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Save lives today by donating your blood plasma

29 Apr 2021 - 14:53 by michelle.foster

give plasma imageNHS Blood and Transplant urges people to donate their blood plasma – which will be used to make antibody-based medicines called immunoglobulins, for people with weak immune systems and a variety of other rare disorders. Thousands of patients rely on immunoglobulin medicines for short-term treatment or lifelong diseases.

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Musical Connections

22 Apr 2021 - 14:24 by michelle.foster

music notesAre you aged over 50 and a Wythenshawe resident? Would you like to connect with a local musician over the phone?

A friendly musician can give you a ring to:

  • Explore your musical interests
  • Share stories and ideas
  • Play your favourite music
  • Write new songs
  • Explore ways to connect with your community in the future

No musical experience required!

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Carers Manchester South

22 Apr 2021 - 14:22 by michelle.foster

carers manchester logoCarers Manchester South are a new team of Carers Locality Coordinators that were set up in January 2021. Carers Manchester South are a partnership of Manchester Carers Forum, Together Dementia Support, Lifted Carers Centre, Connect Support and Wai Yin Society, who work together to provide services for unpaid carers in South Manchester.

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Association of Chairs report – Chairing through Covid: above and beyond

22 Apr 2021 - 14:05 by michelle.foster

association of chairs logoHundreds of Chairs took the time to share their experiences of the Covid pandemic with the Association of Chairs in November 2020, and made thousands of comments. 

The Chairing through Covid: above and beyond report reflects the experiences of 710 Chairs and Vice Chairs during the coronavirus pandemic providing a unique insight into the experience of chairing at this time. 

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Relief hub for families of Covid-19 victims in Manchester – Crowdfunding campaign

15 Apr 2021 - 15:48 by michelle.foster

nurturing foundations logoNurturing Foundations is based in Harpurhey, North Manchester, a challenging area which is ranked as the 2nd worst ward in England for the effect of long-term deprivation on children and families. Many have suffered adverse childhood experiences and most have very limited aspirations.

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Manchester Cares – Phone a friend referrals are open

15 Apr 2021 - 15:44 by michelle.foster

manchester cares logoAfter a temporary break, Manchester Cares Phone-A-Friend programme is now back open for referrals. Manchester Cares would love to meet anyone over 65 who you work with who you think may benefit from a little extra company.

Phone A Friend is for those living in the City of Manchester who might be isolated, not able to get out as much anymore and benefit from a meeting a new friend over the phone.

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Transport and social exclusion in the North of England

15 Apr 2021 - 15:34 by michelle.foster

transport for the northTransport for the North (TfN) is launching a new research programme to understand the links between transport and social exclusion in the North of England. As part of this, TfN are asking charities that work with communities affected poverty, deprivation, and social exclusion in the North to complete an online survey.

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Lloyds Bank Foundation Core Funding

9 Apr 2021 - 09:29 by michelle.foster

lloyds bank foundation logoLloyds Bank Foundation fund small and local charities, investing in their work helping people overcome complex social issues across England and Wales. Lloyds Bank Foundation support charities with an annual income of £25,000 to £1 million with a proven track record of helping people on a journey of positive change through in-depth, holistic and person-centred support.

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The Greater Manchester Wellbeing Toolkit

9 Apr 2021 - 09:28 by michelle.foster

gm wellbeing tooklit imageThis toolkit has been developed by Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership for the benefit of our health and care workforce, including colleagues in the NHS and social care, as well as those in the voluntary sector, those delivering health and care services in the private sector and our unwaged workforce too.

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