Shona McFarlane (@mcfarlanesvl) 's Twitter Profile
Shona McFarlane

@mcfarlanesvl

Love living and working in Leeds as Deputy Director, Adults and Health, Leeds City Council and tweeting in a personal capacity.

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Leeds Safeguarding Adults Board (@leedssab) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're updating our plan about our work to help people be safe from abuse & neglect in Leeds. We'd like to know what you think. Please take part in our short survey at: tinyurl.com/LSAB-Survey

We're updating our plan about our work to help people be safe from abuse & neglect in Leeds.
We'd like to know what you think. 
Please take part in our short survey at: tinyurl.com/LSAB-Survey
ADASS (@1adass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge congratulations to our brilliant past president Beverley tarka for her honour. Congratulations also to the colleagues and friends of ADASS who have been recognised for their work in adult #socialcare including Carolyn Hague, Isaac Samuels & John Jackson.

Leeds Directory (@leedsdirectory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We're having warm weather in Leeds, getting hotter as we go through the week. With highs of 28°C expected by the weekend. Take a look at these tips to help #BeattheHeat 🥤 Stay hydrated ☀️ Stay in the shade 🧴 Use sun cream 💚 Check on vulnerable neighbours, friends and relatives

We're having warm weather in Leeds, getting hotter as we go through the week. With highs of 28°C expected by the weekend.
Take a look at these tips to help #BeattheHeat
🥤 Stay hydrated
☀️ Stay in the shade
🧴 Use sun cream
💚 Check on vulnerable neighbours, friends and relatives
ADASS (@1adass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Good #socialcare offers a friendly face, a chat, it enables us to take part in life, work, meet friends, family & helps fight loneliness. But too often there isn't enough time or money. We're calling for greater investment in social care #carecantwait #LonelinessAwarenessWeek

Good #socialcare offers a friendly face, a chat, it enables us to take part in life, work, meet friends, family & helps fight loneliness. But too often there isn't enough time or money. We're calling for greater investment in social care #carecantwait #LonelinessAwarenessWeek
PHRC Leeds (@phrcleeds) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This session will focuses on addressing health inequalities within Gypsy Traveller communities, and will highlight the crucial importance of cultural awareness and understanding this community's barriers when working towards improving health outcomes.

This session will focuses on addressing health inequalities within Gypsy Traveller communities, and will highlight the crucial importance of cultural awareness and understanding this community's barriers when working towards improving health outcomes.
Leeds Community Foundation (@leedscommfound) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Are you a community organisation working in Leeds? Do you want to support people with the skills, tools and confidence they need to be active online? Join our online briefing event on 01/07 to learn about The Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund 👇 💻 Register: tickettailor.com/events/leedsco…

Are you a community organisation working in Leeds? Do you want to support people with the skills, tools and confidence they need to be active online?

Join our online briefing event on 01/07 to learn about The Leeds Digital Inclusion Fund 👇 

💻 Register: tickettailor.com/events/leedsco…
Hourglass (Safer Ageing) (@wearehourglass_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Join our free “We are Hourglass” webinar to learn about who we are and what we do to end the abuse, harm and exploitation of older people across the UK. Book for free here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/140723260359… #saferageing #webinar #charity #stoppingabuse

Join our free “We are Hourglass” webinar to learn about who we are and what we do to end the abuse, harm and exploitation of older people across the UK. 

Book for free here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/140723260359… 

#saferageing #webinar #charity #stoppingabuse
ADASS (@1adass) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Alyson Scurfield discusses how TSA’s #EverydayTEC campaign communicates in accessible language the positive impact TEC can have on the lives of those of us who draw on care & support. Read her blog👇 adass.org.uk/everyday-tec-c… #CareCantWait

Alyson Scurfield discusses how <a href="/TSA/">TSA</a>’s #EverydayTEC campaign communicates in accessible language the positive impact TEC can have on the lives of those of us who draw on care &amp; support. Read her blog👇
adass.org.uk/everyday-tec-c…

#CareCantWait
anncrafttrust (@anncrafttrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Safeguarding Adults Week 2025 will take place from Monday 17 to Friday 21 November. Get your free resources to help you support the week here: anncrafttrust.org/safeguarding-a… #SafeguardingAdultsWeek

Safeguarding Adults Week 2025 will take place from Monday 17 to Friday 21 November.

