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The Runnymede Trust in collaboration with the University of Manchester have just released a new report addressing the possible causes of Covid-19 ethnic disparity. The report finds that the greater risks facing racially diverse groups are not genetic, but instead are likely the result of pre-existing social and economic inequalities.
Cases of a new Covid-19 mutation (E484K) have been identified in Manchester.
Action Together is working on behalf of The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (H&SCP) to offer small microgrants across Greater Manchester (GM) for groups offering (or wanting to offer) peer support to new and expectant parents. The development of Perinatal and Parent Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Peer Support is part of GM’s ‘Whole System’ approach to supporting families in the 0-2 period.
Despite being back in lockdown, you can still receive support from CAHN through their free and confidential, culturally and religiously appropriate counselling sessions with qualified professionals from the Caribbean and African community.
The counselling service and helpline are open to provide the community the support they need during these unprecedented times.
The Widows Empowerment Trust provides support to widow/ers who are at the risk of suffering from loneliness and social isolation. The Widows Empowerment Trust hold Arts and Craft classes for those who have lost a life partner, or suffered from grief and bereavement on Wednesdays at 4.30pm. This is to ensure that people participating become a support group as they understand grief.
This directory showcases types of support that are innovative in their approach to improving people’s health and wellbeing. They come in all shapes and sizes and share the following features:
Black Girl Fest is pleased to offer four grants to support Black women and non-binary UK-based creatives affected by Covid-19.
Each selected creative will be awarded £250 as a one-time contribution of financial support with no-strings-attached. This grant is aimed at supporting creatives whose work has been affected by the current economic situation.
Criteria to apply:
In March 2020, the lights were dimmed on Manchester’s Arts and Culture sector, with theatres, libraries, museums and arts centres being amongst the first to close their doors to the public at the start of the pandemic.
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