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NEWS

A statement to the VSCE sector on behalf of public sector commissioners in Greater Manchester

We want to provide reassurance and practical support to our partners in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector. This statement details how.

Coronavirus COVID-19

Please follow advice given to protect yourselves and others. This page contains useful links.

Sir Richard Leese to take over as Partnership chair from Lord Peter Smith

The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham announced on Wednesday 18 March that he has asked Sir Richard Leese, Leader of the City of Manchester Council, to take on the health and social care portfolio, and to chair the Health and Social Care Partnership, from Lord Peter Smith.

OPINION

“It’s about better care, better conversations, a proper relationship – it’s quicker and it’s more effective.” Here’s what Integrated Care in Action Week means in Greater Manchester.

Warren Heppolette, executive lead for strategy and system development

Greater Manchester is a “Marmot city region” – what does that mean, and how will it improve our health and reduce inequalities?

By Sarah Price, executive lead for population health and interim chief officer

If a mother-to-be is also a smoker one of the very best things they can do for their baby is give up smoking.

Christine Bassett, tobacco specialist midwife, Tameside

CASE STUDIES

“I have got my confidence back, so am now going out and socialising with friends” – How social prescribing made a difference for Akeela

When back pain forced Akeela Shaikh from Bolton to leave her job as a healthcare assistant she also struggled to look after her ill relatives. She was helped through depression with a social prescription for volunteering.

“I’m in a better place and feeling positive about the future” – Patrick shares his experience of social prescribing

Patrick Connell, 75, from Stockport, a husband and dad to two grown up children, is recently retired. He talks about how losing his job, his purpose in life, led to a breakdown and how a social prescription has given him a reason to get out of bed in the morning.

“I feel connected to others and part of the community” – how social prescribing turned Brenda’s life around

Brenda lives in Glossop and is in her 70s. She was given a social prescription by a practice nurse after struggling with a number of physical and wellbeing issues following the death of her husband.

@GM_HSC / Mar 30
We’re currently living through very difficult times. But you are not alone and you can get through it. If you or someone you know is strugglin…

@GM_HSC / Mar 30
Everyone should be staying at home. You should only leave your home for essentials such as food or medicine, for work, or to exercise. #StayH…

@GM_HSC / Mar 30
Our partners in the voluntary, community&social enterprise sector across Greater Manchester provide health&social care to thousands&…

@GM_HSC / Mar 29
Our procurement teams are working around the clock to help get the PPE supplies we need across Greater Manchester. Overnight we took a big deliv…

@GM_HSC / Mar 29
RT @PHE_uk: 📰We’ve published a new guide on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing during the #coronavirus (#COVID19) outbreak.…

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