Manchester City Council has joined a national campaign to recruit more short break carers for disabled children. Shared Care Network - a short breaks charity - is running a ‘Tell a Friend' campaign, where current carers are being encouraged to spread the message about how valuable their work is for the children they help.
A recent survey by Shared Care Network showed that word of mouth was the way that one in three carers heard about short break care. Currently Manchester has around 30 short break carers for disabled children, but ideally Manchester City Council would like to recruit an additional 10 carers per year.
In particular, the council is looking for short break carers for secondary school aged children with autistic spectrum conditions. Potential carers would receive full training and on-going support and would need to be able to offer a minimum of two nights a month to care for a child. They would also need to have a spare bedroom in their home.
Councillor Sheila Newman, Executive Member for Children's Services at Manchester City Council, said: "We match carers very carefully to the families and children they help. The experience is very powerful for all: the children involved enjoy new experiences and meet new people, who often become long-term friends. And, crucially, this time off allows the child's parents to have a break, knowing that their child is being looked after in a happy and supportive environment. I hope our current carers do tell their friends about the incredible work that they do so that they can attract more like-minded individuals to provide the same high level of care."
Anyone interested in becoming a short break carer for disabled children in Manchester can speak to Anna Lomas on 0161 881 0911. For more information about Manchester City Council visit www.manchester.gov.uk
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Manchester Drug & Alcohol Strategy Team (DAST), on behalf of the commissioners of many substance misuse services in the City of Manchester, is currently redesigning adult drug treatment in the City. The whole process started in 2010 and we expect it to be complete in 2012. We have recently put some material up on the internet so anyone with an interest in the issues can find out at any time how our proposals are progressing and also send us their comments. As our plans evolve in the light of feedback we receive we will put more detail up on the site.
The period from now until 21st March is crucial as shortly after that we will begin the process of tendering out the planned 3 main services. So we need feedback before then. If you would like to know at any time where we are up to please see www.manchester.gov.uk/drugsandalcohol.
Those without web access are welcome to contact us for current information: Roger Bysouth, DAST, Manchester City Council; 4th Floor, Heron House; Brazennose Street, Manchester M2 5EA on 0161 219 6930 or e-mail: r.bysouth@manchester.gov.uk
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Support the homeless and run with Barnabus in the BUPA Great Manchester 10K Run, 15th May 2011
So far we have a team of 10 running for Barnabus, if you'd like to do something fun to help raise funds for the homeless and vulnerable in Manchester then we would love to have you with us.
It's on Sunday, May 15th 2011 in Manchester City Centre. It will be televised live on the BBC and 38,000 people will be taking part
You can register online just click on the link below, we're not on the charity drop down list (this was too expensive) but don't worry just ignore this, you can still run for us. Please register quickly as places are limited.
www.greatrun.org/events/event.aspx?id=4
We will organise all the sponsorship support material for you nearer the time just email carol@barnabusmanchester.co.uk to let us know you've registered. To find out more about our life saving work with the homeless and vulnerable in the city visit our website www.barnabus-manchester.org.uk
Would you share your home with someone who needs your help to live a fulfilling life? For a permanent stay or for short term breaks.
Anybody who needs support with a whole range of needs.
People with a learning disability, People with a physical disability, People with a mental health needs,Older people.
What is an Adult Placement?
An Adult Placement can be: Somewhere to live, Somewhere to go for day time support, Someone who will support you to live in your own home.
The service is available for vulnerable people aged 18 and over, who have had a Social Services Community Care Assessment, which indicates that they are eligible for the service.
Who can become Adult Placement Providers?
Anybody. No formal qualifications or previous care experience is needed to become an Adult Placement Provider. We are looking for individuals who come from a wide variety of back grounds and have different skills and experiences. Adult Placement Providers need to be flexible, sensitive, tolerant and patient and above all have a genuine interest in caring for vulnerable people. In terms of long term care, we can only accept carers who live in the city of Manchester. The Adult Placement Provider may care for the individual in their own home, in the community or in the home of the service user. If you have any doubts as to your suitability, we are always willing to have an informal discussion to chat about your suitability.
