@agefriendlysalford
“Age Friendly” is about recognising the challenges of an ageing population and looking at all the different ways that together we can rise to those challenges, foster healthy and active ageing, make it possible for people to continue to stay in their homes
Welcome back to Age Friendly Salford.
We’re really pleased to start the new year with you and to share what’s happening on our first week back.
Click the link to see what’s coming up:
https://agefriendlysalford.org.uk/activities/
As we wrap up 2025, we want to send a thank you to all our incredible volunteers, partners, and older people in our community. Your time and energy have made a real difference, we couldn’t have done it without you!
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a 2026 filled with learning and connection!
On the 11th and 12th of November we took part in the Neighbourhood Health Service Simulation, at the NHS providers conference.
We trained on new temporary systems and worked together as a combined health service for this neighbourhood.
It was a very interesting way of learning and participating.
Visited the Tian Cheng Temple on Tuesday.
The lady who manages the temple shared all their activities: recycled handbag making, gardening, meditation and keyring making.
It was great to see my brew and chat people from Swinton joining in with the meditation and enjoying the free vegan food.
This Monday 17th November, we had an interesting brew and chat session with a senior project officer who is working with the Eccles regeneration project.
The group enjoyed hearing the plans and potential updates, shared many ideas and were pleased to have been apart of the conversation.
Yesterday, had a wonderful brew and chat in for Self-care Week.
As a group we did some chair exercises to get everyone warmed up as exercise came up a lot.
Then the group took part in some breathing techniques to help everyone leave the session feeling calm and relaxed.
Yesterday we welcomed Silver Economy Forum delegates to Salford to showcase our Age Friendly work. Visitors from all over the world learned about Tech and Tea and Age Friendly Standards, with Geoff and Tania sharing their experiences.
Its time to shine a light on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung condition that affects over 1.2 million people in the UK.
Visit our awareness page to learn more:
agefriendlysalford.org.uk/awareness-raising/copd-awareness-day
#COPDAwareness #LungHealth
We joined a workshop at Eccles Gateway to share ideas for the future of Eccles Town Centre
Loved hearing creative ways to make Eccles even better.
Proud to share Age Friendly Salford’s work and see the community come together!
#Eccles #Community
If you're aged 75 or over and eligible for Pension Credit, you could qualify for a free TV Licence – saving you up to £174.50 a year.
Check if you're eligible:
gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator
#PensionCredit #PensionCreditWeekofAction2025
If you're eligible for Pension Credit, you could receive:
• free dental treatment
• help with transport costs for hospital appointments
Check if you're eligible:
gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator
#PensionCredit #PensionCreditWeekofAction2025
If you’re eligible for Pension Credit you could also receive:
• A Warm Home Discount to reduce electricity costs
• Cold Weather Payments during particularly cold spells
Check if you're eligible:
gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator
#PensionCredit #PensionCreditWeekofAction2025
🚍 Final Week Alert – Free Morning Bus Travel!
Until 30 Nov, TfGM Older & Disabled Person’s Pass holders can travel free on buses before 9:30am across Greater Manchester.
Tell your friends and enjoy the ride!
#TfGM #FreeBusTravel #AgeFriendlySalford #AccessibleTransport
If you get Pension Credit, you might also qualify for:
• Council Tax Reduction to lower council tax bills
• Housing Benefit for rent
• Support for Mortgage Interest for home owners
Check if you're eligible by using the online calculator at:
gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator
#PensionCredit
From 1–30 Nov, TfGM Older & Disabled Person’s Pass holders can travel free on buses before 9:30am across Greater Manchester! 🚍
After a successful August trial, your feedback will shape if it becomes permanent.
Spread the word!
#TfGM #FreeBusTravel #AgeFriendlySalford #AccessibleTransport
We’re proud to support the amazing Wrap Up Salford project by Worsley Rotary Club 💛
Donate your coats at your local Gateway Centre
Deadline: 28th October
Every coat helps! Please share and spread the word so we can keep Salford warm together.
#WrapUpSalford #KeepSalfordWarm #WinterSupport
🗣️ Got 5 minutes? Take our quick questionnaire and help make Salford an even better place to live!
Your input helps bring the changes you want to see closer to home.
👉 https://ow.ly/fnKa50Xe8XL
#Salford #CommunityVoice
This week we had a great Avoiding Scams workshop with Sharon from Age UK, helping us feel safer & more confident online. 💻
Boost your digital confidence at a Digital Drop-In & learn more about Digitober:
https://agefriendlysalford.org.uk/awareness-raising/digitober/
🎉 Course Complete! We just wrapped our first Digital Skills for Employment course with @DWP support.
From Googling to CVs to Universal Credit—learners made big strides!
One 65-year-old said: “I was scared, but now I can Google like everyone else.”
#DigitalSkills #DWP #LifelongLearning
First Aid Workshop
What a fantastic day at our Age Friendly Salford workshop with the amazing British Red Cross team!
From CPR and recovery positions to defibs and spotting heart attacks — we packed in loads of life-saving skills.
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us!
agefriendlysalford.org.uk
