The organisations in this sub-category offer information that will be of use to older people and to those who work with them.
You will also find information of use to older people in the Advice and Support, Health and Leisure sections.
Provides help and information to all concerned about the abuse of older people
Provide a caring and supportive service for elderly people of Afro Caribbean descent who are inhabitants of Central/South Manchester and Trafford
A charity ensuring the needs of older people are being met in this country
Provides a home improvement service to older and disabled homeowners, helping them to maintain their independence by repairing, improving and adapting their homes
A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping older people live safely, securely and independently - with a choice of services to suit all needs.
Practical help and support (including transport) for elderly and disabled people in the M20 and M14 areas of Manchester.
The first chat site in the UK developed specifically for the over 50s
To promote social policies which will allow all older people to achieve
Website of The Now & Then Project which aimed to break down barriers between young and older people living in the Miles Platting, Ancoats and Collyhurst area.
An information and advocacy service, working with and for older people in East Manchester. Services are free, confidential, impartial and open to anyone aged 55 and over and/or their carers. The project focuses on providing people with information about services that can help meet their housing needs along with issues concerning general health and well being.
Providing information for older people on a range of issues
Creates learning opportunities for both older and young people in their own neighbourhoods.
Promote the welfare of the community in general and Irish people in particular in Manchester
Provides a base for the provision of local community led facilities, services and activities in the Longsight and Levenshulme areas.
Advocacy and Information project Voicing the needs of older people
Support for older Asian people and their carers
Short term practical help for older people who want to stay in their own home. Services include accident prevention, security, small repairs, grant aided repairs, benefits advice, financial advice
Day centre, facilities include luncheon club, arts & crafts, relaxation, outins, library and hairdresser
A purpose built centre to accommodate the special needs of people who are visually impaired and physically disabled
Northmoor Community Association will work towards improving the quality of life for people living or working within the Northmoor area through the promotion of charitable purposes to relieve poverty, promote health, advance education and provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation. Our aims are: to establish, maintain and manage a community building. to promote and run training, vocational training, workshops, advice sessions, events and other activities in furtherance of our objectives. to assist local charitable activities through the provision of a small grants scheme for local charitable bodies. to undertake any other activities considered appropriate in furtherance of the above objectives. The Community Association is made up of many different people as well as the Board. We have paid staff who help run and manage the centre on a day to day basis as well as a team of hard working volunteers who help provide services in the Community Centre.
Provides a befriending service to people in the gorton area, aged 60+ and living in their own homes
A friendly group,55+, meeting the first Tuesday of each month with a guest speaker. Other activities include heritage walks, theatre visits, play reading, walking for health, computing etc.Meetings start at 2.00 pm and a warm welcome is extended to all. Contact: Trevor Cheetham on 0161 434 6377