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Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit - Refugees Welcome 

24 May 2023 - 17:08 by helen.walker

On Tuesday 7 March, the Home Secretary introduced the new Illegal Migration Bill, which has been nicknamed the ’Refugee Ban Bill’, and is the Government’s latest action on the right to claim asylum. As it was going to House of Lords on Wednesday 10 May for its second reading, Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit (GMIAU) organised a gathering in central Manchester to coincide with this under the title ‘Refugees Welcome’ to show solidarity with people seeking safety and demonstrate their opposition to what they see as the Government’s latest attack on their rights.  

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GM Violence Reduction Unit’s Annual Report

24 May 2023 - 17:04 by michelle.foster

In the last 12 months in Greater Manchester, there were fewer than 90 hospital admissions due to assault by sharp objects among victims aged under25 (down by 17% compared to 2021, and down purple violence reduction unit logoby 26% compared to the year pre-covid), and a significant decrease in homicides (down by 27% compared to 2021), and knife enabled homicides (down by 19% compared to 2021).

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Diverse-City North Manchester invitation to take part and get involved

24 May 2023 - 17:01 by michelle.foster

A North Manchester-wide cultural festival is taking place this summer: 17 June - 9 July 2023.

blue background with a rows of people Celebrating the amazing, rich diverse culture and history in North Manchester. There will be a range of events in each community including workshops, food, music, art, dance, fashion and more.

The festival is led by The North Manchester Inclusion Partnership.

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Recruitment and info sessions for the next round of Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership’s next round of training

24 May 2023 - 16:55 by michelle.foster

Manchester Volunteer Advice Partnership run 9-week training courses (sessions every Tuesday) teaching you how to give good quality advice on welfare benefits and housing, as well as cream background with a circle of peopleassertiveness and communication skills.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Rainbow badge patient survey

24 May 2023 - 16:53 by michelle.foster

Are you a patient at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust? You can help to make healthcare places better for all LGBTQ+ people.

You don’t have to be LGBTQ+ to take part in this survey. Anyone who had an appointment at the trust in the last 12 months can take part.

It will take about 5 minutes to answer all the questions, they are anonymous, so no-one will know what you answered.

Complete the survey

Deadline: 21 July 2023

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Artist's Studio available at Pool Arts

24 May 2023 - 16:51 by michelle.foster

Are you an artist looking for a self-contained studio with natural light? Become the next Pool Arts Associate Artist.

  • image: pool arts logo24-hour access
  • Ground floor access
  • Close to city centre and A6 (10 mins walk from Piccadilly Station, 5 mins walk to MMU).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free tea and coffee

Only £200 pcm (currently inclusive of utilities).

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GM Poverty Action newsletter 17 May 2023

24 May 2023 - 16:42 by michelle.foster

In the latest newsletter, Policy in Practice share what actions we can take to boost benefit take up and close the £19 billion unclaimed benefits gap and the National Education Union share image: gmpa logoinformation about their campaign for Free School Meals for All. There are updates on the Scottish government's anti-poverty summit, the launch of the VCSE anti-poverty forum and new Household Support Fund briefing.

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Caritas Shrewsbury - Working collaboratively to welcome Afghan refugees

24 May 2023 - 13:14 by helen.walker

Caritas Shrewsbury work with children, families, communities and parishes to build stronger, supportive communities, wherever there is current disadvantage. 

In September 2021, Caritas Shrewsbury were involved in the rapidly developing emergency work to welcome Afghan refugees. Initially the response involved providing food, mother and baby supplies, toiletries, phones, shoes and clothes to arrivals. After working with partners to meet these needs, their involvement evolved to meet the wider needs such as education, training, wellbeing and integration. 

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