Join in this mapping to develop a strong, collectively beneficial research network as part of the collaboration with NHS Greater Manchester, VCSE sector and the research sector across Greater 
Manchester.
Frontline – England’s largest social work charity – aims to make life better for children who need a social worker, to help keep them safe from harm and to give them every possible chance to fulfil 
their potential.
Shared Lives are recruiting carers now in Manchester.
As Northwest Turkish Community Association (NWTCA), with the contributions of Turkish Airlines, Consulate General of Manchester, Barta Logistics, Goss Outdoor and Gemak UK, are organising 
an aid campaign for our citizens in 10 affected cities after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake centered in Kahramanmaraş in Turkey yesterday morning.
Cycle and Stride for Active Lives is an exciting initiative from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) that supports community groups and people in Greater Manchester to become more active 
through walking and cycling. Made possible by a £1 million grant from the London Marathon Charitable Trust, the three-year programme seeks to reach 10,000 people across communities that are least likely to be active or to walk or cycle their journeys.
The GM Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Network is running a free FASD awareness-raising session where everyone is welcome including parents, carers and professionals at Rochdale 
Connections Trust on 14 February.
This will include details of what FASD is, how it happens and the different ways that FASD can impact people.
Cancer is a subject that doesn’t bear thinking about and yet 900,000+ people in the workforce are preoccupied with it. They are living with cancer and 28% of them say they have had little or no support from their employer. (Source Macmillan Cancer Support - The Forgotten C)
The only Greater Manchester-wide awards for the whole health and care workforce are back for their fourth year and are bigger and better than ever.
As well as regular favourites such as People’s Champion and Volunteer Champion, new categories have been introduced this year including a Lifetime Achievement Award and Employer/Workplace of the Year.
Local communities have stepped up in many ways to support their neighbours through the cost of living crisis. This includes groups with warm spaces, or those who are able to provide furnishings, 
activities, advice and support. Libraries and other local authority contacts are a useful first point of contact for these groups. Check out these resources to learn more on how to set up a Warm Space in your local community.
MAES know that many of residents are experiencing hardship and are impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. In your work with residents, you may deal with difficult and sensitive issues and meet 
people who need further support with the cost-of-living crisis. MAES would like to gauge interest in running their one-hour digital training session.
This one-hour digital training session will look at: