Getting older

  • Age UK

    Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.

    Telephone
    0800 055 6112

    Website
    Age UK

  • Dementia UK

    Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.

    Telephone
    0800 888 6678

    Website
    Dementia UK

    Email
    helpline@dementiauk.org

  • The Silver Line

    Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

    Telephone
    0800 470 80 90

    Website
    The Silver Line Helpline

  • Age UK Manchester

    Age UK Manchester offers information, advice and support to people aged 60 or over as well as projects and services across Manchester.

    Website
    www.ageuk.org.uk

  • Chorlton Good Neighbours

    For older men, for older women! A group with services and activities that may be for you: coffee mornings linked to community nurse clinics, visits to you at home, trips, snooker, gardening.

    Website
    www.chorltongoodneighbours.org

  • Eldergym Senior Fitness

    Useful exercises with videos for keeping strong in old age.

    Website
    www.eldergym.com

  • Indian Senior Citizens’ Centre

    The Indian Senior Citizens Centre is a Charity Registered (1040167) BME Voluntary organisation which provides culturally sensitive Day Resource Services for Indian Older People of city wide Manchester, Trafford, Stockport, Bury and Salford.

    Website
    iscc-manchester.co.uk

  • Manchester Care & Repair

    A local charity working primarily with older people who own their own home. Free help and advice on choosing a builder, being energy efficient, safety and security of your home, and the HandyHelp Service can help with small DIY jobs and to address things when you come home after a stay in hospital.

    Website
    www.careandrepair-manchester.org.uk

  • Having Falls

    Having a fall is frightening and can affect your confidence. There are lots of things that can be done to reduce your risk of falling. We have a community falls team who can come and see you at home if you are having falls or worried about falling. Just ring to request this.

    Telephone
    0161 209 9960

    Website
    Central Manchester falls service

  • Manchester Carers

    Manchester Carers has two main projects to help older neighbours, click below to find out more.

    Website
    www.manchestercares.org.uk