What sort of care should I offer?
This depends on many variables. Obviously, you may have particular commitments and responsibilities which will limit the time you have available. In addition, the physical layout of your home may affect the service you can offer, as we do insist that the person using the service has their own room, if you are offering short or long term care.
How do I become approved as a family based provider?
All Adult Placement Providers' are subject to an approval process. The approval process involves individual assessment and attendance at training services. This process is essential to protect the vulnerable adults placed.
Adult Placement Provider's are paid a set rate, which is regularly reviewed, for each particular service they provide. The payment rates are above the national minimum wage. Some Providers choose adult placement as their full time work, whilst others work only part time.
Individual Assessment
Prospective Providers' and member of their household are visited on several occasions by an Adult Placement Worker and a full social history and an assessment of their suitability is undertaken. A detailed application is completed and references are taken from your G.P. and two people who know you well, one of which has to agree to a home visit being made in order to further verify their reference. Criminal Record checks are carried out on the Provider in their home. We also make checks within the Social Services Department.
Training
Training is provided to help develop the skills, confidence and knowledge of Providers'. Information, both verbal and written during the training sessions. It covers information on adult placement, working with older or disabled people, health and safety and first aid. Training is compulsory, unless the Provider can show they are already competent in that area. Training is provided flexibly and can be delivered in the evening or at weekends. An Adult Placement Worker will keep in regular contact with you and offer any necessary support.
If you have a spare room and feel you could provide Adult Placement, please contact Manchester Adult Placement Services on 0161 945 7609.
Would you share your home with someone who needs your help to live a fulfilling life? For a permanent stay or for short term breaks.
Anybody who needs support with a whole range of needs.
People with a learning disability, People with a physical disability, People with a mental health needs,Older people.
What is an Adult Placement?
An Adult Placement can be: Somewhere to live, Somewhere to go for day time support, Someone who will support you to live in your own home.
The service is available for vulnerable people aged 18 and over, who have had a Social Services Community Care Assessment, which indicates that they are eligible for the service.
Who can become Adult Placement Providers?
Anybody. No formal qualifications or previous care experience is needed to become an Adult Placement Provider. We are looking for individuals who come from a wide variety of back grounds and have different skills and experiences. Adult Placement Providers need to be flexible, sensitive, tolerant and patient and above all have a genuine interest in caring for vulnerable people. In terms of long term care, we can only accept carers who live in the city of Manchester. The Adult Placement Provider may care for the individual in their own home, in the community or in the home of the service user. If you have any doubts as to your suitability, we are always willing to have an informal discussion to chat about your suitability.
What sort of care should I offer?
This depends on many variables. Obviously, you may have particular commitments and responsibilities which will limit the time you have available. In addition, the physical layout of your home may affect the service you can offer, as we do insist that the person using the service has their own room, if you are offering short or long term care.
How do I become approved as a family based provider?
All Adult Placement Providers' are subject to an approval process. The approval process involves individual assessment and attendance at training services. This process is essential to protect the vulnerable adults placed.
Adult Placement Provider's are paid a set rate, which is regularly reviewed, for each particular service they provide. The payment rates are above the national minimum wage. Some Providers choose adult placement as their full time work, whilst others work only part time.
Individual Assessment
Prospective Providers' and member of their household are visited on several occasions by an Adult Placement Worker and a full social history and an assessment of their suitability is undertaken. A detailed application is completed and references are taken from your G.P. and two people who know you well, one of which has to agree to a home visit being made in order to further verify their reference. Criminal Record checks are carried out on the Provider in their home. We also make checks within the Social Services Department.
Training
Training is provided to help develop the skills, confidence and knowledge of Providers'. Information, both verbal and written during the training sessions. It covers information on adult placement, working with older or disabled people, health and safety and first aid. Training is compulsory, unless the Provider can show they are already competent in that area. Training is provided flexibly and can be delivered in the evening or at weekends. An Adult Placement Worker will keep in regular contact with you and offer any necessary support.
