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Spirit Story - all the stories in one place

20 Oct 2016 - 09:40 by helen.walker

Spirit Story was a week-long campaign held in September 2016 to document the extraordinary everyday stories of our sector. VCSE organisations were asked to choose one day during the week of 19-23 September and tell us about an activity that took place which included food distribution, advice sessions, support groups and a sporting memories session.

We gathered 32 stories which are now in a dedicated place on the Macc website - https://www.manchestercommunitycentral.org/spirit-story-0

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A healthier Manchester - Health & Social Care Stakeholder Bulletin Two

10 Oct 2016 - 09:51 by helen.walker

The second edition of the Manchester Health & Social Care Stakeholder Bulletin is out now. It contains an update on plans for the new single commissioning and hospital systems, and the latest information on the Local Care Organisation. 




The bulletin also sets out the overall plans for integrating health and social care in Manchester, which are summarised by this diagram:

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Be part of Manchester’s Spirit Story

24 Aug 2016 - 15:22 by michelle.foster

Last week we launched Sprit Story, a week-long campaign taking place in September that will document the extraordinary everyday stories of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Manchester. We have already had a great response so please contact us to make sure your organisation is involved!

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Inclusive Growth - Opportunities and Challenges for Greater Manchester

23 Aug 2016 - 11:55 by helen.walker

The first report from the Inclusive Growth Analysis Unit sets out the current picture of economic growth, inequality and poverty in Greater Manchester, and the potential that pursuing inclusive growth could bring. It also sets out the challenges to achieveing this such as persistant levels of poverty, a need for a stronger skills base and also asks if a 'more of the same' approach can really make the difference needed.

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Manchester Safeguarding Adults Board Annual report 2015/16 – an opportunity to showcase your work in the report

16 Aug 2016 - 09:21 by michelle.foster

Manchester's Safeguarding Adults Board is collating its Annual Report 2015/16 to evidence how partners across Manchester have worked together to safeguard adults at risk in our community. Manchester Safeguarding Adults Board are offering you the opportunity to share examples of your work over this period so that it can be showcased within the report.

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What factors affect healthy living in Greater Manchester? Taking Charge Together research

10 Aug 2016 - 09:47 by helen.walker

Over 10,000 people took part in Taking Charge Together, the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership survey, which provided an insight into why people feel they cannot lead a healthier lifestyle. Most people surveyed were aware of the importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise but the survey asked why this might be difficult to achieve. 

The research identified three main factors which were barriers to making healthy choices:

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Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Devolution

25 Feb 2016 - 19:19 by Mike Wild

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Could you give us 10 minutes to talk about health?

As part of Greater Manchester’s Devolution agenda, for the first time Greater Manchester is taking control of £6 billion of public funding for health and social care from April 2016.

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