Older People

This online course aims to give frontline workers an introductory overview of key benefits for people over State Pension Age, including Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment. Independent Age will also demonstrate how to use the online entitledto benefits calculator.

This course is aimed at non-welfare benefits advice roles.

By the end of the session you should be able to:

Join the Manchester Urban Ageing Research Group’s (MUARG) to celebrate thei 10-year anniversary. To celebrate ten years of MUARG’s collective research into making cities and communities better for older people, they are hosting a range of workshops for everyone to attend: older people, community groups, policymakers, third sector organisation members, researchers, and more. These workshops will focus on how meaningful co-production can be achieved and shaping the group’s future research agenda.

When recruiting and managing people employers must consider equality and fairness at all stages of employment. People at work are protected by equality law. 

We will explore the law around discrimination and look at practical steps for employers and managers to take when creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Employers who prioritise good practice around equality, diversity, and inclusion can: 

Featuring Creative Minds, Connected Care: GM Older Adults NMHT Collaboration Event

Join this unique GM-wide workshop taking place simultaneously across all 10 Greater Manchester localities. Each locality will host its own in‑person session while contributing to a shared set of GM-wide aims. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the region through wider networking.

About the Workshop

Cuimhne culturally sensitive dementia awareness training programme aims to promote new and evidence–based ways of thinking about dementia and is geared towards the needs of different groups.

54% of UK pensioners on a low income find it a struggle to keep up with bills and credit commitments, according to polling published in September 2025 by the Living Wage Foundation.1.9 million, or 16% of pensioners in the UK are living in relative poverty, according to a 2024 study by Age UK.