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Introducing the Greater Manchester Live Well Podcast
The trailer for a new home-grown series about public services doing things differently with communities is now live. The GM Live Well Podcast explores public services taking a new approach to ensure everyone gets the everyday support they need. It will discover what happens when our communities are trusted to lead and what systems can do to lend ‘a helping hand, not a hoop to jump through’. The series unpacks this approach to prevention as a better way forward. What we call Live Well in Greater Manchester.
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Read our latest blogs shared by various system partners, illustrating Fairer Health for All in action
Events ...
Join the DoWith Assembly – a free national grassroots gathering for people across the NHS, public services, and the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector who want to drive radical system change. Hosted by Five Giants Foundation, People’s Powerhouse and Wellbeing Enterprises, this is not a traditional conference; the agenda will be shaped by those attending on the day, creating space to connect, collaborate and build a movement that puts people and communities at the heart of decision-making. A free lunch will be provided. Places are limited and expected to fill quickly, so register now to help make DoWith a reality.
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester M1 1WT
Webinar: Yorkshire and Humber Citizens' Juries on Health and Harmful Products
Earlier this year, local people from across Yorkshire and the Humber came together to discuss the health and social impacts of commercial activities relating to tobacco, alcohol, and unhealthy food and to consider how local and national governments should respond.
The aims of this webinar are for you to:
- Learn about Citizens’ Juries as a model of deliberative democracy
- Understand the outputs and headline findings from the Juries
- Feel empowered to use the findings to drive advocacy and policy action locally, regionally and nationally
The Citizens’ Juries were commissioned by the Yorkshire and Humber Association of Directors of Public Health (Y&H ADPH), working with researchers from SPECTRUM and Doncaster and Wakefield Health Determinants Research Collaborations.
Time: 12:30-14:00
Windrush Day 2026 is a celebration of Caribbean culture, heritage, and contribution in Manchester. It is a moment of cultural remembrance and recognition, bringing communities together to honour the Windrush Generation and celebrate shared identity across generations. For any questions, please contact: windrushcelebration@cahn.org.uk
Time: 12:00-18:00
Location: Alexandra Park, Manchester, M16 7JL
GM Live Well Frontline Peer Support Network Event
GM Live Well Frontline Peer Support Network members are invited to an in-person event focused on celebrating the network, sharing learning, and shaping future priorities.
The day will include interactive workshops, networking opportunities, a learning quiz, and space to reflect on wellbeing and resilience. Feedback from the event will help shape the future direction of the network.
Time: 10:00-16:00
Location: St Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester M12 6FZ
Doctors in Deprivation Training Day: Find Your Tribe 2026
Join this free, inspiring training event for GPs and clinical leads working in areas of deprivation. Delivered by Shared Health Foundation alongside Deep End GM, it offers a valuable space to connect with like‑minded clinicians, explore the realities of health inequalities, and learn from impactful work across Greater Manchester and beyond. Be challenged, encouraged and energised, while gaining practical insights and renewed confidence to make a meaningful difference in your community.
Time: 09:00-16:30
Location: People's History Museum Manchester, M3 3ER
Join the GM Living Income campaign to hear stories about the need for a Living Income pilot in Greater Manchester. The event will celebrate progress so far, feature live performances, and bring together people working towards a fairer future.
Time: 12:30-14:00
Location: Kings House Conference Centre, Sidney Street, Manchester, M1 7HB GB
A celebration of the renewed Greater Manchester VCFSE Accord (2026–2035) – a shared agreement that sets out how the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector and public sector partners, including the health and care system, will work together.
This celebration will bring together VCFSE organisations, public sector and system partners from across Greater Manchester to celebrate the role of the VCFSE sector, showcase what we have achieved together so far, and explore how we build on this over the next decade.
Time: 10:00-14:30
Location: People's History Museum, Leftbank, Manchester, M3 3ER
Celebrating the Contributions of Northwest Nurses to the NHS
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with a special evening in the South Asia Gallery, featuring a new exhibition highlighting the invaluable contributions of South Asian nurses to the NHS and healthcare across the UK. Curated by nurses from across the North West in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing, the exhibition shares powerful stories and experiences of the thousands of nurses from South Asia who have supported communities and cared for patients for decades. Visitors can explore the exhibition, meet members of the curatorial team, and attend a panel Q&A (6-7pm) discussing the project and the importance of recognising the contribution of South Asian nurses to the NHS. Entry to the gallery is free and no booking is required; however, free tickets for the panel session must be booked in advance as places are limited.
Time: 16:30-20:00
Location: Manchester Museum, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL
The Manchester Community Power Forum is bringing together residents, community groups and public services to explore how partnership working can strengthen community power.
The summit will share a theory of change and learning through action.
Time: 9:30-13:00
Location: 422 Community hub, Stockport Road, Longsight M12 4EX
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