of any kind.

Could someone you know be entitled to pension credit? Make sure they’re getting what they’re entitled to. Appy before 21 December to get the additional Winter Fuel Payment. Find out more about eligibility and how to apply ⤵️ bit.ly/3yO9FUP

Just finished this, by the excellent Jon Snow. Jon Snow His belief in progress, optimism, and everyone’s capacity to bring about change, is much needed in this world. As a former VSO volunteer myself, in Zambia, I can relate to how formative an experience that can be.

Talk about the ways that colonial history and racism in Britain have converged in the culture wars of the last few years: @Talk 238: #AfterTheEmpire – The Legacy Of Britain’s Colonial Past by Alan Lester - YouTube youtube.com/watch?v=_qgGF8…

Evidence shows that helping others can also benefit our own mental health and wellbeing. For example, it can reduce stress as well as improve mood, self-esteem and happiness. Volunteer with Age UK Leeds as a Digital Champion [email protected]

1/3 Who is winning the culture war? This survey suggests that, despite the best efforts of right wing politicians, think tanks and media, their ethno-nationalism is losing ground to a more ‘civic’ (antiracist) identity theguardian.com/society/articl…

Pension Credit is under claimed, and brings other benefits with it too - always worth a check to make sure you or someone you know is getting all the help they can, especially with cold weather approaching.

Pensions Credit is an additional benefit for people on state pension to bring their income up to a minimum amount. Do you have a friend or relative who may be entitled to Pension Credit? Check their eligibility at gov.uk/pension-credit…

We’re standing with @Samaritans this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💚 Only 45% of people are comfortable talking about suicidal thoughts - it's time we change that. Here’s how you can be part of this change ⤵️ bit.ly/34sfcMK

It was great to be part of this inspiring evening. We at Age UK Leeds are grateful for the opportunity this fund gives us to raise awareness of how to stay safe online and avoid becoming a victim of scams and fraud. Thank you Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire

We're thrilled to announce we've been awarded a grant from the Mayor of West Yorkshire’s Safer Communities Fund to help our digital support team promote awareness of how to avoid scams and fraud. A huge thank you to Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire #CommunitySupport #SaferWestYorkshire #Grateful