Elaine Unegbu Chair, Age Friendly Manchester (AFM) Older People’s Board and Greater Manchester Older People’s Network (GMOPN) Steering Group

Elaine chairs the Age Friendly Manchester (AFM) Older People’s Board and Greater Manchester Older People’s Network (GMOPN) Steering Group.

Elaine found that older people’s voices were silenced and it was accepted in society for older people to be undervalued and treated with benevolent patronage.

The Older People’s Board and the Steering Group provides a platform for meaningful engagement of older people, enabling their voices to be heard by decision-makers, influence policy and initiate change thus improving the lives of older people.

They participate in consultations, co-research and work with other organisations.

Elaine feels honoured and privileged to chair the GMOPN Steering Group.

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• Greater Manchester Older People's Network: @gmopn1 (opens new window) 
• Age Friendly Manchester: @MCC_AFMTeam (opens new window)
• Greater Manchester Ageing Hub: @GMAgeingHub (opens new window)