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Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton
Just north of the city centre of Leeds, Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton create a lively and diverse neighbourhood filled with cultural richness, historical charm and modern amenities.
Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton are some of Leeds's most vibrant and cosmopolitan districts. Back in the early 19th century, it was covered in trees, but with Leeds growing and surrounding districts such as Chapel Allerton becoming more popular, it was decided to clear the forest and make way for a ‘New Leeds”.
With its affordable housing, Harehills is often the home to many people who first move to Leeds. In the 1820’s it was home to the first wave of Irish immigrants, followed by Scots. By the late 1890s Harehills saw an influx of Russian and Polish Jewish refugees escaping pogroms there. Finally, the 20th Century brought Eastern Europeans from Poland, Latvia, Serbia and Ukraine, to be followed by West Indians, Pakistanis, Indians and Bangladeshis. In the latter half of the 20th century and the last few years we have started to see new arrivals from Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe.
Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton are a haven, for food enthusiasts presenting a variety of cuisines from all corners of the world. Indulge in delicacies, at The Island Grill or savour the authentic Ethiopian tastes at Queen of Sheba; there's something to delight every palate. For those seeking flavours East Side Cafe is a brunch spot known for its hearty meals.
The vibrant multicultural heritage of Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton is renowned throughout. This is best exemplified by the Chapeltown Carnival. A celebration that pays homage to Caribbean and African traditions. The area is home, to a range of communities that contribute to a tapestry of languages, cultures and traditions.
For those needing care in Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton, Right at Home provides quality home care as part of our care at-home services. You or your loved one may not necessarily need a lot of help but we are here to support you with daily activities to enable independence, and well-being and prevent isolation and loneliness. We also provide specialist care such as dementia care, live-in care and respite care.
Right at Home – Leeds East. Roundhay to Rothwell offer a range of care services in Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton, these include:
- Help with everyday tasks
- Food and clothes shopping
- Washing and dressing
- Medication support
- Respite for family carers
- Food preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Social interaction in the community
- Support with using public transport and escorting on journeys
- Pursuing hobbies and interests
- Emotional support
- A friend to listen to or talk to
Live-in Care in Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton
You or your loved one may not necessarily need a lot of help. But we’re here to support you with daily activities to enable independence, and well-being and prevent isolation and loneliness.
Live-in care involves having a trusted and reliable CarerGiver live with you in your own home. Our private live-in CareGivers are available across Harehills to offer support with day-to-day activities, personal hygiene, companionship, and even specialist medical care.
Our live-in care services in Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton are a viable alternative to a care home, offering one-to-one highly personalised, flexible care and support in the comfortable and familiar surroundings of your own home.
To find out more about our home care services for people living in Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton and surrounding villages, please contact us or speak with a member of our friendly team at 0113-833-1950.
Charities around Harehills, Chapeltown & Potternewton
Action For Gipton Elderly
We put on activities and services to help older people in Gipton live independently, we also provide help and support to people who may be vulnerable, lonely or isolated.
Burmantofts Community Friends
75 Stoney Rock Lane, Leeds, UK
We offer services including friendly visiting or phone calls, accompanying health appointments, garden tidy-up, help with winter warmth and a weekly drop-in session. Our activities include lunch clubs, chair-based exercise, a friendship group, a men's group, and an art class.
Care & Repair (Leeds)
As an independent, self-sustaining home improvement agency we create our own future, growing our organisation to secure new sources of income to provide a complementary, quality, holistic service to our clients.
We aim to be an effective and efficient charitable organisation – clear about the costs and benefits of our work, listening to our clients and providing an excellent service.
We value all staff, volunteers and Trustees and ensure we have a skilled, high quality and diverse team.
Email: enquiries@care-repair-leeds.org.uk
Web: https://care-repair-leeds.org.uk/
323 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HT
Community Action for Roundhay Elderly (CARE)
Community Action for Roundhay Elderly (CARE) is a Neighbourhood Network run by the Royal Voluntary Service (RVS). We work to enable older people in the Roundhay and Oakwood areas to retain their independence, involvement in the local community and social lives. Our committed volunteers support us in providing a great range of services to our members including befriending, assistance with hospital appointments, day trips and a range of social clubs and activities including singing, creative writing and arts & crafts.
Tel: 0113 268 0406
roundhayhhl@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
Leeds Black Elders Association
We provide services including, home security and safety assessments, meals-on-wheels, housing support and a drop-in. We also offer activities through our health and wellbeing hub and a weekly activity club.
Tel: 0113-237 4332
The Jamaica Society
The Jamaica Society Leeds is one of the UK’s most revered Jamaican community organisations. Founded by six first generation Jamaicans in 1977, we fly the flag for Jamaica, land we love, and Leeds, the city we love and champion the preservation and heritage of Jamaican culture. A registered charity, we operate from our very own Jamaica House, based in the heart of the African Caribbean community that we have been committed to caring for, developing and supporting for decades.
hello@jamaicasocietyleeds.co.uk
https://www.jamaicasocietyleeds.co.uk/
Jamaica House, 277 Chapeltown Road, Leeds LS7 3HA
RVS Community Action for Roundhay Elderly
Our volunteers offer activities and support, including practical help and companionship, groups and clubs, exercise classes, community transport and home library services.
1st Floor, Shoulder of Mutton Business Centre,
45 Potternewton Lane
Leeds LS7 3LW
roundhayhhl@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk/hubs/1420-leeds-and-york
Recruitment
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