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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Researchers: want to work with communities more effectively? This Friday, HMHC is hosting a Research Open Day. Learn how we support inclusive research and act as a trusted bridge between researchers & communities. hmhchealthresearchday.eventbrite.co.uk

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HMHC Research Open Day

Join us to discover our history in community-led work, and how we support inclusive and culturally informed approaches to engagement.

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Calling all GPs serving deprived populations and Health Inequalities Leads in Greater Manchester: Join us for the Greater Manchester Inclusive Research Network (GM IRN) for a GP and Researcher Collaboration Event. 🔗 Book your free place here: bit.ly/47VUUy0

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Our new edible wall at Gorton Central is really coming to life! Many thanks to #FarmUrban for donating it & to our fab volunteers for looking after it. It’s sparked loads of great chats about food & sustainability, and it's supplied our weekly Community Grocers with more fresh veg.

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Vocal @letsgetvocal.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

📣 “I feel uplifted after the session.” Group member The Community Cancer Insight Group at @hmhcmcr.bsky.social was co-developed to embed community perspectives into @nihr.bsky.social Manchester Biomedical Research Centre Cancer Prevention and Early Detection research. Read more 👇 zurl.co/YyJXp

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC (@hmhcmcr.bsky.social)

Healthy Me Healthy Communities is a not-for-profit company committed to reducing health inequalities in local communities. We work closely with people in neighbourhoods to provide services that make a real difference in their lives.

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Community health research-made simple Healthy Me Healthy Communities has been a key community partner in health research delivery in Greater Manchester. We offer value-for-money and direct access to residents, so your research is: 🟢 Inclusive 🟣 People-Centred 🟠 Representative of Diverse Communities

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Last week, we unveiled our very first Edible Wall in partnership with Farm Urban — a living symbol of what’s possible when innovation meets community. Special thanks to Afrocats Creative City England CIC for leading our family-friendly activities for the community. #FarmUrban #FoodSystemsApproach

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Jigsaw Homes Employment and Training Drop-in Sessions 📍 Gorton Central, Highmead Street, M18 8PE 🗓️ Fridays 7th & 14th November, and 19th December 2025 🕤 10am-12noon Meet with our Neighbourhood Engagement Officer for FREE 121 sessions No need to book, just call in. See poster for details!

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Did you know? Gorton Central has a bright and confidential meeting room available for community groups. www.hmhc.co.uk/gorton-centr... 📝 The room is often used for advice, form-filling, and counselling sessions 💷 Free to use for community groups 🦽 It's fully accessible via a lift #MeetingRom

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

💫 Now launching the new 'Grocer Essentials Drop-in', this offer will further reduce costs to our customers and is open to anyone living or working in Gorton and Abbey Hey The Grocer Essentials Drop-in: - Now costs £2 - There is no waiting list - And no time limit

Image of a shopping basket of freh fruit and veg and cubboard staples. The text gives information on the new community grocer food offer, all the details are in the caption.

A group of people stand on front of a high tech hydroponic growing system. There are various salad greens displayed on the table in front of them.

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Want to try at home cervical screening? ⚠️ 3 out of 10 people choose not to attend their cervical screening appointment, or delay attending. Researchers at The University of Manchester are testing whether collecting urine or vaginal samples at home will encourage more people to be screened.

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

20 older people took part in a therapeutic drumming workshop, 'Rhythms of Wellness: Drumming for Community Health in Greater Manchester', led by the Drum Therapy Collective CIC at Gorton Central recently. ➡️ Reach out to them if you would like to hear more: www.drumtherapycollective.com

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

📣 Supporting our work in Community Power, we are delivering another Public Speaking Workshop at Gorton Central to help our future community leaders gain confidence, find their voice, and have a say over the places in which they live and the services they use. Book your place: bit.ly/48GadM1

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

In collaboration with Farm Urban, we are launching an innovative new project as part of our 'Living-well' programme of activities, aiming to build resourceful and sustainable communities.

Poster advertising for volunteers to join in a new project growing edible leafy greens indoors using a hydroponic system. 6 weeks of training is provided starting Tuesday 21st October. 1-3pm. Email Kate@hmhc.co.uk to join. Image of a metal structure with verticle metal tubes that house grow lights and leafy greens are growing inside.

Poster of a free public event to launch a new project at Gorton Central. Free to join, there will be creative arts and dance fit taster sessions. Tasting of the greens that are grown using the hydroponics and green smoothies will also be available. Image of a metal structure with verticle metal tubes that house grow lights and leafy greens are growing inside.

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John Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Today I visited the Healthy Me Healthy Communities centre in Gorton with local Labour councillor John Hughes. The amazing Kate explained the great work they do to support the local community, especially with employment skills, ESOL and other support. @hmhcmcr.bsky.social

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

❗ There is still time to apply for our exciting new roles! The deadline is 9am, Thursday, 24th July 2025. Join our team as we tackle health inequalities across Manchester and fulfil our mission for “everyone enjoying a long, healthy and happy life”. #Hiring #CommunityWork

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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5% employer pension

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25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays rising 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days

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1 additional paid leave day for employee's birthday

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Enhanced sick pay; 4 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half-pay followed by statutory sick pay (subject to a satisfactory probation period).

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24-hour access to 'Health Assured' our free and confidential employee assistance programme.

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1 extra paid wellbeing day accompanied by a £100 wellbeing budget

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

📣We are hiring! Are you our next Centre Business Manager or Development Manager? Or do you know someone who would love to work with us? ℹ️ We are recruiting for two exciting new roles based at our community hub, Gorton Central 🧷 Visit the website for full JDs and PSs- www.hmhc.co.uk/vacancies

An image of 9 people standing in a garden and logos that say "GREATER MANCHESTER EMPLOYMENT CHARTER" "DISABILITY CONFIDENT EMPLOYER" and " People Wellbeing Quality Mark. Title is 'Vacancies'. Test says: We are recruiting for two exciting new roles at Healthy Me Healthy Communities.1) Centre Business Manager (Permanent role) Salary: £30,559-£33,366 per year (scale 8-23) the starting salary is dependent on experience. 2) Development Manager Leaving Care Project 1-year fixed term (continuation subject to funding) Salary: £30,559 -£33,366 per year (scale 18-23) starting at £30,599 per year. Download the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications: www.hmhc.co.uk/vacancies

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Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

It was a pleasure and a privilege to meet Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner at the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Awards. #GMGoodEmploymentCharterAwards @bevcraig.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 06/02/2025

NEW: A collaborative international study, which focused on malaria prevention in ten Indian villages, has revealed people’s social connections play a crucial role in determining whether they adopt preventative health measures. @uomsoss.bsky.social @nature.com www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/s...

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New study reveals social connections are key to preventing disease

A groundbreaking study published in Nature Scientific Reports has revealed that people’s social connections play a crucial role in determining whether they adopt preventative health measures. Research...

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NIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

📢 On #WorldCancerDay, new research from Uni of Manchester highlights barriers to cervical screening & the potential of self-sampling to boost uptake. With only 69% attending in 2023-24, could at-home tests help under-served groups? 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4jBUbps

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