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Gordon defies the odds, and his doctors, with physical activity

By GreaterSport | 17 October 2019

Gordon’s story is one of strength, determination and the power of physical activity in defying doctor’s expectations.

Older people’s stay healthy lockdown guide published

By GreaterSport | 01 May 2020

A guide to help older people stay healthy at home during the COVID-19 lockdown has been published by academics at The University of Manchester.

App created to help older adults take control of their health and reduce the high risk of falls during and after Covid-19 lockdown

By GreaterSport | 26 May 2020

The Keep on Keep Up app has been developed released for free to help reduce the high risk of falls and physical decline in older people self-isolating during the COVID-19 Lockdown.

Information campaign to help older people keep well this winter

By GreaterSport | 03 December 2020

A coalition of public service organisations, charities and older people’s groups is this week launching a new information campaign to support older people to keep well this winter.

Looking after our hearts with physical activity

By GreaterSport | 14 February 2020

It’s important to look after our hearts; hear Lilian’s story about how she used physical activity to help her recovery after open heart surgery.

Greater Manchester Active Ageing Programme evaluation findings released

By GreaterSport | 19 November 2020

Following the completion of the GM Active Ageing programme, we can now share the evaluation findings and recommendations from the programme