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About the GMOPN

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

The Greater Manchester Older People's Network (GMOPN) is a network of people aged 50 and above as well as organisational representatives who work for positive change for older people in Greater Manchester (GM).

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Our Story

The Greater Manchester Older People’s Network started in 2015 under the Ambition for Ageing Programme, aiming to give older people across Greater Manchester a voice in policy. It’s grown significantly, with over 620 members by, spanning all 10 GM boroughs. The network influences strategies in health, housing, and transport and is closely connected with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) Ageing Hub. It’s supported by Manchester Community Central (Macc) and continues to run campaigns against ageism and for age-friendly communities.

Our Values

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The network is committed to the following values and principles

  • Being led by older people – the network ensures that older people take a leading role in the network, shaping its direction and priorities.

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  • Being Age Proud – the network works to celebrate ageing and to emphasise the contributions that older people bring to our society.

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  • Being representative and inclusive – encouraging the input of older people from all areas of Greater Manchester, from across the age range and representing all voices, including the most marginalised.​​​

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Our Aims​

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  • To make sure that decisions made and work undertaken across Greater Manchester take into account the values and priorities of older people

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  • To promote the significance of older people as vital members of communities and society

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  • To make sure that older people from every borough of Greater Manchester have a chance to have their voices heard and have an influence.

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Our Objectives​

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  • To draw attention to the diverse issues that affect within Greater Manchester, with particular focus on tackling social isolation and creating age-friendly neighbourhoods.

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  • To work with a wide range of organisations, the statutory sector and local and Greater Manchester Authorities to make sure that older people can influence policies, projects and services that affect them.

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  • To make sure our network is inclusive and reflective of Greater Manchester’s diverse population and communities.

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  • To promote a positive narrative about ageing and encourage others to do the same

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