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Have you visited the Leeds Money Information Centre? Discover the services offering free, confidential and impartial help and advice in #Leeds moneyinformationcentre.leeds…
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Rethink Food@RethinkFoodUKOct 16
This World Food Day, we’re celebrating how food can bring people together, inspire creativity & help build healthier futures. With our friends at Deli Kitchen, we’re sharing a colourful, easy-to-make Mexican burrito recipe, give it a go rethinkfood.co.uk/innovate-t… #WorldFoodDay
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Stop Loan Sharks England
@SLSEnglandSep 29
Loan Sharks often hide behind friendly behaviour. No paperwork, sudden extra charges, or pressure to repay quickly are all warning signs. If something doesn’t feel right, contact us today for free and confidential support 24/7. 📞 0300 555 2222 #StopLoanSharks #RedFlags
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Leeds Council News@LeedsCC_NewsSep 29
Applying for NHS Healthy Start is quick and easy 🍇 If you're eligible, you'll receive a prepaid card topped up every four weeks to help with the cost of healthy food and milk. Find out if you're eligible and apply online 👉 orlo.uk/Fm8rA @NHSHealthyStart
Pregnant person using a mobile phone next to a laptop. Text reads: "Have you applied for NHS Healthy Start? Applying online is quick and easy." In the top right is the NHS logo.

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Leeds Council News@LeedsCC_NewsSep 16
If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have children under four, you may be entitled to access NHS Healthy Start. 🍊 Get help towards the cost of healthy food and milk, plus free Healthy Start vitamins. Find out if you're eligible and apply 👉 orlo.uk/I3I85
Person holding a small child while looking at a mobile phone. NHS Healthy Start card character appears in the image. Text reads: Check if you're eligible for NHS Healthy Start.

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CitizensAdvice
@CitizensAdviceSep 17
Could you get extra support from energy companies? If you're on the company's priority risk register, they can give you advance notice of planned power cuts and send someone to check on you if there is one. Learn more ⤵️ bit.ly/4cQ6iO5
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Come along to the FREE Click & Connect session tomorrow at @BARCALeeds! We'll be there showing you how you can use Leeds MIC to find local support services that can help with range of issues, including #debt ⏰1 - 3pm 📍LS13 3JT
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Leeds Council News@LeedsCC_NewsSep 2
The NHS Healthy Start scheme could help you with the cost of vegetables, fruit, milk, infant formula and pulses. 🍏 If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have children under four, you may be entitled to access the scheme. 👉 orlo.uk/eQvH6 @NHSHealthyStart
Shopping trolley containing fruit, vegetables, pulses, milk and other food items. Text reads: NHS Healthy Start can help you buy fruit, veg, pulses, milk and infant formula.

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It was a great morning at the first #FoodwiseLeeds breakfast networking event! @RethinkFoodUK
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Rethink Food@RethinkFoodUKSep 9
It’s a full house with #foodwiseleeds for our first breakfast networking event!
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NHS Healthy Start Scheme
@NHSHealthyStartAug 28
It might help more than you think. If you’re over 10 weeks pregnant, NHS Healthy Start could help you buy healthy food and milk. Small card. Big help. 👉🏼 healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-a…
A kitchen counter with fresh fruits and vegetables, a knife, milk, and an NHS Healthy Start card being held. Text reads: "Have you got five minutes to check if you're eligible for NHS Healthy Start?" NHS logo is visible in the top right corner.

ALT A kitchen counter with fresh fruits and vegetables, a knife, milk, and an NHS Healthy Start card being held. Text reads: "Have you got five minutes to check if you're eligible for NHS Healthy Start?" NHS logo is visible in the top right corner.

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Stop Loan Sharks England
@SLSEnglandAug 20
🎒 School uniform costs can soon add up. If you're worried about the cost of uniforms or other back-to-school essentials, support may be available. 💡 Before borrowing: ✅ Check if your local council offers school uniform grants ✅ Speak to your child's school about available support 💰 Need to borrow? Choose a safe and legal lender, such as a Credit Union or CDFI. ⚠️ Worried about a lender or think you've borrowed from a loan shark? 📞 Call 0300 555 2222 🌐 stoploansharks.co.uk #StopLoanSharksEngland #SchoolUniformSupport #BackToSchool #UniformHelp #SaferBorrowing
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VoluntaryActionLeeds@VolActionLeedsAug 18
With the NHS Healthy Start scheme, you could get help towards the cost of vegetables, fruit, milk, infant formula and pulses. 🍏 If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to access the scheme👉ow.ly/R1ob50ZAT27
Shopping trolley containing fruit, vegetables, pulses, milk and other food items. Text reads: NHS Healthy Start can help you buy fruit, veg, pulses, milk and infant formula.

