Older people in Salford

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Older people in Salford (Age UK Salford and Age UK Trafford merged on 01/04/25). This page is for and about older people in Salford.

This community page is to keep older people in Salford (aged 55+) informed about what's going on the local area and to share campaigns from Age UK Salford and Trafford which may be of interest. Although managed by Age UK Salford, it's your page to share what's going on in the city and further afield that might be of interest. We want everyone to be able to speak freely on this page, but to keep our page usable for everybody, we reserve the right to remove without notice any disruptive, offensive, irrelevant or abusive posts. This includes posts that contain swearing or libellous statements.

13/10/2026

Do you know if you can get Pension Credit? Don't assume you can't.

You can check online, book an appointment with Citizens Advice Salford or call the Pension Credit line on: 0800 99 1234.

(Eligibility does apply, but it could make a real difference if you meet the criteria).


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Facing a financial crisis? Help may be available.Unexpected events can happen to anyone. If you're on a low income and e...
08/10/2026

Facing a financial crisis? Help may be available.

Unexpected events can happen to anyone. If you're on a low income and experiencing financial hardship, the Salford Crisis and Resilience Fund may be able to provide support.

You could be eligible if you're facing challenges such as:

βœ… A flood or fire in your home
βœ… A health or mental health emergency resulting in unexpected costs
βœ… Leaving an abusive relationship
βœ… A broken essential household item with no funds to replace it
βœ… Lost or stolen money
βœ… A short-term loss of income due to redundancy or changes to benefits

πŸ“ž Salford Crisis and Reslience Fund: 0800 011 3998
πŸ“ž Salford Assist: 0800 694 3695

Tech & Tea β˜•πŸ“±Learn digital skills in a friendly, relaxed environment.Are you 50+ and living in Salford? Join our free 5-...
07/10/2026

Tech & Tea β˜•πŸ“±
Learn digital skills in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Are you 50+ and living in Salford? Join our free 5-week course and build confidence using technology.
βœ… Online shopping
βœ… Keeping in touch with family and friends
βœ… Accessing local information and services
βœ… Getting the most from a tablet
1-hour session each week
Tablet provided for a Β£30 contribution. Keep it at the end of the course or return it for a full Β£30 refund.
It's never too late to learn something new!
Delivered by Inspiring Communities Together in partnership with Age UK Salford and Trafford and Salford CVS.
πŸ“… Starts Thursday 15 October, 1pm-2pm
πŸ“ Critchley Community Hub, 75 Chorley Road, Swinton, M27 4AF
To book: πŸ“ž Tori: 07535 585065
πŸ“§ [email protected]
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Salford, as an Age Friendly City, actively seeks to enhance the quality of life and improve the health of older people through active participation and engagement in a programme of age well activities.

If you need to contact Adult Social Care in Salford - they have a new number:0808 504 0350Lines are open - Monday to Fri...
04/10/2026

If you need to contact Adult Social Care in Salford - they have a new number:

0808 504 0350

Lines are open - Monday to Friday between 8.30am- 4.30pm.

If you need to contact Salford Adult Social Care, please note that the contact teams phone number has changed as of 1 October.

Their new number is 0808 504 0350 and they are available Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. If you call the old contact team number, you'll hear a recorded message directing you to the new number.

If you need urgent help outside the Contact Team's opening hours you can contact the Emergency Duty Service on 0161 794 8888 or minicom 0161 793 3303.

Wondering whether Adult Social Care is right for you or someone you know? When you get in touch, we'll take the time to understand what matters most to you. Together, we'll explore support, advice and local community resources that can help you stay well, maintain your independence and make the most of your strengths.

Visit https://orlo.uk/p4tba to find out more about the service.

We have some fantastic news to share! The Salford-wide project, Strength in Partnership: A Salford-Wide Nutrition & Hydr...
01/10/2026

We have some fantastic news to share!

The Salford-wide project, Strength in Partnership: A Salford-Wide Nutrition & Hydration Approach to Preventing Frailty, has won the Patient Safety Education and Training Award at the 2026 HSJ Patient Safety Awards.

