Posts by yorkshire reporter

Second phase of unique housing scheme given green light

The next phase of an innovative multi-million pound project to deliver improved independent supported living provision across Leeds has been given the go ahead. Planning permission has been granted for an extra care scheme to be built in Seacroft and forms part of Leeds City Council’s £30 million housing programme…

CQC upgrades Spire Leeds Hospital to ‘Good’

Health, Local News
Report highlights the commitment to making sure patients have a good experience, from admission to discharge  90% of all Spire’s 39 UK hospitals are now rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Leeds, June 2020: Spire Leeds Hospital has been upgraded to a ‘Good’ rating, following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission…

Leeds Homeshare householder celebrates 100th birthday

A participant in an innovative Leeds City Council homeshare scheme has celebrated her 100th birthday this week. Joining family members and many other well-wishers to congratulate Roundhay resident Margaret Marshall on reaching the fantastic milestone, which included a special birthday card from Her Majesty, the Queen, were former Home sharers Holly…

City’s older people on song thanks to musical portraits project

Arts & Crafts
A local songwriter is hoping to strike a chord with communities in Leeds by creating a series of moving musical portraits inspired by the city’s older people. Writer and musician Peter Spafford has launched a poignant new project which aims to capture the thoughts, feelings and memories of older people…
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