Earlier this year, we surveyed to find out how much progress we had made on the VCSE Commissioning Framework recommendations over the past 4 years. We gathered valuable insight into current experiences of VCSE Commissioning, summarised in this report: lght.ly/e6c38ef

Setting up a #SocialPrescribing hub might seem daunting, but we’re here to help guide you.

🎯Our new toolkit includes:

Funding application guide
Promotional materials
Donation template
Social media tips
More resources like Babalwa Kaleni

Get yours here: property.nhs.uk/about/social-r…

Do you work in a personalised care role? Following the annual ARRS survey GM Person & Community Centred Approaches has designed a series of training. The next course 'monitoring to enhance quality conversations for individual outcomes' will take place on Thurs 25 April. Learn more: bit.ly/3vqBQaz

How can we promote disability equity through shifts in attitudes & structures?
Attend our Building Inclusive Cultures workshop, featuring sector speakers who will explore inclusive VCSE leadership, anti-racist strategies, and fostering disability equity.
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How will you and your group discover the beauty of #GreaterManchester this May?

From urban trails to scenic countryside, there's something for everyone at the #GMWalking Festival👟🌳

Discover 300+ free, group walks: gmwalking.co.uk/festival/festi…

Huge thanks to Rotary in Bolton who are hosting two events at this year's #GMWalking Festival.

Join them this May and explore parts of The Rotary Way - a long-distance circular footpath following the Bolton boundary.

More: gmwalking.co.uk/explore-the-ro…
#NationalWalkingMonth

For immediate action by #PCN funded #socialprescribing #linkworkers . Check guidance on how to obtain qualification funding 💰 and report back on progress 👍🏻
#LinkWorkerQualification #LinkWorkerregulation

Have a look at some of the training and events Salford CVS have coming up in the next few months! From Funding Focus sessions, Vocal forums and safeguarding training, there's something for everyone!

To see the full schedule: lght.ly/l86f77

Sign up for our next webinar on the 16 April, 12:30p - How social prescribing can support young people waiting for #CAMHS support

Explore how a #SocialPrescribing pathway could help young people while they are waiting to access CAMHS

Sign up: ow.ly/JBIC50R7nBz

Happy #WorldHealthDay2024
Pathways CIC is dedicated to improving health & well-being for all.
Today celebrates the importance of accessible health care & community support.
Here's to creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to live their healthiest & happiest life!

This May, join me and Kate Brintworth as we mark International Day of the Midwife #IDM2024 and International Nurses Day #IND2024 with parkrun UK and #teamCNO and #teamCMidO colleagues across the country. Take part in a local parkrun on 4 May for midwives and 11 May for nurses. 1/2

Join the Salford CVS team in the new role of Live Well Little Hulton Development Worker.

You'll play a central role in helping enable local people to access activities, services, and information to support their emotional and physical wellbeing.

Apply: lght.ly/6onpbc9

Really good to see The Elephants Trail featured in the new film of the launch of #LiveWell - Greater Manchester's movement for community-led health and well-being!
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Read the latest #SocialPrescribing research

Socially prescribed creative play programme: ow.ly/MfMT50R13ZF

Preventing self-harm and suicide in military veterans: ow.ly/MyNG50R13ZG

NASP has not conducted systematic quality assessment of the research shared

'We often think of leaders as the person at the front but when trying to change culture and mindsets, leadership comes from lots of places, particularly communities.'

Incredibly insightful panel on the importance of shifting culture, systems and ideologies for #ActiveLivesForAll

NEW AUDIO EXPERIENCE! 🎧

We talked to hundreds of local people with lived experience. We also spoke to Primary Care Clinicians, Social Prescribers, link workers & local community groups & clubs across the borough. Time and again, we uncovered a shared feeling of being STUCK.

Vitally important conversations happening at the GM Moving Conference about how we can tackle the street harassment of women and girls.

Find out more about all of the work and collaboration that went into #RightToTheStreets : gmmoving.co.uk/commitments/in…

#GMMoving

Freedom, friendship, fun, community❤️

We just shared Manchester City of Sanctuary inspiring work with the #GMMoving Conference. If you're not familiar with them, check out their BBC News feature📺

No stopping the walking and wheeling workshops during the #GMMoving conference👊

#ActiveSoles
#WhateverTheWeather

Greater Manchester Moving Dr Doug Jeffery sharing that a shift is needed from primary care to recommend moving more and getting more active which can have such a benefit clinically! This is where social prescribing can make the difference to support find local offers #gmmoving
#movemoresalford