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Prostate Cancer Support Group for African and Caribbean men

11 Mar 2016 - 09:52 by michelle.foster

'Check It Out' is a new prostate cancer support group for African and Caribbean men that has been set up by the Urology Nurses at Manchester Royal Infirmary. On average 1 in 4 Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives as opposed to 1 in 8 White men (Prostate Cancer UK).

The group will be meeting next on Tuesday 26 April and Tuesday 26 July 2016, 3pm-5pm.

For further information, contact Claire Dutton / Laura Robinson, Urology Clinical Nurse Specialists on 0161 276 3645.
 

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Roots HR Guidance about Easter falling early this year

11 Mar 2016 - 09:51 by michelle.foster

Roots HR have released guidance about Easter falling early this year which may affect those whose leave years are April – March.

Root HR’s guidance says:
“You may have noticed that Easter falls early this year - the 4 day break from Good Friday to Easter Monday is from 25 to 28 March. Those of you whose annual leave years run from April – March will find therefore that that you have 10 bank/public holidays in the 2015/16 year and only 6 in the 2016/17 year.

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Become a Community Explorer – do you work or volunteer in South Manchester?

11 Mar 2016 - 09:47 by michelle.foster

This is an opportunity to network with people and services who work across south Manchester.

Community Explorers are working in partnership with South Manchester CCG to map out community groups, services and buildings that offer support to local people. The idea is to use local assets more effectively to improve health and well-being.

The next meeting is taking place on Monday 21 March 2016, 14:00-16:00 in Fallowfield.

For further information and to take part, contact 0161 765 4528.

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Vote now open for The People's Projects

9 Mar 2016 - 11:36 by michelle.foster

The People's Projects gives you the chance to decide how National Lottery funding can make a difference in your local community.

The Big Lottery Fund have set aside £3 million of National Lottery funding and with 95 organisations shortlisted, The Big Lottery want you to vote for the projects you would like to receive funding.

To find projects in the Granada region and cast your vote, visit: https://www.thepeoplesprojects.org.uk/projects/region/granada

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Help shape the development of The University of Manchester’s engagement with its local communities

9 Mar 2016 - 11:05 by michelle.foster

Recognising the inter-dependent and mutually-beneficial relationship between the University and its neighbouring communities, The University of Manchester is currently developing a new strategic framework for community engagement to better focus, target and measure its activities.

These activities range from research partnerships, teaching programmes, culture and the arts, student volunteering, schools-liaison, sustainability, employment and skills support through to engagement with charities, businesses and the public sector.

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Reducing regulation: Consultation for businesses and civil society organisations

4 Mar 2016 - 15:37 by michelle.foster

The National Audit Office (NAO) is consulting businesses and civil society organisations (CSOs) on the Better Regulation Executive’s approach to reducing regulatory burdens.

In detail, NAO are interested in your insights and evidence on the following:
• What, in your experience, are the costs and benefits of regulations?
• How does regulation impact on your organisation?
• Do departments and regulators consult your organisation when measuring and evaluating the actual impact of regulation?

The consultation will inform an ongoing study into reducing regulation.

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Manchester Mind are looking for a Trustee Treasurer

4 Mar 2016 - 10:03 by michelle.foster

The Trustee Treasurer role at Manchester Mind is an opportunity for a finance professional to add value and financial stewardship to a dynamic and successful mental health charity. The support of a strong finance team, committed service director and an engaged Board of Trustees provides the foundation for a term as Treasurer that can have a lasting impact.

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GP access survey

4 Mar 2016 - 10:01 by michelle.foster

The Manchester Primary Care Partnership Ltd is a GP Federation, which represents 91 GP surgeries in Manchester, they are conducting a survey to test awareness of a new service available to all patients registered with a Manchester GP.

They would appreciate a few moments of your time to complete their short survey, here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/73BN69C, by 29 March 2016.
 

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Gaddum Befriending Service – volunteer wanted

4 Mar 2016 - 10:00 by michelle.foster

Would you like to help an older person in your local area?

Gaddum Befriending Service is a free new service, funded by the JT Blair Charitable Trust that supports socially isolated people over 60 in Manchester and Salford. The befriending co-ordinator aims to match up individuals with a volunteer befriender who would visit them regularly for social interaction.

The Gaddum Centre are looking for volunteers who can give at least two hours a fortnight to visit socially isolated older people living in Manchester.

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