If you have a spare room and feel you could provide Adult Placement, please contact Manchester Adult Placement Services on 0161 945 7609.
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Wednesday 19th January - 11:00 - 13:00
Ida Kinsey Centre, 17 Guide Post Road, Grove Village, Ardwick, M13 9HP
Want to take control of your finances and ensure you're claiming the right benefits?
Get advice from the Money Mentors, Manchester Credit Union, Manchester Advice and others on a whole range of financial matters. There will be information stalls on budgeting, bank accounts, debt, back-to-work health checks, housing and council tax benefit and money-saving tips will be available.
For more information please visit: www.manchester.gov.uk/helpinghands.
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Manchester City Council's Warm Homes Project provides FREE Cavity Wall and Loft Insulation to those who rent privately and those who own their own home in Manchester, who are either:-
over 60 (no need to be in receipt of benefits), or have children aged 6 or under (or pregnant and in receipt off a MAT B1 certificate) no need to be in receipt of benefits, or are under 60 and in receipt of benefits
The package of insulation offered includes loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, a tank jacket, draught proofing and radiator panels. For those who do not meet the above criteria then insulation measures are also offered at a greatly discounted price of £50.00 for cavity wall insulation and £50.00 for loft insulation (based on average sized properties).
Visit the http://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500017/energy_efficiency/3263/energy_efficiency_grants_and_loans/2 to find out more.
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Monday 3rd January 2011 - 15:00
Gigg Lane, Bury
Last winter 5,000 excess deaths occurred in the North West, many because of lack of heating and warm clothing. Every half hour of the cold winter months took someone's life in the region.
FC United hopes to play its part in helping the homeless and destitute through the winter months with our Big Coat Day.
On Big Coat Day, people are asked to bring their old winter clothing down to the forecourt at Gigg Lane Stadium in Bury where charities ‘Mustard Tree' and the ‘Boaz Trust' will load the clothing into vans to take away and distribute to those most in need. The collection will take place from noon to finish at 3pm when FC United begin their first home fixture of 2011 inside the stadium against Ashton United.
Tickets cost: Adults £8, Over-60s £5, Under 18s £2.
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Manchester Multi-Agency Homeless Forum Rebuilding Lives Task Group are putting together information about services that will be available for the homeless during the Christmas new year holidays.
They would like to hear from organisations that are putting on any services. Information should be emailed to Steph Roth: rebuildinglives@ymail.com.
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For the past 3 years the Boaz Trust has run a Night Shelter for up to 10 destitute male asylum seekers. This year, for the first time, our shelter is full every night - and we have 19 desperate men on the waiting list. Last night the temperature in Manchester dropped to around -5. Some of those men will have slept outside. Can you help?
We need an empty building, preferably within walking distance of Manchester City Centre. It can be a church, a pub, a hostel, even a warehouse - anything to accommodate 20-30 men overnight.
The Boaz Trust will take care of supervision, food, security, beds and bedding. Preferably the building will be free or on a peppercorn rent, but that's negotiable. The crucial thing is to get people off the streets before they freeze to death.
If you can help please contact Dave Smith, Director, Boaz Trust, 1st Floor, 110 Oldham Road, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6AG on 0161 202 1056
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Manchester City Council recently joined forces with 22 other local authorities from across the North West on a campaign to find new foster carers. The TV adverts feature some of the region's carers and show the diverse range of people who already foster for their local authority. The campaign aims to highlight the fact that there is no such thing as a 'typical' foster carer, and hopes to attract over 150 new carers from across the region to foster for their council. This is where we need your help!
Nationally there is a shortage of 10,000 foster carers, with the North West having the highest shortfall outside of London. Can you help us to find new carers for children across the region who need foster homes? Please can you spread the word about the campaign and the need for foster carers to your friends and family - and help to find those 150 new carers. Many of the people who foster and adopt work in the public sector, and have skills gained through their work which make them perfect candidates.
