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British Red Cross: Tackling loneliness: support for people feeling lonely

12 Nov 2020 - 14:26 by michelle.foster

british red crosActivities and information to help you develop new skills, build confidence and make connections. The resources from the British Red Cross can help you build confidence and cope with loneliness. At times, life can feel overwhelming. It can be hard to know where to look for advice or how to reach out to others for support.

The British Red Cross resources and activities are here to give you a helping hand.

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Sing yourself to better health

12 Nov 2020 - 14:24 by michelle.foster

buzzSing yourself to better health with free sessions with Buzz’s singing tutor Martin.

Singing is a great way to lift your mood and improve your mental wellbeing. Earlier this year Buzz worked in collaboration with Martin to bring you free singing lessons, and he's back to lift your spirits this winter with 6 new sessions including a festive finale.

The new sessions start on 17 November at 2pm and run for 6 weeks, every Tuesday at 2pm.

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Take part in a new research project exploring ethnic minority older people’s experiences of racism and discrimination and life during the Covid-19 pandemic

12 Nov 2020 - 14:13 by michelle.foster

researchAre you from an ethnic minority background? 
Are you aged 65 years or older?   

Then The University of Manchester want to speak to you about your life experiences of racism and discrimination and how these have affected your life. The University also want to hear what life has been like for you during the Covid-19 pandemic and recent Black Lives Matter movement and protests in the UK.  

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Thousands more staff affected by Covid-19 in Greater Manchester to benefit from specialist psychological support

5 Nov 2020 - 15:28 by michelle.foster

gm resilience hubThe Greater Manchester Resilience Hub is extending its covid-19 psychological and emotional wellbeing support to thousands more health and care staff (including VCSE organisations) and their families who work and / or live in Greater Manchester.

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities Christmas Gift Appeal

5 Nov 2020 - 15:26 by michelle.foster

hmhc christmas appealThis Christmas Healthy Me Healthy Communities are providing toys and gifts for children aged 0-16 for families that attend the Community Grocers.

Donations of toys, selection boxes, books and comics, games and puzzles, toiletries, arts and crafts are all very welcome.

All donations can be new or unopened/unused and toys must have the ‘CE’ marking to ensure safety.

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Together Dementia Support is seeking new trustees

5 Nov 2020 - 15:24 by michelle.foster

together dementia supportTogether Dementia Support (TDS) has grown significantly since it was set up to support people affected by dementia in 2014. TDS provide individualised and innovative support and activities to people who are living with dementia and to their family carers, working with a large team of volunteers.

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Request the Greater Manchester Youth Mental Health Arts and Culture Evaluation Kit

5 Nov 2020 - 15:22 by michelle.foster

gm ithriveThe evaluation toolkit is used to capture the impact that arts and cultural activities have on children and young people's mental health. It is for use by organisations that provide arts and cultural programmes for children and young people, based in Greater Manchester.

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Blood donors needed in Manchester

5 Nov 2020 - 15:18 by michelle.foster

give bloodNHS Blood and Transplant currently need more people to join their growing community of blood donors in Manchester.

Giving blood is considered essential travel during lockdown. The need for blood never stops and, every donation saves a life.

For opening times and appointments, or to find out more about giving blood, click here contact 0300 123 2323.

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