and we are supporting the VCSE sectors role on contributing to the Greater Manchester Strategy and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

We have VCSE representatives sitting on boards of influence across Greater Manchester, view a list here:
vcseleadershipgm.org.uk/vcse-board-rep…

.The Big Life group is running a Wellbeing Fair at their Energise Centre on 22 November. You can find out about local groups and services, or be treated to a free hand massage. Find out more here Energise Centre

October was a big month for team Lifeshare! Our first full month of Friday breakfasts is complete and with 50 guests last Friday, it is clear that the expansion was much needed! We also hit a record high of 88 attendees on a Sunday.

He quoted Mandela’s 'Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice'

Thank you Prof Rajah Rasiah!

Jess has been out at a Winter Warm event - amongst the many people she got to help, she spoke to this lady about ways to stretch her income such as social tariffs, healthy start vouchers and much more. #EnergyAdvice #NeverMoreNeeded

Monday 7th November at the Welcome Centre. Free delicious food from FeedMyCity MCR - Emergency Food - 0300 365 3101 & money advice from Manchester City Council 10am to 2pm - no need to book, just turn up #CostOfLivingCrisis #money #advice #support #food

Excellent launch #makingmcrfairer plan. Brilliant contributions from Sir Michael Marmot nazir afzal Cordelle Ofori Bev Craig Joanne Roney OBE Thomas F. Robinson & David Regan. Locally we have political & collective will, compassion & determination to reduce health inequalities together

Hearing about the intergenerational cyclical component of inequity in #Manchester @ the #makingmanchesterfairer conference, from Sir Michael Marmot & the great #GMMarmot work

I’d add the international historical & economic colonialism that has brought many newer communities here too

and government policies over the most recent decade have increased poverty for the poorest in our society.

This has to change.

This is what this launch of the #makingmanchesterfairer strategy and plan is about, tackling #inequity in every way we can in #Manchester

If you're aged 60-75, you will receive your NHS bowel screening kit in the post every 2 years. However, this is gradually being changed to start at aged 50, so you may receive your first kit earlier!
Find out more on what to expect via Bowel Cancer UK
bowelcanceruk.org.uk/about-bowel-ca…

Come to our community shop and buy a bag of fruit and veg for only £3. Eat healthy and spend less, Please share. ❤️ crumpsall community hall, Cleveland Rd, M8 4GS. 11-3pm.

Following the launch of The Alternative Provider Federation in July, membership now accounts for over £100m of NHS contracts.

This membership are now starting work to map out their capacity and capabilities, so they can capitalise on any opportunities to deliver services.

Groundwork Greater Manchester help with #CostOfLivingCrisis MRSN GM BAME Women's Third Sector Network GM BME Network Caribbean African Health Network CDM UK ETHNIC HEALTH FORUM

Check out our instant access eTherapy offer in Manchester! You can start your journey to recovery in just a few clicks at selfhelpservices.org.uk/instantaccess

#cbt #mentalhealth #manchester #wellbeing #support #silvercloud #etherapy #onlinetherapy