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LeedsBabyBank@leedsbabybankAug 13
Hey Leeds parents! 👋 Looking for a midweek moment of sanity joy? Totally free, super friendly, and full of fun. We’re delighted to have the wonderful Rachel from DWP and Green Doctor joining us this week, 📌 To Book your slot email: 📩 [email protected] #NoChildGoesWithout
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NHS Healthy Start Scheme
@NHSHealthyStartAug 12
Beans and pulses are a great source of protein - and one of the things you can get with NHS Healthy Start. You could get from £4.65 a week towards healthy foods and milk for your family. 📱Find out if you're eligible: healthystart.nhs.uk
A person pushes a shopping trolley with a baby inside it outdoors. The NHS and Healthy Start logos are visible. Text at the bottom reads, "Check if you're eligible."

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Stop Loan Sharks England
@SLSEnglandAug 11
🎒 School uniform costs can soon add up. If you're worried about the cost of uniforms or other back-to-school essentials, support may be available. 💡 Before borrowing: ✅ Check if your local council offers school uniform grants ✅ Speak to your child's school about available support 💰 Need to borrow? Choose a safe and legal lender, such as a Credit Union or CDFI. ⚠️ Worried about a lender or think you've borrowed from a loan shark? 📞 Call 0300 555 2222 🌐 stoploansharks.co.uk #StopLoanSharksEngland #SchoolUniformSupport #BackToSchool #UniformHelp #SaferBorrowing
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BARCA-Leeds@BARCALeedsJul 2
Kicking off this Thursday 2nd July! In collaboration with @YourBackYardCIC the Better Together team are running a FREE 6-week programme of accessible walking sports sessions, open to anyone over 18 and living in Leeds. #BetterTogether #WalkingSports #YourBackYardLeeds
Barca, Better Together and Your Back Yard logo in top right corner 'Walking Sports Sessions Coming Soon' Illustration of three people jogging in brightly-coloured clothes 'Want to feel fitter, healthier and meet new people - all while having fun? Join our 6-week programme to try walking sports like football, netball and rounders, led by a qualified coach and open to adults of all abilities.' 'FREE! Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm' (Sports Field James McKenna Community Hub)

ALT Barca, Better Together and Your Back Yard logo in top right corner 'Walking Sports Sessions Coming Soon' Illustration of three people jogging in brightly-coloured clothes 'Want to feel fitter, healthier and meet new people - all while having fun? Join our 6-week programme to try walking sports like football, netball and rounders, led by a qualified coach and open to adults of all abilities.' 'FREE! Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm' (Sports Field James McKenna Community Hub)

Illustration of an older man and woman exercising. The woman has a speech bubble which says: 'No Need to run to play sport and have fun!' 'Making sport accessible: No matter your age, physical health, ability or experience! Who is it for? Anyone aged 18 and over in Leeds. Whether you used to play and miss playing sport, you're new to sport, have a health condition, or just fancy something a bit gentler - we'd love to have you there.' Get in touch: Jenny bettertogether@barca-leeds.org

ALT Illustration of an older man and woman exercising. The woman has a speech bubble which says: 'No Need to run to play sport and have fun!' 'Making sport accessible: No matter your age, physical health, ability or experience! Who is it for? Anyone aged 18 and over in Leeds. Whether you used to play and miss playing sport, you're new to sport, have a health condition, or just fancy something a bit gentler - we'd love to have you there.' Get in touch: Jenny [email protected]

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PHRC Leeds@PHRCLeedsJul 2
🌡️ Warm weather is here—and more to come! Help people stay cool with Welcome Spaces resources : 🟦 A4 Poster (P810) QR code 🟩 A5 Leaflet (L226) QR code plus beat the heat top tips Perfect for sharing. ➡️ Order now via your PHRC membership #BeatTheHeat #Leeds #WelcomeSpaces
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NHS Healthy Start Scheme
@NHSHealthyStartJun 30
With NHS Healthy Start , you can get free Healthy Start vitamins for you and your child. Find out more and check if you're eligible: 👉 healthystart.nhs.uk
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CitizensAdvice
@CitizensAdviceJun 30
WaterSure is a scheme which helps some people with their water bills 💧 To apply for the scheme, you must be on benefits and need to use a lot of water either for medical reasons or because your household has a certain number of school-age children ⤵️ bit.ly/4eOUSu9
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CitizensAdvice
@CitizensAdviceJun 10
Are you a carer? You can get help and support if you're responsible for looking after someone who has a disability, is getting old or has become ill. Learn more about what a carer is, your rights as a carer and the support available ⤵️ citizensadvice.org.uk/family… #CarersWeek
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