All foster carers receive an extensive range of support, from practical and emotional support, to training and financial support. There are various support groups for carers including mentoring schemes that benefit new carers by giving insight from experienced carers. There are lots of different types of fostering schemes that you could apply for giving you flexibility to choose an option suited to you and your life. From short break to long term fostering, we need more people to come forward and change a child's life.
Visit www.youcanfoster.org or call the freephone number on 0800 634 7052 for more information.
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Get Walking Keep Walking is a Lottery Funded Project which promotes walking across Manchester. As part of our project we have free walking packs available to residents of Manchester.
Getting started walking is as simple as putting on a pair of shoes and stepping out of your front door! But with a Get Walking Pack it can help make those first steps even easier. You'll be surprised how quickly your abilities increase and soon walking will be part of your everyday life. Just sign up for My Get Walking, and if you live in one of our target areas you'll receive a free pack within about 4 weeks.
The Get Walking Pack contains our 12-week walking plan, a logbook to track your progress and a free step counter as well as all the information you need to get you started. It's the perfect introduction to the benefits of walking.
To get your pack please register online at http://www.getwalking.org/my-get-walking/registration.php
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The Generation project team would like to invite you to join us in our Christmas celebrations. We have plenty of festive treats, the wonderful golden voices choir, a raffle and some delicious home made mince pies. We will also have plenty of money saving ideas and information to hopefully get 2011 off on the right foot. If you live in East or North Manchester please come and share the last Hotpot lunch of the year with us.
Please come along to Trinity Baptist Church Wellington Street Gorton M18 8TX on Tuesday 7 December 12pm-3pm
If you want to book transport and confirm your place please give us a call on 0161 202 2522.
We are also looking for volunteers to help out at the event above. If you are aged 18 or over and have at least 3 hours to spare on Tuesday 7th December a lot of patience and a big smile.
We will pay travel expenses and hopefully you will have a rewarding, but enjoyable time. Please give us a call to see if you can help with decorating the hall or help to serve refreshments on the day. 10161 202 2522
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As part of their ongoing commitment to improving capacity-building support provided to voluntary and community sector organisations in Manchester, Manchester City Council are seeking the views of the third sector on the range of support that should be provided.
They have prepared a short questionnaire using a survey website called Surveymonkey and would like to hear from as many community groups as possible.
Following this, an updated service outline will be circulated for public consultation.
To complete the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NLZ32Z7. Deadline for responses: Friday 26 November 2010
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The Money Mentors are on hand to provide free and impartial money advice to all Manchester residents.
This includes: Debt, Banking and Opening Accounts, Affordable Credit, Budgeting, Money Saving Tips, Benefit Entitlements, Back To Work Financial Healthcheck.
For more information or to make an appointment contact the team on 0161 223 1155 or e-mail moneymentors@manchester.gov.uk
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...then find our more at an Adoption Information Evening on 2 November at Manchester Town Hall, 5-9pm. There are currently children and young people waiting to be matched with new adoptive parents,many are older and in sibling groups. If you believe you've got what it takes to offer a permanent, loving, family home, the team want to hear from you.
Many people rule themselves out, thinking they wouldn't be eligible but it may not be the case - people who adopt come from all walks of life: it doesn't matter whether you're single, married, straight or gay; own your own home or rent. This drop-in event is open to everyone, so if you know somebody who is looking to adopt, please let them know.
For more information visit www.manchester.gov.uk/adoption, email familyduty@manchester.gov.uk or call 0800 988 8931.
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Congratulations to everyone involved with this year's Manchester Pride, which raised £115,000 for charity.
The money will be used to support various lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) groups and projects across Greater Manchester.
Jackie Crozier, festival director of Manchester Pride, said: "This is a fantastic achievement and we're absolutely delighted with the figure. It's a wonderful feeling to know that everyone who supported Manchester Pride 2010 has made a positive contribution to the future of the LGBT community in Greater Manchester."
