Older People

The Sleep Charity have been running a new project called ‘Sleep Talkers’ since November which is designed to improve sleep issues. This is done through a ‘Train the Trainer’ approach with a focus on upskilling volunteers. The Sleep Charity have trained over 100 professionals since March and received excellent feedback! In September The Sleep Charity launched a second Sleep Talkers community ‘Adults 50+’.

In response to the cost-of-living crisis Independent Age are looking to provide 25 grants of £40,000 (£1million total) to charities and community organisations to get more money into the pockets of older people and help ensure they do not have to choose between buying food to eat and heating their home this winter.  Projects must be in addition to or an extension of existing work – the grants cannot fund business-as-usual projects.

This fund will support projects like:

This survey is designed to be completed by groups or organisations who have an interest in the Ring and Ride service, either on behalf of their members who use/would be interested in using the Ring and Ride service or from a policy perspective.

The aim of the research was to examine the housing options information for older people provided by each of the local authorities in Greater Manchester, with particular focus on older co-researchers’ experiences.

GMCVO are delivering a grants programme to support people from communities of identity or experience, based in Greater Manchester (including Glossop), that may struggle to achieve higher levels of mental wellbeing.

The communities GMCVO want to reach in year 3 are:

Age UK Manchester are offering scam awareness advice and support on a one to one or group basis. If you have fallen victim to a scam, or feel that you could benefit from some information on how to protect yourself from scams then contact Age UK who will be happy to book in a home visit.

Limited places are available for fully funded sessions facilitated by expert trainers for anyone aged 50+ from Greater Manchester.

Do you like making a difference?
Do you like working with others to make things better for your communities?
Would you like to get involved in something different over the next few months or learn new skills?
Do you want to take your activism to the next level?

Grants of between £15,000 and £75,000 are available to charitable organisations which provide care and services for older people, particularly if they have a neurodegenerative condition or are isolated.

A warm welcome is essential when encouraging older people to take part in activities and remain connected in their communities, especially if they have faced loneliness or social isolation. The Warm Welcome Toolkit has been created by Ageing Better in Camden after gathering ideas, resources and tips from older people that have been working with and delivery partners who have been running activities for the past seven years.