Policy and Influence
Greater Manchester Living Income Campaign launch party
The Greater Manchester Living Income campaign is working to transform the social security system so that it works for us all, whenever we need it.
Join the Campaign Launch Party to learn more about how we're building a powerful movement together.
What to expect from the day:
- Hear more about the campaign and how you can get involved
- Guest speakers, including Andy Burnham
- Live performances to bring the party
- Lunch and refreshments
- Connect with people who want to build a better world
Friends Meeting House, 6 Mount Street, Manchester, M2 5NS
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VoiceAbility: Manchester Advocacy Alliance
VoiceAbility are looking for groups to build a Manchester Advocacy Alliance together.
Everyone has the right to be informed, involved, heard, and to have control over ad challenge decisions about their health, care, and treatment. However, many people are unaware of these rights, are unable to express themselves in ways in which they are heard, or face situations where their choices are ignored or overruled.
New guidance on hearing the voice of lived experience in policy making
The Greater Manchester VCFSE Leadership Group and GM Equality Alliance are pleased to share new guidance on hearing the voice of lived experience in policy making, developed as part of the VCSE Accord.
It aims to support public sector colleagues in including the voice of lived experience in policy making.
The guidance brings together key principles for including the voice of lived experience in policy making with practical guidance around remuneration.
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Community Explorers: Exploring Social Housing in Manchester
Our next Community Explorers will be themed around housing in Manchester. We will be joined by Social Homes for Manchester and Manchester City Council to discuss social housing in Manchester and how we can work together to advocate for change and address the housing challenges faced by the communities your organisations support.
St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZ
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Afrocats: MYRIAD - Final networking event
Over the last 18 months, MYRIAD has brought together practitioners, organisations and health professionals to explore ways that creative practice can increase access to mental health and wellbeing support for global majority communities. The project has included practitioner training, leadership support and a series of test and learn projects with voluntary and community groups.
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Home Truths 2 – Race Equity Series
ACEVO and Voice4Change England hosted the Home Truths 2, Race Equity Series. The series stimulated and supported meaningful anti-racist responses to civil society's ongoing racism problem.
The Race Equity Series is open to all in civil society:
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