Leeds Council announces plans to boost adult social care amid varying life expectancy concerns


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www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk— The council’s Adult Social Care Plan report sets out measures to reduce health inequalities and support a growing elderly population. Figures in the report show average life expectancy varies by more than a decade if inner-city areas like Burmantofts and Richmond Hill are compared to Adel and Wharfedale. Rising poverty means 186,000 people in Leeds live in the ten per cent most deprived neighbourhoods nationally, an increase of 20,000 since 2015. The report said: “Health inequalities have become...

www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Local elections 2024: Leeds City Council results as the winners were announced. The polls closed at 10pm last night (Thursday, May 2) and counting got underway at the John Charles Centre for Sport in Middleton this morning. Voting was for election to Leeds City Council, as well as for the regional Mayor of West Yorkshire. The Labour group, which controls Leeds City Council, said the vote was the last chance people have to make their voices heard before the next general election. Sign up for our free newsletters today Today’s counting was for 33 seats being contested at...

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www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk—Former Leeds United manager calls time on managerial career amid future plans. Former Leeds United manager Neil Warnock insists he has finally called time on his management career. Warnock has been out of work since leaving Aberdeen in March has been linked with a number of jobs in recent months, with his name being mentioned regarding the vacant managerial position at Plymouth Argyle most recently. But the 75-year-old insists he won't be taking another job in the game and instead will look to enjoy the fruits of his labour and spending time with his family. The decision...