The award was announced today by May Moonan, Director of Healthcare Public Health at Salford City Council, at Salford's International Day of Older People Conference.

A wonderful achievement that reflects the strength of partnership working across the city to support healthier ageing and help prevent frailty. πŸ‘πŸ’™

πŸ’™ Men’s Mental Health Support Group - Swinton πŸ’™ Looking for a place to connect, talk and be heard? The Swinton Men’s Men...
25/09/2026

πŸ’™ Men’s Mental Health Support Group - Swinton πŸ’™
Looking for a place to connect, talk and be heard?
The Swinton Men’s Mental Health Support Group is open to men aged 18+, offering social connection and a welcoming space for conversation. Whether you'd like to share your experiences or simply listen and meet others, everyone is welcome.

πŸ“ Critchley Community Hub, Swinton, M27 4AF
πŸ“… Every Tuesday
πŸ•œ 1:30pm - 3:00pm

βœ… Peer-to-peer support
βœ… Welcoming social space
βœ… Open to all men aged 18+
βœ… No referral needed - just turn up

Sometimes a conversation can make all the difference. Why not come along and see what the group has to offer?

For more information email Dave - [email protected] or ring Critchley Community Hub on 0161 359 3410

πŸ’™ What's on Your Doorstep? πŸ’™Join Age UK Salford & Trafford as we mark International Day of Older People and find out abo...
25/09/2026

πŸ’™ What's on Your Doorstep? πŸ’™

Join Age UK Salford & Trafford as we mark International Day of Older People and find out about the activities, services and support available in your local area.

πŸ“ Critchley Community Hub
πŸ“… Friday 2 October | ⏰ 10am to 11.30am

Plus meet our Hospital Aftercare Team at the Hope Office, Salford Royal Hospital (near the main entrance) on Thursday 1st October, 10am to 2pm.

Everyone is welcome. πŸ’™

πŸ“’ Could you be missing out on money you're entitled to? πŸ“’Recent findings from Independent Age's "Missing Out on Millions...
11/09/2026

πŸ“’ Could you be missing out on money you're entitled to? πŸ“’

Recent findings from Independent Age's "Missing Out on Millions" report highlighted that almost half of older adults in Salford may not be claiming Council Tax Reduction, while Pension Credit and other key benefits also remain significantly underclaimed.

With Pension Awareness Week taking place from 14th September, now is the perfect time to check what support you or someone you know may be entitled to.

πŸ’· Claiming Pension Credit can provide extra income and may also unlock additional support with:

βœ… Council Tax
βœ… Housing costs
βœ… Energy bills
βœ… NHS costs and other benefits

πŸ“… If you're approaching or have reached State Pension age, it's worth checking your eligibility and making sure you're not missing out.

πŸ“ To check your State Pension age, visit: Check your State Pension age - GOV.UK All you need is your date of birth.

🀝 If you'd like more information or support, drop into one of our community locations and speak to a member of the team:

πŸ“ Age UK Salford & Trafford
108 Church Street, Eccles, Salford, M30 0LH

πŸ“ Critchley Community Hub
31 Critchley Street, Swinton, Salford, M27 4AF

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with older relatives, friends, neighbours and community groups. Together, we can help ensure older people receive the financial support they're entitled to and can age well with greater financial security.

πŸ’™ Men’s Mental Health Support Group - Swinton πŸ’™The Swinton Men’s Mental Health Support Group is open to men aged 18+, of...
11/09/2026

πŸ’™ Men’s Mental Health Support Group - Swinton πŸ’™
The Swinton Men’s Mental Health Support Group is open to men aged 18+, offering social connection and a welcoming space for conversation. Whether you'd like to share your experiences or simply listen and meet others, everyone is welcome.
πŸ“ Critchley Community Hub, Swinton, M27 4AF
πŸ“… Every Tuesday starting 22nd September
πŸ•œ 1:30pm - 3:00pm
βœ… Peer-to-peer support
βœ… Welcoming social space
βœ… Open to all men aged 18+
βœ… No referral needed - just turn up
Sometimes a conversation can make all the difference. Why not come along and see what the group has to offer?

11/09/2026

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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