Age-friendly Mcr

Today we celebrate #AgeWithoutLimits Day. The #AgeFriendlyMCR Board produced ‘They call us Baby Boomers: A manifesto’- reminding ourselves & our city who we are, where we have come from & where we are going! #Ageism youtu.be/UGtc0pXf0BM?fe…

Older people like Rosemary are missing out on vital healthcare due to issues booking a GP appointment, exacerbated by the introduction of online systems. Read our new campaign report that outlines the impact on lonely or isolated older people: bit.ly/4sunPjX

The NHS Health Check is a free check-up of your overall health. It can tell you whether you’re at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease & stroke ✅ Visit our website for more info on how to book: manchesterlco.org/nhs-health-che…

#April 2026 Manchester Age Friendly E-Bulletin 250th edition!) Your monthly update of news, events, information and resources for Manchester’s older residents. #MakingManchesterFairer #AgeFriendlyMCR content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKMAN…

Active April - Day 1: Commit to being more active this month, starting today actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril

Older people's voices must be heard in elections! But how we vote has changed e.g. you now need to show a photo ID to register your vote! Let's make sure that older people aren't left out of this process. Read the Gov's guide to voting here: gov.uk/how-to-vote #AdvocacyWorks

We spoke up for older people in Parliament at the Government's session about their recently published Warm Homes Plan.🏠 Dion, our Energy Policy Manager, shared your concerns about rising energy bills and told MPs what they can do to increase support for older people. Watch📺:

Manchester His Majesty’s Armed Forces Veterans – this one’s for you. From 1 April, all Manchester veterans can access free gym and fitness classes at 11 council‑operated leisure centres across the city.

Did you know that Mancunians are living longer lives? That's according to figures released recently from the Office for National Statistics. You can learn more about these improvements – and the ongoing work to tackle health inequality in Manchester – at orlo.uk/9lrC2

If you need help with money matters, you may qualify for discretionary housing and council tax payments. If you have a money emergency, we have fuel and cash grants you can apply for. Visit orlo.uk/VvQG4 for more information. #MakingManchesterFairer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. If you’re 50+, or at higher risk, take the step that saves lives and ask for a PSA blood test. Check your risk at: orlo.uk/8er7o

🤝🐝 AGE FRIENDLY MANCHESTER: Today we celebrated Elaine Unegbu, who is retiring after more than a decade as the Chair of the @MCC_AFMTeam Board. She is a truly wonderful example of a Mancunian, always giving back to the city and putting others before herself. (1/2)

Not enough people get the money they are entitled to. Most recent figures show Pension Credit take up at 62%. Using this as the mechanism to target energy support at low income older people will miss hundreds of thousands of people. Urgent progress on data matching essential.

You Wanna Be in our GANG ???? See video for more ...... Richard is looking for more people to join his group #BetterTogether

🌟 Whalley Range Volunteer Fair Pre‑festival event by WRCF, WRYOA & Celebrate! 📅 28 March 2026 ⏰ 2–4pm 📍 JNR8 Youth & Community Centre, 82 Cromwell Ave, M16 0BG Come along, meet local groups, and discover how you can make a difference.

Manchester Advice Forum - a briefing from @ShelterGM on the Renters Rights Act, a speed introduction to new services being delivered in Mcr and the chance to chat to loads of great people from the city's advice sector #McrAdviceForum

💛 #MakeMarchChatty – Let’s Get People Talking! 💛 This March, we’re inviting everyone to take part in #MakeMarchChatty - a month of fun, feel-good fundraising to support The Chatty Café Scheme.

Welcome to the Chatty Café Scheme! 💛 Thank you for registering and being part of something that brings people together and helps reduce loneliness and isolation. We’re so glad you’re here. More details below ⤵️ thechattycafescheme.co.uk/venue/costa-co… #chattycafe #stokeontrent

Exciting opportunity for Greater Manchester community groups! Our Wheels and Walks project is here to support local groups in delivering walking, wheeling, and cycling activities, helping more people travel actively in their local areas. 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ 💰 Grants of up to £5,000 are available. Apply here: bit.ly/4ntJAyf

💧 Hydration Nation 💧 This @NHWeek our Dietetic Team has been out and about visiting care homes to share the importance of staying hydrated! A lovely time was had by all! Every drop counts! 💙 Let’s keep the momentum going—how are you staying hydrated? @mcrlco @TraffordLCO