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Andy Burnham addresses concerns about transport with Older People at Greater Manchester event

18 Jan 2018 - 15:50 by michelle.foster

On 17 January 2018, members of the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network came together to discuss and share their views on Age-Friendly Transport in the region. Speakers from Ambition for Ageing gave their perspective on the matter, and Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham addressed some of the concerns that were raised by the network as part of an address. A panel discussion also featured representatives from the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and Transport for Greater Manchester.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Older People
Policy and Influence

Power to Change are inviting expressions of interest for research that will benefit the community business sector

17 Jan 2018 - 12:27 by michelle.foster

For the third time since Power to Change begun in 2015, they are inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for grant funding research projects that will benefit the community business sector in England. Power to Change

This is part of a two stage process whereby EOIs will be first shortlisted for the potential to submit a full proposal.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Capacity Building
Funding

Manchester Metropolitan University research into Male survivors of honour-based violence and/or forced marriages

12 Jan 2018 - 11:32 by michelle.foster

This research project working with male survivors of honour-based violence and/or forced marriages is in collaboration with the Derbyshire Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Service (DDVSAS) and Nottinghamshire Community Housing Association (NCHA). Manchester Metropolitan University

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Crime and Disorder

Developing a mobile phone app to better understand the causes of Dementia

12 Jan 2018 - 11:30 by michelle.foster

Growing evidence suggests that inflammation in the brain could play an important role in memory loss and dementia. Animal research also suggests that pre-existing drugs developed to reduce inflammation could improve brain function. Manchester University wants to transform this research into better patient care but first a reliable way of studying how inflammation alters brain function over time is needed. University of Manchester

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Health and Wellbeing

An important opportunity for the VCSE sector to influence the GM Diabetes Strategy

12 Jan 2018 - 11:27 by michelle.foster

This is an important message from Naresh Kanumilli, Clinical Lead for Diabetes at the Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire Strategic Clinical Network requesting input from the VCSE groups on the draft GM Diabetes Strategy.

For and on behalf of Naresh Kanumilli, SCN Clinical Lead for Diabetes:

Dear Colleagues
I am writing to update you on some important work in relation to diabetes care in Greater Manchester and to seek your help in socialising a GM-wide strategy.

News Type: 
Sector News
Shared Topic Areas: 
Health and Wellbeing

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