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As UK household debt continues to rise, more than 8.5 million people are facing serious financial struggles in 2024. Projections for 2025 suggest this trend will only worsen.

Despite this, £23 billion in available support is set to go unclaimed this year – money that could help people regain control of their finances. Key barriers such as lack of awareness, complex systems and stigma prevent people from accessing the help they’re eligible for.

Manchester is on a mission to establish itself as a global digital leader by 2026. As a globally recognised digital city, leading researchers in Digital Inequalities from Manchester Metropolitan University, in collaboration with experts with learning disabilities, have joined forces to demonstrate how digital strategies across the UK can be co-produced and include the perspectives of people with learning disabilities.

This co-produced interactive session will allow attendees to think critically about the importance of inclusive design and policymaking for digital cities.  

Come along to this Living Wage Week Event to hear from existing Real Living Wage employers in the VCSE and see why, and how, your organisation should become an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. Speakers will include existing Real Living Wage employers, The Living Wage Foundation and the GM Living Wage Campaign.
 

This online event will bring together Trade Unions, The Good Employment Charter, The Living Wage Foundation and others to discuss the future of the Real Living Wage in Greater Manchester in the light of the new Labour government and proposed new employment legislation. 

Aimed primarily at trade unionists the event is open to anyone interested in discussing the future of the campaign for the Real Living Wage in GM. The event will be a mix of speakers and open discussion and debate.

Charity Digital are on a mission to protect nonprofits from cyber threats. Are you an organisation that doesn’t know where to start with your cyber security, or could do with a "sense check" on where you stand?

As charities, that often hold and process sensitive information, it’s important to have the correct security in place to protect user data. Join Charity Digital where their in-house expert will give you a walk-through of the options available to you.

Develop and improve responses to exploitation and self-neglect, learn from lived experience, and understand best practice in managing high risk

Aims
Gather the latest safeguarding updates and information for best practice.

Learning Outcomes
Learn about Tackling Exploitation, Personalisation, Trauma informed practice from leading professionals

These meetings are a chance for GM Ethnic Communities Network members and allies to connect, share experiences and learn from one another as well as hear from guest speakers on relevant topics.

Free refreshments and a vegetarian lunch will be provided.
 

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