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The Think Lock campaign launched earlier this year aimed at reducing burglary in the city. Think Lock reminds residents of the practical steps they can take to keep their home and possessions secure.
These steps may seem simple, but one in three burglaries happen in Manchester as a result of a door or window being left open or unlocked. Council employees who regularly talk to residents are being invited to briefings to find out more about how they can support the campaign.
Simple tips to remember:
Always lock and shut your windows and doors
Use a timer and leave a light and radio on when you go out
Don't leave valuables on show
Fit a burglar alarm and remember to use it
Don't let cold callers into your home.
For more tips, and to read about the Think Lock campaign, visit www.makingmanchestersafer.com.
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The Be Proud Awards give people the opportunity to nominate unsung heroes within their community who deserve an official thank you.
There are nine award categories, including the introduction of this year's Contribution to the Community (Business) Award, recognising companies that have introduced schemes, initiatives or policies that have made a positive impact in their communities.
Each of the categories is sponsored by a different local business, all of which are involved because of their close work with the Council in communities and neighbourhoods across the city.
For further information and to make a nomination, visit: www.beproudlovemanchester.com, or contact 0161 953 2733, or email: campaigns.team@manchester.gov.uk. Deadline: Monday 1 November 2010
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20th November 2010 at the Ramada Hotel, Manchester, Piccadilly.
The Radio Awards are the first of an annual flagship event of PeaceFM organized by Peace Full Media Limited to showcase and thank the wide variety of presenters, DJs, music artists and supporters of our local community radio station. These awards are to recognise and reward outstanding contributions to community radio and positive community life in Manchester.
The Radio Awards will be awarded at a formal ceremony combined with dinner and dance to celebrate and give kudos to our recipients and the sponsors, and is also a formal culmination of the birthday celebration of PeaceFM radio. This year's Radio Awards will be held at the Ramada Hotel, Piccadilly, Manchester.
We greatly value the support of all our sponsors and contributors and are continuously developing the way we acknowledge and reward our sponsors.
The Radio Awards are also a time of fund-raising for PeaceFM, and revenue from ticket sales get ploughed back into administration, logistical and management costs of running the not-for-profit radio station.
As such we are looking for sponsors who share our desire to recognise and promote peace and positive behaviour in our local communities and the valuable contributions of our nominees and winners. In addition to sponsoring the individual awards, we are looking for sponsors who would like to contribute to the running costs of the actual community radio station and be recognised as PeaceFM sponsors. PeaceFM Radio Award sponsors are offered different levels of sponsorship.
For more information contact PEACE FM on 0161 226 9905, e-mail info@peacefm.co.uk or visit the website: www.peacefm.co.uk
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Places for People are offering placements for Third Sector organisations based in Manchester, Salford and Trafford. These placements vary from 10hrs / week to 30hrs / week. I understand there will be a huge demand for this as every organisation can do with a helping hand. I suggest you forward me the following details:
Organisation name:
Contact name:
Position sought for candidate:
Hours requested: 10hrs / 30hrs:
I will forward the above details to Andrea Swales from Places for People who will contact you to discuss your requirements. I highly recommend this as it will firstly address the immediate human resources need of your organisation and secondly give the opportunity to an individual to gain valuable experience from your organisation. Please see the attached document which explains the programme further.
Please ensure you email me these details as soon as possible as this would be on a first come first serve basis.
Contact Humza Umair, North West Network, Third Sector Liaison Project Manager 0161 236 6493 or email humza@nwnetwork.org.uk
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Are you aged over 50 and currently volunteer with, or want to volunteer with children and young people?
If the answer to either of these questions is YES, then YOU are invited to take part in a select consultation, exploring issues around keeping children and their communities safe.
With your consent, you will also be filmed for reporting purposes to support your views on this important subject. This information will then contribute to a national consultation to inform future government initiatives.
