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Launch of new NHS GM Green Plan
NHS Greater Manchester has launched its Green Plan 2025–28, setting out how the region’s health services will cut carbon, protect health and create a fairer, greener future. With climate change already affecting local health - worsening asthma, increasing heat-related illness and deepening inequalities-the plan aims to build an NHS that is sustainable, resilient and rooted in climate justice. It calls on all health and care services to play their part, while encouraging residents to take everyday actions such as choosing greener travel. The launch coincides with Mode Shift Month, a September-long campaign promoting walking, cycling, wheeling and shared journeys to cut emissions and boost wellbeing.
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Events ...
Webinar: Children’s Grief Awareness Week
As part of Child Grief Awareness Week (17th November–23rd November), join us for a special webinar with Child Bereavement UK (CBUK) and Alfie’s Squad.
You will hear from two organisations offering support in Greater Manchester.
Learn more about the bereavement support provided by CBUK, as well as the suicide bereavement peer support available through Alfie’s Squad for children, young people, and their parents or carers.
Bereavement can be a risk factor to suicide so let's ensure we raise awareness of the support available.
Time: 10:00-11:00
Supporting People Through Financial Challenges: Peer Learning & Exchange
Join us online for a 1.5-hour interactive session with the GM Live Well Frontline Peer Support Network, bringing together experts and frontline colleagues from across Greater Manchester to explore how we can better support residents experiencing financial hardship. Hear from guest speakers including Stop Loan Sharks England, Citizens Advice, GMCA, and the NHS Northern Gambling Service as they share insights on tackling debt stress, loan shark activity, and gambling harm. The session will also include a peer-led discussion to share best practice and identify tools or training to strengthen our collective response - open to all frontline staff in housing, welfare, social prescribing, community, and multiple disadvantage roles.
Time: 11:00-12:30
Webinar: Live Well Live - Reimagining Neighbourhood Regeneration with Communities
Join us for Live Well Live: Community-led Placemaking, an online webinar exploring how residents can take the lead in shaping neighbourhoods, towns and cities that reflect their priorities, strengths and aspirations. Hear inspiring stories from across Greater Manchester and beyond, including Ageing in Place partnerships and resident-led networks, showcasing how collaboration between communities, councils and organisations can create places that truly help people to live well. With new national investment and local momentum building, this is your chance to learn how community-led placemaking is transforming spaces into thriving, connected and inclusive places for all.
Time: 10:00-11:30
In 2025, the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector faces increasing challenges. With welfare budget cuts, economic pressures, and rising demand for services, many organisations are being asked to do more with less.
This year’s VSNW Conference and AGM will focus on a vital question: How do we move from uncertainty to strength? Together, we will explore ways to build internal capacity, strengthen collaborative partnerships, and continue leading the future of public service delivery across the North West.
The day will feature keynote speeches, breakout workshops for discussion, and valuable networking opportunities.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided. The event is free to attend and is aimed at VCFSE leaders who are members, associates, or partners of VSNW. If you’re not yet a member, this is an excellent opportunity to join and connect with peers across the region.
Location: King's House Conference Centre, King's Church, Sidney Street, Manchester, GTM M1 7HB
Time: 10:00-16:00
W/c 9 March 2026
GM Live Well Festival
We’re excited to share an early heads-up - during the week commencing 9 March 2026, we’ll be hosting the GM Live Well Festival.
As always, this event will be co-designed with you - communities, partners and colleagues across Greater Manchester.
Building on the success of our March 2025 event ‘Growing Great Everyday Support in Every Neighbourhood’, which brought energy, connection and system-wide movement building, the 2026 Festival will be a space to learn, reflect, connect and celebrate the impact of Live Well across our communities.
What’s next:
- Open space co-design session in November – open to anyone who wants to help shape the Festival.
- Smaller co-design sessions from November at Live Well events, in teams and across GM.
Main ask for now:
Please keep the week free of major events so we can come together to showcase, celebrate and strengthen the Live Well movement.
Stronger Things 2026 Conference
Registration is now open for New Local's 2026 Stronger Things conference - the UK’s leading event on community power.
Do you have an event related to Fairer Health for All that you want to share? Email nhsgm.fhfa@nhs.net