Salford is marking a decade as an Age Friendly City with celebration of older people.
The city is celebrating 10 years as a recognised World Health Organisation (WHO) Age Friendly City, marking a decade of working together to make the city a great place to grow older. The milestone was celebrated at a International Day of Older Persons conference on October 1, organised by Age Friendly Salford.
The conference brought together older residents, community organisations, health and care partners, local services and council representatives to reflect on the city’s achievements.
Around 100 people attended the event, including Salford’s Director of Public Health, May Moonan. Attendees heard inspiring stories from local organisations as well as taking part in interactive workshops.
Councillor Tracy Kelly, Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health, said: “We’re proud to celebrate ten years of Salford being recognised as an Age Friendly City. Over the past decade, this achievement has brought the council, local organisations and communities together with a shared goal of helping older people live healthy, active and fulfilling lives.”
Age Friendly Salford is dedicated to ensuring older residents have a strong voice in decisions that affect their lives, can easily access the support and services they need, and continue to be valued, connected and active members of their communities.
The city remains committed to creating communities where growing older is recognised as an opportunity to stay involved, contribute and live life to the fullest.
There are four Age Friendly visions which relate to the eight WHO Age Friendly domains.
- Vision 1 Older people are able to feel safe and travel to places which help keep them healthy and engaged
- Vision 2 Older people are able to find information and services to keep healthy and engaged in activities
- Vision 3 Older people are respected and included in neighbourhood activities to keep them healthy and engaged
- Vision 4 Older are able to find opportunities for paid and unpaid work, as well as ensure their voice is heard to keep them healthy and engaged.
Mike Duddy, CEO Inspiring Communities Together, said: “This event was a chance to celebrate ten years of progress and the difference that partnership working has made for older people across Salford.
You can find out more about the projects and the work being highlighted for the Age Friendly City tenth anniversary here.