This event takes place on
Wednesday 20th October 2010
10.30am - 3pm
The Conference Suite/Meeting Rooms, Lesbian and Gay Foundation, 5 Richmond Street, Manchester M1 3HF
An agenda for the day will be sent out prior to the event.
For more information or to book your place, please contact Karen Vickers on 07889 455 938 or email: kvickers@csv.org.uk. Please hurry as places are limited!
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Find out how you could fulfil such a vital and rewarding role at our Teenage Fostering Information Evening.
Tuesday 12 October 2010
5pm-9pm
Manchester Town Hall (use Lloyd Street entrance)
For more information visit www.fosterformanchester.com, email familyduty@manchester.gov.uk or call 0800 9888 931
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The gathering interest in Intergenerational Practice, particularly in the context of the debates about Big Society, Intergenerational Solidarity and the need to promote generational connection has made accessing reliable information, evidence and resources on intergenerational practice essential.
The Beth Johnson Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its completely redesigned website today that provides an easy to navigate pathway to intergenerational work. In addition to core information and resources, news items and events, and training the site links to national and international information in a way never offered before.
To experience the new site and find out more for yourself go to www.centreforip.org.uk
We would welcome your comments on the new website and look forward to receiving your feedback to generations@bjf.org.uk
Northmoor Community Centre & Great Places Housing Group
The Macmillan Solutions project team have been working with key stakeholders with an interest in the project to get the service up and running. A dedicated working group of various stakeholders from across the community have been meeting monthly. "I meet lots of people who live with cancer and I know this project will help them on their journey" Steering Group Member
Phone lines will be open for referrals for anyone affected by cancer living in the areas of Northmoor, Longsight, Gorton and Levenshulme from 20th September 2010. To make a referral contact Northmoor Community Centre on 0161 2486823 or e-mail info@northmoorcommunity.org
!Audacious City Church
Just as busy the !ACC team have been meeting to get their service launched. Enthusiastic and committed members of the church have been giving up their time to meet regularly with the project team on a monthly basis to develop the service. This service will also be ready and open for referrals from 20th September 2010. The service is available to anyone affected by cancer living in Manchester regardless of faith or religion. Where possible the service will also try to respond to the needs of people affected by cancer living within the Greater Manchester Area. For more information or to make a referral contact !ACC on 0161 830 7000 or e-mail info@audaciouscitychurch.com
Our New Recruits
We are delighted to welcome another 22 volunteers into the project through the above 2 new Macmillan Solutions Services. All have successfully completed the training and are keen and eager to get on with supporting people affected by cancer. The skills amongst the volunteer team is amazing; we have people with language skills, teaching/training skills, counselling skills, nursing skills, younger members of the community, Health and Social care backgrounds, practical skills. Very importantly everyone of the volunteers is passionate and has through their own personal experience an understanding of the needs of people affected by cancer.
Hear what being involved in the project means to our volunteers; "Being a volunteer for Macmillan means I can give something back, it gives me the chance to help people in my local community, as I can fit it into my day to day life and use my skills and experience creatively. In times like these local communities need to pull together to help each other."
"A lot as Macmillan previously helped out my family so in return I want to owe them back after the kind support my family received... therefore this project means a lot as I want to support and help people!"
"I feel by being part of this project I will be able to make a difference in someone's day, if not life! Allowing someone to have one less worry or task to take care of"
Update on Macmillan Solutions@Wai Yin
Volunteers continue to support people affected by cancer in a number of ways having a positive impact on their lives. Volunteers have been able to provide emotional support to people who are either geographically or socially isolated. Their links into the Chinese community mean that they can support with specific cultural needs such as fetching in the right Chinese newspapers or supporting taking food shopping to the large Chinese Supermarkets in the city.
Some of the emotional support has also been provided over the telephone. Financial solutions have been used to support and improve satisfaction with changes to body image as a result of cancer treatments; new clothes and a wig.
The volunteers have also importantly attended cancer awareness events to help raise the profile of the service and encourage members of the Chinese community to use the service for support if they are affected by cancer.
To make a referral contact the Wai Yin reception on 0161 237 5908.
