The document discusses aging populations in disadvantaged urban areas, using Manchester, England as a case study. Manchester has an aging population due to economic decline in the 1970s-1980s. Its aging population faces higher rates of poverty, illness, and disability than other areas. Initiatives in Manchester aim to make it a more age-friendly city and address inequalities faced by older residents, through programs focused on health, social activities, community involvement, and mainstreaming aging issues. The Manchester approach coordinates local networks and partnerships across sectors to improve quality of life for older citizens.

1. Paul McGarry Senior Strategy Manager Public Health Manchester February 2011 A Great Place to Grow Older

2. Outline challenges for ageing in disadvantaged urban areas The Manchester story Opportunities for taking the ageing agenda forward

3. A tough patch Population 450,000 Greater Manchester: ten authorities, pop: 2.6 million Unusual older population: result of cohort migration/economic decline in 70/80s Second lowest male life expectancy in England High levels of pensioner poverty, ill-health and disability Vibrant public, community and private sectors

4. Manchester demographics

5. Ageing in the city “ Some councils will see an outward migration of affluent people in their 50s and 60s who choose to leave the cities…..the remaining older population…tends to be….poorer, isolated and more vulnerable with a lower life expectancy and a need for acute interventions” Audit Commission 2008 “ Population ageing and urbanisation have in their different ways become the key social trends of the twenty-first century.” Phillipson 2010 “ I just in this flat staring at the television or the walls. You get to a point where you think I can’t cope: I mean you think what’s the point being stuck in this flat day in day out.” Female, 51, West Gorton

6. “ There is emerging evidence that urban environments may place older people at a heightened risk of isolation and loneliness.” Changes in which urban spaces are developed to meet the needs of younger consumers; Older people’s social well-being is prone to changes in population . The loss of family members, friends and neighbours has implications for the maintenance of stable social relationships. Older people are affected by changes linked to social issues , such as changes in services and levels of crime.” Scharf/Gierveld 2008 Ageing in the city

7. Inequalities in later life: Mean walking speed and wealth, people aged 60+ English Longitudinal Study of Ageing

8. English Longitudinal Study of Ageing Men Women Inequalities in later life: Depression and wealth

9. About VOP Launched in 2003 Team based in Joint Health Unit Strategy development Research and policy Programme Management Engagement and partnerships Improve quality of life Manchester Ageing Strategy Age-friendly city programme

10. Features of the Manchester approach Older people as citizens and peers Central resource Political and senior officer support Strong communication strategy Partnerships across sectors Community-based initiatives

11. Mainstreaming ageing The core trinity; crime, transport and physical environment Neighbourhood regeneration Culture and learning opportunities Housing and housing support projects Road safety

12. Mainstreaming ageing Low-level preventive services Mid-life focus Health checks Employment Public health Free swimming and physical activity Alcohol; sexual health Financial Inclusion campaigns

13. Working with older people “ On your side” VOP Board VOP Forum Task groups Participation Fund Small grants Full of Life Festival

14. Positive Images campaign “ Promote a positive attitude towards ageing, to encourage healthy lifestyle choices and to challenge negative stereotypes of older people.” Calendar Billboards Newspaper Full of Life festival

15. Working locally - the VOP Networks Key activities Information and consultation Informing commissioning Coordination Developing activities

16. Generations Together programme National programme of demonstrator projects 13 projects Places and spaces Families Health and wellbeing Skills and learning

17. Policy, learning and research Academic partnerships New Dynamics of Ageing: Call-Me MICRA Age Debate Sharing the City Advisory Board Research Employment Ageing and ethnicity Ageing in cities

20. Looking forward Launch of age-friendly city programme Research bids Volunteering and cultural programmes Mid-life approaches New public health arrangements

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