On 13 February 2019, the GM Ageing Hub brought together Greater Manchester system leaders, older people’s groups, world-leading academics, national and international partners, and community sector innovators to focus on the next phase of building an age-friendly city-region.
Programme
Plenary speakers:
- Andy Burnham - Mayor of Greater Manchester
- Cllr Brenda Warrington - Leader of Tameside Council and Portfolio Lead member for Age-Friendly Greater Manchester and Equalities
- Elaine Unegbu – Greater Manchester Older People’s Network
- Dr Anna Dixon - Centre for Ageing Better
- Pam Smith – Chief Executive, Stockport Council and Chief Executive Lead for Age-Friendly Greater Manchester and Equalities
- Jon Rouse – Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
- Prof Debbie Price - The University of Manchester
- Anne-Berit Rafoss - Oslo kommune
Organisations involved:
- Ambition for Ageing, GMCVO
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- International Longevity Centre - UK
- Centre for Ageing Better
- Manchester Museum
- Southway Housing
- Sport England
- GreaterSport
- MICRA at The University of Manchester
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Salford University
Interviews:
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