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Consultation on the B&B/hotel Code of Conduct

21 Apr 2016 - 09:56 by michelle.foster

Manchester City Council, along with its partners in AGMA have been working to improve the standards of B&Bs and hotels within the region, which are used by Homeless services.

In order to facilitate the improvement a code of conduct has been produced, which should improve quality of service, value for money and foster better partnership working between LA's, agencies and providers.

The code will be owned and operated by all partners and will be a dynamic document which can be improved upon in the spirit of partnership working.

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Join the Somme 100 Pals – call for volunteers

21 Apr 2016 - 09:54 by michelle.foster

400 volunteers are needed to take part in a unique performance to commemorate the lives of those who served in or were affected by the Battle of the Somme 100 years ago. Are you enthusiastic aged 18 or over, male or female, who’ll relish the opportunity to become involved in a truly oneof-a-kind, historic event? Volunteers will be part of a short movement-based dance piece – though no previous experience is required.

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St Ann's Hospice launches Forget-Me-Not Appeal

21 Apr 2016 - 09:52 by michelle.foster

Hundreds of people from across Greater Manchester will be remembering their loved ones as part of a very special appeal this Spring, in support of local charity St Ann’s Hospice.

The Forget-Me-Not appeal gives people the chance to receive a special wooden keepsake and, if they wish, to attend a service to remember friends or family members they can no longer be with, whilst making a donation to St Ann’s.

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Voluntary Youth Manchester Survey 2016 - Listening and Learning

21 Apr 2016 - 09:45 by michelle.foster

Each year Voluntary Youth Manchester (VYM) evaluates the work they do and the activities, resources and services they offer, and this year VYM want to get your feedback though an online survey.

Jiaojiao Mo, a postgraduate student undertaking a module in Intercultural Engagement at Manchester University, is assisting in putting this survey together. Her perspective from outside of the sector, indeed outside the country, has given invaluable objectivity.

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Fostering Fortnight - 16-29 May 2016

21 Apr 2016 - 09:43 by michelle.foster

Each year the Fostering Network supports fostering agencies in recruiting the additional foster carers that are required for children in public care.

Every 20 minutes across the UK a child comes into care in need of a fostering family. This equates to 1,008 children during the two weeks of Fostering Fortnight.

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