Independent Age has launched its new advice guide, Managing anxiety and depression, to aid older people's mental health. Listen along to the podcast series, or order a free copy of the guide below: independentage.org/get-advice/man…

A group of cafes have launched across Greater Manchester offering a real transformation to people with dementia. Working with the Manchester Camerata orchestra and Alzheimer’s Society, 10 cafes will offer research-based music therapy programmes. manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music…

Watch the new LGBTQ+ Healthy Ageing Film discussing older people's experience with life with HIV. Produced by DKBmed, and first premiered at LGBT Foundation, the film features HIV Consultant Dr. Laura Walters and Drag Queen and HIV Activist Daisy Puller. event.on24.com/wcc/r/4709797/…

The GM Ageing Hub’s Ageing in Place Pathfinder team have hosted their Year 2 Learning Event, celebrating the impact and learning to date from the groundbreaking Ageing in Place Pathfinder, a £4 million investment over three years to work with residents over 50 years old!

The Ageing in Place Pathfinder have released their second annual report, in collaboration with the Pathfinder Partnerships and the work of the Pathfinder Lead Organisations to develop the resident-led Partnerships across Greater Manchester. greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/age…

Salford City Council is offering a free Mental Health First Aid Champion Course over the coming months to anyone who works or volunteers in Salford. If you are interested in attending, you can register by following the booking links below: partnersinsalford.org/salford-health…

A short film has been created, featuring Irene, a resident from a Pathfinder neighbourhood, who has benefitted from the digital inclusion work through the Ageing In Place Pathfinder (AIPP). You can watch the full film here: youtube.com/watch?v=CNVO7a…

The Centre for Ageing Better's new 'spotlight' series explores the crisis of poor-quality housing's effect on older people, who are vulnerable to health impacts and a lack of renter's rights and support. ageing-better.org.uk/sites/default/…

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) have published a collection around frailty and improvements to care. Over half of people aged over 85 live with moderate or severe frailty, which is expected to double between 2016 and 2041. evidence.nihr.ac.uk/collection/fra…

On December 31 2024, eVisas will replace physical immigration documents for almost all non-UK and non-Irish citizens. For help with your eVisa application and process, the GMCA have created a guidance, resources & support page that you can find here: linktr.ee/greatermanches…

Did you know that #Ageism impacts mental health? Repeated negative portrayals of older people, or the absence of positive portrayals, can lead to poor body image or increased pessimism and anxiety about getting older. Find out more: agewithoutlimits.org/what-ageism/fr… #AgePositive

With winter soon approaching, it's important to make sure you are safe and healthy as the temperatures drop. If you are aged 65 and over, you can get a free Winter Flu vaccine this year. Find out more, or book your appointment, here: nhs.uk/live-well/seas…

There will be a one-off payment to Salford pensionable age people to help with their heating bills

A new report has found that digital-only banking could risk marginalising older customers, leaving them more vulnerable to scams and digital exclusion, as just 7,000 physical bank branches remain in the UK. Read the full article here: bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service is hosting a free event on Thursday 5 December at House of Books and Friends. 10-11am: For professionals/organisations wanting to learn more about GM Bereavement Service 11-12pm: For individuals looking for bereavement support

Two members of the GM Housing, Planning and Ageing group (Mark Hammond and Shannon Conway) have produced an insightful podcast covering the subject of Age-friendly placemaking and design. You can access the podcast episode here: linkedin.com/posts/picturet…

The Dying in Poverty 2024 report by end-of-life charity Marie Curie reveals a 19% increase in people dying in poverty over the last four years. Read the report here: mariecurie.org.uk/globalassets/m…

Be vigilant against scam text messages claiming to be from Government departments offering winter fuel subsidies. Don't click on links to fake websites, provide personal/bank details, or make any payments. Report scams to Action Fraud at actionpraudpolice.uk

The Alzheimer's Society has published its new report: 'Because we’re human too: why dementia training for care workers matters and how to deliver it.' You can read the full report here: alzheimers.org.uk/sites/default/…

We have made the decision to step away from using X on the 10th February 2025. Please read our full statement below. View our Bluesky resources: manchestercommunitycentral.org/bluesky-resour…