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Getting older

  • Age UK Manchester

    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
    Home – 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

  • Free needs and assessment

    Needs assessments are for adults (18 years of age or over) who may need help because of a disability, ill health or old age. Anyone who appears to have a need for care or support can have a needs assessment, regardless of the ‘level’ of those needs or the person’s financial resources. Even if you as the carer are providing all the care the person needs, they are still entitled to an assessment.

    Manchester
    Telephone
    0161 234 5001

    Trafford
    Telephone
    0161 912 5199

    Website
    Trafford Directory | Adults and Older People

  • 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
    Chorlton good neighbours

  • Eldergym Senior Fitness

    Useful exercises with videos for keeping strong in old age.

    Website
    ELDERGYM

  • 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
    Care & Repair- Manchester

  • 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

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 9 July 2026