Antonia Dunn
Programme Lead , Inspiring Communities Together
More than 1 in 4 people were over 60 and live longer lives, one of society’s greatest achievements. But while many already enjoy a good later life, others risk ill health, poverty and loneliness – and in Salford, we want to do better.
Age Friendly Salford is a programme of work funded by Salford City Council to deliver a collaborative approach to working across agencies and with older people ensuring the best outcomes for older people. Supporting residents of Salford to live healthy and active lives, reducing the risk of poor health as we age.
Inspiring Communities Together, Age UK Salford and Trafford and Salford CVS have been working in partnership with older people and key partners since 2014 to develop and deliver an ageing in place model within neighbourhoods of Salford.
Our programme and methodology is framed through the four visions developed by older people in Salford, using the WHO Age Friendly Communities international model:
Our values underpin all we do and inform how we work
We are always looking for new and better ways to make a real difference, staying forward-thinking and open to change, finding solutions that truly work for the people and communities we care about.
We work at the heart of neighbourhoods, putting the needs and wellbeing of our communities first. We are dedicated to really understanding what matters locally, addressing challenges with care, and helping people feel they truly belong.
We believe in being approachable and transparent, creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and supported to grow. We make sure all voices are heard and that people know they matter.
We are committed to equality and inclusion by genuinely embracing and celebrating what makes us all different.
Since 2020, the Age Friendly Salford programme has: