Older People

United Utilities – Raising awareness of priority services free train the trainer sessions

Help your service users access the extra support available from their water company United Utilities. This session gives your team the key information they need to confidently signpost people to United Utilities Priority Services Scheme

The session covers:

Independent Age – Key benefits for people over State Pension Age

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:

Online
Shared Topic Areas

Celebrating ten years of MUARG: Urban ageing research and action

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.

St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
Shared Topic Areas

ACAS: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – the essentials

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: 

Online

Spring to Life: Connect, Create & Care

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

Stretford Public Hall, Chester Road, Stretford, M32 0LG

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The State of the VCSE Sector research is a major piece of work mapping the size, scope, diversity, and impact of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations across Greater Manchester.

Your contribution helps ensure the activities, needs, challenges, and strengths of organisations like yours are fully represented. The stronger the evidence, the stronger our shared voice when advocating for funding, resources, and recognition.