Community Trust supports Age UK’s Act Now, Age Better campaign

Stockport County Community Trust is proud to support Age UK’s new campaign, Act Now, Age Better. The campaign encourages people aged 50–65 to improve their health and wellbeing to enjoy the best possible later life.

The campaign highlights the importance of staying active in midlife and using sport, physical activity and movement to inspire people to try something new or rediscover activities they once loved.

Stockport County Community Trust’s new Health and Wellbeing strategy reflects this approach, introducing programmes that enable people of all ages and abilities to stay active.

Parkinson’s UK Wellbeing Programme

The Community Trust’s Parkinson’s Wellbeing Programme supports local people living with Parkinson’s by delivering tailored physical activity sessions to help manage and ease symptoms.

• Indoor Walking Football takes place every Tuesday.
• Gentle Movement and Stretching sessions are held every Friday.

All sessions are delivered by fully trained Community Trust staff and focus on improving mobility, confidence and overall wellbeing.

Walking football for over 45s

The Trust also offers walking football sessions for men and women aged 45+ who want to stay active, enjoy football and socialise in a friendly, non-judgemental environment.

Walking football offers a range of physical and mental health benefits, including:

• Improved balance and posture.
• Increased confidence and self-esteem.
• Opportunities for social connection and camaraderie.

For those who enjoy competition, players can also take part in regular tournaments with teams from across the region.

The Act Now, Age Better campaign launched on Tuesday 21 April 2026 and will run for six months until the end of September 2026.

To find out more about the campaign, visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/actnow

To find out more email health@stockportcounty.com

Source: https://www.stockportcounty.com/news/2026/may/05/stockport-county-community-trust-supports-age-uk-s-act-now–age-better-campaign/

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