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Manchester Local Care Organisation survey on living in Manchester City Centre

27 Jul 2020 - 13:57 by michelle.foster

mlcoManchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO), part NHS and part local authority, want your voice to be heard and would like to have your feedback about living in Manchester City Centre.

This survey will cover issues that are important to you from exercise, green spaces, socialising to mental health.

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Comic Relief: Covid-19 Community Grant (England)

23 Jul 2020 - 14:40 by michelle.foster

comic relief covid grantGroundwork is launching a new grant fund in response to the impact COVID-19 has had on communities in England.  The new fund has been made available with funds raised by the British public through the Big Night In appeal and with match funding from Department for Culture Media and Sport.

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Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants – reopened for applications

23 Jul 2020 - 14:36 by michelle.foster

arts councilNational Lottery Project Grants is the Arts Council’s open access programme for arts, museums and libraries projects. The fund supports thousands of individual artists, community and cultural organisations.

The Arts Council have prioritised reopening this programme to help fund independent organisations, creative practitioners and freelancers as quickly as possible.

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Public transport face covering exemption flash card

23 Jul 2020 - 14:26 by michelle.foster

tfgmIn line with government rules, you must wear a face covering on public transport unless you are exempt.

If you’re not exempt and don’t wear a face covering, transport staff or police could stop you from boarding or can ask you to leave a service. You could also be fined £100.

You should also wear a face covering when using a taxi or private hire service if you can.

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Baring Foundation launches first funding round to support arts and mental health organisations

22 Jul 2020 - 15:57 by michelle.foster

baring foundationThe Baring Foundation have announced the first call for applications in their new Arts programme supporting Arts and Mental Health.

With this funding, Baring Foundation are offering modest, unrestricted grants to established organisations in the UK that focus solely on offering creative opportunities to people of any age living with mental health problems using the skills of professionally trained artists.

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CAHN have launched a domestic and sexual violence helpline

22 Jul 2020 - 15:49 by michelle.foster

cahnCAHN is offering free and confidential culturally and religiously appropriate counselling sessions with qualified professionals from the Caribbean and African community. In addition, they are working with a range of partners to deliver practical support.

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Help with food costs while schools are closed

22 Jul 2020 - 15:47 by michelle.foster

gov.ukThe Government has implemented a Covid Summer Food Fund to cover the summer holiday period when schools will be closed.

All parents and carers of eligible children should contact their school to receive free school meal vouchers via this scheme. Information about the national Covid Summer Food Fund

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MS Research, Benefits Advice, Newly Diagnosed Events, Wellbeing Webinars and Time to Chat sessions for people with MS in Greater Manchester

22 Jul 2020 - 15:45 by michelle.foster

COVID-19 is affecting us all, but it brings particular challenges for people with MS. That is why the MS Society are putting on a range of online session where you can meet other people with MS, talk about your experiences, take care of your wellbeing, attend newly diagnosed events and access up to date information.

Upcoming events
Time to chat

Monday 27 July  at 2pm
Monday 10 August at 2pm
Monday 24 August at 2pm

Circulation booster
Wednesday 29 July at 2pm

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