Older People

Manchester City Council’s Digital Inclusion team has launched a new Digital Inclusion Handbook, bringing together the support and resources available across the city to help people get online with confidence. The handbook is designed for residents and those supporting residents. 

It includes clear information on:

Could you help someone find the home and care they need in the UK’s first LGBTQIA+ Extra Care housing scheme?
You might already know that the Council, in partnership with Great Places and LGBT Foundation, are building the UK’s first LGBTQIA+ majority Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range.

The idea behind the Kindred House development is to provide appropriate accommodation for older LGBTQIA+ to live and enjoy their later years with dignity and respect, along with some care needs met on site – and without the worry of discrimination in later life.

Community Health MCR - Community Cancer Conversations Programme 2026-2027

You’ve told Ladybarn Community Hub that “cancer feels deeply isolating”, “there aren’t always spaces to talk openly with people who understand, especially outside the hospital”.

So Ladybarn Community Hub are creating something new together! A community space for conversation, peer support, connection, reflection, belonging.

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has published the Summer Readiness Toolkit’ a Talking about heat guide – A toolkit for organisations supporting older people during hot weather and the Heat health Action Card for the VCFSE Sector to support your planning and response.

In line with government guidance, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority is asking all VCFSE partners to take the following actions:

Join this free event in celebration of Age Without Limits Day!

Following on from successful performances at prestigious venues including Manchester (Royal Exchange Theatre), Oldham, Chester - You are invited to join Annette, Enid, Joan, Kinisha Yvonne (the cast) for this extra special performance. 

Greater Manchester’s Age-friendly Strategy, 2024-2034 is a commitment from partners in the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub to delivering on the shared priorities, outcomes and objectives to address the opportunities and challenges of an ageing population in Greater Manchester.