More information?
If you would like to hear more about any of the services or if you require promotional materials to give out to or promote to people affected by cancer please do not hesitate to contact the Macmillan Solutions Project Team.
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How to make the most of your money is the theme of a week-long event in Wythenshawe. Money Week will be held from Monday 16 to Friday 20 August and has been organised by Manchester City Council, Willow Park Housing Trust and Parkway Green Housing Trust.
The aim of the event is to discuss all things financial and to give residents professional advice with anything from benefits to savings accounts and how to budget effectively.
The event also fits into the council's Helping Hands campaign, designed to help residents through the recession. During the week, experts including staff from Moneymadeclear - a financial advice service from the Government - will be manning stalls in the town centre and giving confidential ‘money makeovers' for anyone who is interested. An added dimension to the week is a ‘fashion on a budget' course, running at the Benchill Community Centre.
Youngsters on the course will be shown how to adapt their own clothes and will also be taken to a fabric shop in Manchester to buy material and accessories to make or customise wardrobes. The fashion course will culminate in a catwalk to display all the outfits.
For further information about Money Week please call Sandra Gaskill on tel: 0161 499 7778.
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Over 1100 people have been killed & millions are homeless due to devastating floods in Pakistan and they need our support.
Inspired Sisters are collecting clothes and blankets on Saturday 7th Aug from 12 - 5 @ Inspired Sisters office on Hamilton Road, Longsight.
Please be kind enough to drop off whatever you can. Also please support us by spreading the word. The time is short and there is too much. We will appreciate any help you can provide. enough to support us by donating unwanted items and spreading the word to your family and friends. The more we can collect the better.
For more information contact Inspired Sisters on 0161 224 9090
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Three days left to send in your nominations for the Manchester Women's Awards 2010. Do you know a remarkable woman, community group or organisation working hard to improve the lives of women in Manchester?
If so, then make sure you take the time to complete our nominations form for the Manchester Women's Awards. The awards will be presented in a ceremony at Manchester Town Hall on Thursday 16 September 2010.
Visit www.manchester.gov.uk/broadcast/womensawards2010 to fill out the nominations form. The deadline for completed forms is Friday 30 July 2010
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Tuesday 28th September 2010
Venue: Manchester
This event is aimed at those working with local communities to bring about positive environmental change in areas such as regeneration, transport, waste and recycling, healthy eating, home energy conservation and inclusion.
For further information and to book a place, visit: http://shop.btcv.org.uk/etn, or contact Helen or Jackie, on 0121 359 2113, or email: ETN@btcv.org.uk.
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Rather than tipping items of unwanted clothing, household goods and furniture away, why not donate them to Mustard Tree?
Mustard Tree is a Manchester based charity committed to providing life support for the homeless, marginalised and vulnerable across Greater Manchester. The charity serve these communities through the provision of food, clothing, furniture and training. They aim not only to improve lives for the deprived communities around us but also work to care for the enviroment through continual re-use and recycling of resources for the benefit of those in need.
If you have any good quality clothing, bedding, household items, small electrical items or furniture that are in good condition and that you would like to donate to Mustard Tree they can be dropped off at their premises on 110 Oldham Road 9am-5pm Mon-Fri and 9am-12.30pm Sat.
For larger items or more information, you can contact them on 0161 228 7331 to arrange collection by a Mustard Tree van.
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The Community Foundation gives millions of pounds a year to community groups in Greater Manchester. Over the summer, we're giving a group of young people aged 16-25 in Manchester the opportunity to get involved with what we do - they'll be closely involved in the creation of a new fund, from branding and naming the fund to fundraising for a group of their choice and ultimately handing the cheque over to the group - a programme called Summer Giving.
We did this last year and it was great fun, and should be a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and help the local community in the process! Get in touch if you're interested or know someone who might be. The programme will run two days a week from 9th August to 3rd September.
For more information contact Chris on 0161 214 0952, or by email to chris@communityfoundation.co.uk.
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