Join other groups to explore how an Alliance could enable more people in Manchester to be heard when it comes to their health and care.
If you are someone who wants communities in the City of Manchester to be heard, we (VoiceAbility) want to hear from you.
What we're trying to do
We’re building a network of individuals and organizations interested in developing a Manchester Advocacy Alliance. Our goal is to create a shared understanding of the barriers that prevent people being heard, especially communities that are already marginalised. We aim to work with members of those communities to co-design solutions that remove these barriers and reduce inequities. The Advocacy Alliance will serve as a central platform to share resources, drive community engagement, and empower more people to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities.
Come along to this introductory workshop to learn more about what we're trying to achieve, share your views on the barriers and gaps, explore what different organisations are already doing in this area and imagine the potential of what could be achieved through an Advocacy Alliance.
We’re eager to engage with people, organizations, and communities to shape this initiative into something that’s meaningful and effective for all citizens of Manchester.
Who the workshop is for
Here at VoiceAbility, we've been commissioned by Manchester City Council, on behalf of the Manchester Local Care Organisation, to develop the Advocacy Alliance. Our initial focus is on ensuring people are heard within health and social care settings, but the tools, skills, and support created will be relevant in other contexts, and we can expand the scope into other areas. Funding requirements mean we are only working with organisations who support or work with people in the City of Manchester.
Already involved are people and organisations who
- bring communities together
- work directly with communities marginalised by the current system
- help people understand their rights
- support people to stand up for their rights
- amplify the voices of people are not being heard
- seek to change the system
- provide legal support and guidance
- deliver health and care services in the City of Manchester
- commission health and care services
- enable more people to have a voice
So if you are an individual or organisation wanting to work with us, then this workshop is for you.