Get your free resources to help you support the week here: anncrafttrust.org/safeguarding-a… 

#SafeguardingAdultsWeek
Leeds Directory (@leedsdirectory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Struggling with the loss of a loved one? Don't struggle alone. Leeds Directory can connect you with advice and support services that specialise in supporting people who have experienced bereavement Find support here 👉 leedsdirectory.org/bereavement-su…

Struggling with the loss of a loved one? Don't struggle alone. 

Leeds Directory can connect you with advice and support services that specialise in supporting people who have experienced bereavement

Find support here 👉 leedsdirectory.org/bereavement-su…
The Disclosure & Barring Service (@dbsgovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know you can track your application online? For Basic DBS checks: disclosure.homeoffice.gov.uk/HomeOfficeExte… For Standard and Enhanced DBS checks: secure.crbonline.gov.uk/enquiry/enquir… If you have any application-specific queries, please call 03000 200 190.

Hourglass (Safer Ageing) (@wearehourglass_) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Is somebody forcing you to sign their name into your will? We're here to help you through our 24/7 helpline. Call us anytime for free and confidential advice, guidance and support on 0808 808 8141. #EconomicAbuse #StoppingAbuse #Hourglass #Helpline #SaferAgeing

Is somebody forcing you to sign their name into your will?

We're here to help you through our 24/7 helpline.

Call us anytime for free and confidential advice, guidance and support on 0808 808 8141.

 #EconomicAbuse #StoppingAbuse #Hourglass #Helpline #SaferAgeing
The Disclosure & Barring Service (@dbsgovuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Did you know that Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks are free-of-charge for volunteers? The applications are still processed in the same way as for a paid position. Find out more about volunteer applications, here: gov.uk/government/pub…

Did you know that Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks are free-of-charge for volunteers? The applications are still processed in the same way as for a paid position.

Find out more about volunteer applications, here: gov.uk/government/pub…
LGA Wellbeing (@lgawellbeing) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Strengthening public health: 10-year plan and the role of peer challenge The 10 YR Health Plan for England introduced a national peer review system for public health ⁦David Fothergill⁩ writes about the lessons and experience from LGA peer challenges local.gov.uk/topics/social-…

Leeds Directory (@leedsdirectory) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Yorkshire from today until Tues 15th July 🌡️🥵 ⚠️ Keep a close eye on older people, young children, and people with long term health conditions as they are at greater risk. Advice on coping with hot weather 👉nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Yorkshire from today until Tues 15th July 🌡️🥵
⚠️ Keep a close eye on older people, young children, and people with long term health conditions as they are at greater risk.
Advice on coping with hot weather 👉nhs.uk/live-well/seas…
UK Health Security Agency (@ukhsa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With an Amber Heat-Health alert declared for 6 regions of England - and several others seeing yellow alerts - it's worth watching out for those who might find it difficult to cope with high temperatures. ☀️ 🌡️ Find out the latest here: gov.uk/government/new…

With an Amber Heat-Health alert declared for 6 regions of England - and several others seeing yellow alerts - it's worth watching out for those who might find it difficult to cope with high temperatures. ☀️ 🌡️ 

Find out the latest here: gov.uk/government/new…
Jeremy Porteus (@jeremyhlin.bsky.social) (@jeremy_hlin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Connecting #Health & #Housing, from virtual into reality. We are proud to support this programme. And thanks Sean North East and North Cumbria NHS & Fiona Partners in Care and Health for presenting at #HLINSummit24 back in March in Leeds. Check out  housinglin.org.uk/Events/housing…

Connecting #Health &amp; #Housing, from virtual into reality. We are proud to support this programme. And thanks Sean <a href="/NENC_NHS/">North East and North Cumbria NHS</a> &amp; Fiona <a href="/ptnrscarehealth/">Partners in Care and Health</a> for presenting at #HLINSummit24 back in March in Leeds. Check out 
housinglin.org.uk/Events/housing…
Verity O’Hara (@verityohara) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Having been part of the Kirkstall Festival committee I’m completely in awe of the dedication, passion and drive of a small group of amazing people who create the Festival and now the pre-fundraiser! Epic Stuff! #commuitypower #leeds #kirkstallfest

Having been part of the Kirkstall Festival committee I’m completely in awe of the dedication, passion and drive of a small group of amazing people who create the Festival and now the pre-fundraiser! Epic Stuff! #commuitypower #leeds #kirkstallfest