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@MMUimproveACT

Official @MMU_Research Improve:Act. Tackling #MentalHealth inequality & injustice with experts by experience. #BlackMen #Detained 📧: [email protected]

 Manchester, UK
Joined October 2022
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Lala from @MMUimproveACT shared which of the images from the @co_pact exhibition was the most impactful for her! (1/3)
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Park Write! We're pleased to announce a series of creative writing workshops in Crumpsall Park over the next four months, led by local writer @HannahKateish. Each session will be held at the Visitors Centre, 2-5pm, and will be £3. Booking details to follow.
Image from Crumpsall Park (@CrumpsallPark)
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How do we create a movement for mental health? Join @vacuumcleaner and the Balmy Army @guardian for a live-streamed discussion this Thursday 8th July. londonartsandhealth.org.uk/e…
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Celebrate the #Windrush generation with @BoltonUni and CAHN! Join captivating storytelling, live music, inspiring speakers and many more! Free admission. To register, click link: ow.ly/fGxz50OTnrk #universityofbolton #windrush75 #CAHN #Celebration #CaribbeanCulture
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Have you signed up yet? It’s nearly time to celebrate Windrush 75 with CAHN! Join us on Sat, 24th June, at Alexandra Park to mark the 75th anniversary of the Windrush arrival. You won’t want to miss out on the fun! Register now: portal.cahn.org.uk/windrush2… #CAHNWindrush75
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You are all invited! For the @greatermcr Race Equality panel Employment Conference on 20th June 2023, 10:00-16:00 at Core Technology Facility, @OfficialUoM ! Theme: "Measuring Impact and Meaningful Actions: What are you doing about Race? Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/greater-m…
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Do you run a voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation in North Manchester? You could gain valuable skills and a grant of up to £2,500 to make your organisation the best it can be. Find out more about Conversation 2 Cash. Link in the tweet below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Poster has a photo at the top and text below The photo shows: the community group Blossoms. They are in front of a wall, wearing white t-shirts and look happy and proud. The text reads: Do you run a voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation in North Manchester? Conversation 2 Cash can give you the chance to work with an experienced mentor to grow your governance, knowledge, skills and confidence, as well as getting a £2,500 grant to develop your organisation or activities for local people. “You could get something out of it for yourself and also for your organisation”. Ruth, Blossom Foundation Email us at onfunds@manchester.gov.uk or call 07940 724 581 There are the logos of Macc Manchester’s local voluntary and community sector support organisation, North Manchester Together Working to grow our voluntary and community sector and Manchester City Council There is a QR code that takes you to this website: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/conversation-2-cash

ALT Poster has a photo at the top and text below The photo shows: the community group Blossoms. They are in front of a wall, wearing white t-shirts and look happy and proud. The text reads: Do you run a voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation in North Manchester? Conversation 2 Cash can give you the chance to work with an experienced mentor to grow your governance, knowledge, skills and confidence, as well as getting a £2,500 grant to develop your organisation or activities for local people. “You could get something out of it for yourself and also for your organisation”. Ruth, Blossom Foundation Email us at [email protected] or call 07940 724 581 There are the logos of Macc Manchester’s local voluntary and community sector support organisation, North Manchester Together Working to grow our voluntary and community sector and Manchester City Council There is a QR code that takes you to this website: https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/conversation-2-cash

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It's @carersweek...a week just for you. Take a look at what's going on, from a walk to massages, trips out to a Dementia Café. carersmanchester.org.uk/even… #CarersWeek @ACCGManchester @2getherDementia @McrCarers @waiyincws @lmcpcarelink
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Beyond@wearebey0nd1 Jun 2023
Case studies compiled by @antothenio highlights the need for a more empathetic approach to police interventions during mental health callouts. Support the petition - chng.it/q8FrMD7xXR @policeconduct @PoliceChiefs @hmcpsi @MOPACLdn @AssocPCCs @CollegeofPolice #HearMeSpeak
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Free workshop on Learning lessons from preventable deaths in mental healthcare in Liverpool which may be of interest to @cendeathsociety colleagues eventbrite.co.uk/e/learning-…
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Thought provoking conversations around mental health at the @MMUimproveACT community event this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek all over great food and music!
Image from Rachel Whyte (@RachelEWhyte1)
Image from Rachel Whyte (@RachelEWhyte1)
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#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! 🌈🧠 CAHN counsellors offer emotional support for the black community. Take care of your mental health with our compassionate team. You're not alone! Email [email protected] or call 07710 022382. #MentalHealthMatters #BlackCommunityStrong
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1 in 4 black men are at risk of developing prostate cancer 🔊 NHS staff will be in Manchester today, 19 May & 20 May from 11am. Come for a chat about your prostate cancer risk. There's also the offer of a free PSA blood test. To book orlo.uk/mJFpI #ThisVanCan
A visual of a black man. The quote reads: Don’t let embarrassment stop you catching prostate cancer early. This Van Can.

ALT A visual of a black man. The quote reads: Don’t let embarrassment stop you catching prostate cancer early. This Van Can.

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@MindCharity17 May 2023
Deep breath. You’ve got this 🤍 #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Join us this Sunday on our mid-month local walk at Fletcher Moss, just a casual walk and a chin wag, nothing daft. Meet up time is 9:30 at Fletcher Moss. Come As You Are, You're Welcome Here.
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The EXTEND Early intervention in psychosis (EIP) study are recruiting patients and carers that use or have recently been discharged from EIP care to contribute to research to help personalise length of care. Please contact @MichelleRickett for info. Share with EIP networks.
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For Mental Health Awareness Week #MCCCharlestown will be hosting a free Men's Activity Evening at Whitemoss Club for Young People on Weds 17 May, 6-9pm. 🤣Comedy 🎚️Music 🥪Food 🎯Darts ⚽️Footie & exercise 🎱Pool and info stalls This is a free event for men only - Just turn up!
Flyer advertising free Men's Activity Evening event being held at Whitemoss Club for Young People, Southdown Crescent, Manchester M9 7DQ on Weds 17 May from 6-9pm. Includes comedy, music, conversation, excercise, refreshments, football, information/support stalls.

ALT Flyer advertising free Men's Activity Evening event being held at Whitemoss Club for Young People, Southdown Crescent, Manchester M9 7DQ on Weds 17 May from 6-9pm. Includes comedy, music, conversation, excercise, refreshments, football, information/support stalls.

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Young people from Black and Black mixed-race backgrounds face stark mental health #inequalities. But there’s a lack of research exploring young people’s views about what would help them. Could you help change that by sharing your views with @CentreforMH? centreformentalhealth.org.uk…
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Do visit the @INQUEST_ORG photography exhibition from 12-28th May capturing the stories and resistance of families of those impacted by police killings and deaths in custody in Britain
Image from United Families & Friends Campaign (UFFC) (@UFFCampaign)
Image from United Families & Friends Campaign (UFFC) (@UFFCampaign)
Image from United Families & Friends Campaign (UFFC) (@UFFCampaign)
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8 years ago Sunday 3rd May 2015 #ShekuBayoh died in police custody- the public inquiry is scheduled to restart May 9th focusing in this phase on the ‘cause of death’. The evidence of former PC Alan Paton & others, can be viewed on the inquiry website shekubayohinquiry.scot/heari…
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