Carers 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.
GMCVO, working in partnership with 10GM, have launched a grants programme to support people from communities of identity or experience, based in Greater Manchester that may struggle to achieve higher levels of mental wellbeing.
The communities we want to reach are:
This is a brand new scheme for Elders from Refugee Communities. This scheme is designed to reduce social isolation, increase integration experiences and community connections and promote better overall health and wellness. Manchester Refugee Support Network (MRSN) will also be able to provide you with information about services for elderly people.
For more information click here
The Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) Bereavement Service offers the Caribbean and African community living in Greater Manchester (GM) a culturally and religiously tailored support for those grieving or mourning the loss of loved ones. This would be at no costs to GM residents but at a fee to people living outside greater Manchester. CAHN will be taking referrals from their statutory partners and VCSE organisations.
The Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) have launched a number of online activities via Zoom in response to community’s requests.
Healthy Hearts – Physical activity, nutrition and medication: Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm
Single Mothers Peer Support Group: Thursdays, 11am-12pm
Afrobeats and Reggae Bash: Fridays, 8pm-10pm
Health Hour: Saturdays, 11am-12pm
This report, from The Ubele Initiative, provides the results of two waves of surveys, which were conducted between 19-23 March (Wave 1) and between 27 March and 4 April (Wave 2).
Lord Greenhalgh, Communities Minister, has written to local authority chief executives to highlight that some members of Gypsy and Traveller communities are likely to be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19, and may need support in accessing basic facilities such as water, sanitation and waste disposal, to enable them to adhere to public health guidelines around self-isolation and social distancing during the outbreak.
The Caribbean and African Network (CAHN) have launched a support helpline for the Caribbean and African Community which will provide information and advice, food and single mothers peer support.
Contact 0771 002 2382 between 6am and midnight or email: [email protected]
Europia is a registered charity which supports citizens from The European Union in Greater Manchester.
Are you in financial difficulty as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak?
Europia has a grant to distribute to individuals and families in need.
Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) are conducting this anonymised 2-minute survey which will help them to collate the adverse impact on the Caribbean and African community in Greater Manchester.
Complete the survey here