Health and Wellbeing

Join Friends, Families and Travellers this Suicide Prevention Month for a 3-hour training session exploring suicide prevention and self-harm

It is known that Gypsy and Traveller people are three times more likely to experience anxiety and twice as likely to experience depression than the general population. According to an all-Ireland report, Irish Traveller men were almost seven times more likely to die by suicide, while Irish Traveller women were six times more likely to die by suicide than the general population.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust invite you to come and join them at their forthcoming virtual Members Engagement Session. 

Have your say, help shape Greater Manchester’s green and blue spaces and champion the importance of nature in cities.

Join Sow the City for an inspiring talk with Jason the Cloud Gardener, sharing insights from his recent fellowship tour exploring greener towns and cities around the world. Discover innovative approaches to urban greening, community involvement and creating healthier, more sustainable places.

Romany Gypsy and Irish Traveller experiences of hate crime and discrimination: understanding the law, the impact and practical advice.

Gypsy and Traveller people have experienced discrimination and hate crime for generations and remain some of the most marginalised ethnic groups in the UK.

Join Friends, Families and Travellers for a two-hour CPD-accredited training session for individuals and organisations seeking to deepen their understanding of these communities.

In this webinar, Friends, Families and Travellers will examine the barriers Gypsy and Traveller people face when accessing services, explore the social context behind these challenges, and share practical strategies to help make services more inclusive and accessible.

You are invited to take part in a series of creative workshops designed to raise awareness of cancer in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Participants can learn more about cancer awareness while enjoying free creative activities and conversations.

Woodwork Sessions – Tuesdays, from 22 September – 10 November, 11:00am – 12:00pm (Auditorium)

Art Sessions – Tuesdays, from 22 September – 10 November, 1:00pm – 2:00pm (Workshop) 

Free | Ages 18+

In partnership with LCA Food Club & Can Survive UK, Langworthy Cornerstone are offering interactive Healthy Heart Days, where participants will cook healthy food together, connect with others, share information on keeping your heart healthy, and get a blood pressure check.

Healthy Heart Day with Langworthy Food Club – Monday 7 September, 10:00am – 12:00pm 

Strengthening Greater Manchester’s response to the cost-of-living crisis.

Join the Mayor of Greater Manchester and leaders from across the public, private and VCFSE sectors for a summit focused on strengthening Greater Manchester’s response to the cost-of-living crisis.

The Mayor has made a clear commitment that every decision made will pass the test of making life cheaper and easier for residents.

Challenging Identity: How Does Intersectionality Impact Our Capacity to Make Safeguarding Personal?

What happens when a person’s identity is shaped by multiple experiences, characteristics, and communities?

How can understanding intersectionality help us make safeguarding more person-centred and inclusive?

Moving beyond assumptions and enabling informed decision-making: The Where I Want to Live Toolkit.

This seminar explores how we can move beyond assumptions about what people with learning disabilities want for their future and instead create opportunities for genuine choice, voice and control. Through the Where I Want to Live Toolkit, participants will discover an innovative, co-produced digital resource designed to help people with learning disabilities explore, discuss and express their wishes about where and how they live as adults.