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Free online counselling now available for children and young people across Greater Manchester

15 Apr 2020 - 09:53 by michelle.foster

KoothAll children and young people in Greater Manchester can now access free online counselling and emotional well-being support.

From Tuesday 14 April, the Kooth online counselling and emotional wellbeing platform will be available to any young person who may be struggling with their mental health during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Kooth is for young people aged 11-18 and offers a variety of resources, including:

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National Voices Social Prescribing Survey

15 Apr 2020 - 09:47 by michelle.foster

National VoicesNational Voices has been commissioned by NHS England to gather the insights and perspectives of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector on social prescribing. The aim of the work is to surface key lessons and issues from the sector’s perspective, share good practices, and identify solutions to enable effective and sustainable social prescribing in the future.

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Covid-19 – Manchester health and homelessness advice system

9 Apr 2020 - 14:31 by michelle.foster

In light of the rapidly developing issues around Covid-19 and homelessness in the city, Manchester City Council has established an online google group for professionals working in the homelessness sector. The aim of the group is to offer advice, support and guidance around issues related to Covid-19 and homelessness, based on national guidance and as the situation develops for local professionals to share knowledge and practical learning.

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Urgent support available for people with MS in Bolton, Manchester and Salford

9 Apr 2020 - 13:44 by michelle.foster

MS SocietyThe measures introduced to manage the impact of COVD19 are affecting the lives of everyone across the UK, especially in relation to financial security. The MS Society wanted to share some information about the ways they can support you and clients.

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Stay connected to your friends and neighbours

9 Apr 2020 - 09:16 by michelle.foster

Near Neighbours postcardWhile we are learning to live in an era of social distancing, during which we avoid physical contact and gatherings are banned, we need to explore how to stay relationally close to people: new technologies can help, and many are using them for work, for social activities, and for keeping in touch with friends and family.

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Chancellor sets out extra £750 million coronavirus funding for frontline charities

9 Apr 2020 - 09:02 by michelle.foster

£750 million funding for the charity sectorCharities across the UK will receive a £750 million package of support to ensure they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus outbreak, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced on Wednesday 8 April.

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Greater Manchester, Ethnic Minority Experiences of Caring: Your Voice Matters

8 Apr 2020 - 14:08 by michelle.foster

GMHSCPCarers from Ethnic minorities may have different needs, issues and requirements from other populations, they are often overlooked in research and often do not access statutory services until they hit crisis point.

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