Manchester City Council

People & communities Valuing Older People (VOP)

Locality Networks

A VOP Locality network is a neighbourhood-level group that brings together all interested parties to improve local services for older people.  This includes:  

  • Identifying local concerns  
  • Taking collective action  
  • Sharing ideas  
  • Finding solutions to local issues  

The VOP networks provide and coordinate local information about services and opportunities in the area and hold regular public events for local residents to meet up with services and voice their opinions.

We currently have nine VOP networks across the city, covering the following areas:

  • Ardwick
  • Chorlton and Whalley Range
  • Didsbury and Burnage
  • Gorton and Levenshulme
  • Miles Platting, Ancoats and Collyhurst
  • Newton Heath
  • Beswick, Clayton and Openshaw
  • Hulme and Moss Side
  • Withington and Old Moat  

    If you'd like further information on a specific network or would like to find out how you or a local group can get involved, contact Rebecca Bromley or Tracey Annette in the VOP team on 0161 234 3391. 

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