+ What We Do
We get together to hold big conversations
We campaign for change
We offer opportunities to participate
We produce reports and resources
+ How we do it
Membership
We have over 620 members. Our network is made up of both individual older people, aged 50 and over, as well as organisational representatives.
In 2024, the network increased membership by 20%, with a 95% increase in overall new membership from 2023 figures.
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In 2024 our members spent a total of 1280 hours participating in opportunities, meetings and activities within the network.
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We have Working Groups made up of members to address issues within areas of Transport, Housing and Health & Social Care, as well as a Steering Group of representatives for each Borough.
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Click the button below to learn more about becoming a member.
Outreach
In addition to GMOPN, we incorporate GM Older People’s Equality Panel and GM Mature Minds Matter projects, allowing the network to have greater influence in a wide variety of areas.
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Our recent collaboration with the Ageing in Place Pathfinder Project aims to improve representation across all areas Greater Manchester within the network.
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In 2024 we held a number of large events, including:
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Meet your Mayoral Candidates
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Rhymes from the Wise Poetry and Mental Health Book Launch led by GM Mature Minds Matter in partnership with the Network.
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Age Inclusivity in the Workplace as part of GM Good Employment Week, which was led by the GM Older People’s Equality Panel alongside the GMOPN, engaging with people within Greater Manchester who are age 50+ and are employed.
Social Media Influence
​We create monthly newsletters that share opportunities and useful information for members.
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In 2024 we created a group of network members that worked to develop a communications strategy and ongoing implementation plan.
We recently collaborated with Talking About my Generation to produce a recruitment video, which you can watch here.
Connect with us on Facebook using the button below, to keep up to date with events and information within the network.
Partnerships
In 2024 we collaborated with Independent Age to start a campaign on Older People and Water Poverty, encouraging direct communication and collaboration with United Utilities.
GMOPN has also secured a partnership with the Policy Research Unit, placing Healthy Aging as a key collaborator in policy consultations.
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Additionally, we have a number of strong partnerships with key statutory organisations within GM:
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Transport for Greater Manchester
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The University of Manchester
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GM Health and Social Care Partnership
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We are continuing to grow as a network and are welcoming new memberships from individuals and organisations who are interested.