Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 03/02/2026@nihr.bsky.social @letsgetvocal.bsky.social @nihrarcs.bsky.social @greatermanchesteruniversities.org @manchester.ac.uk @manmetuni.bsky.social 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Researchers: 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.ukeventbrite.co.ukHMHC Research Open DayJoin us to discover our history in community-led work, and how we support inclusive and culturally informed approaches to engagement. 142
Reposted by Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiCNIHR ARC Greater Manchester @arc-gm.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Calling 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 056
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 10/11/2025Our 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. 031
Reposted by Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiCVocal @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/YyJXpbsky.appHealthy 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. 011
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 04/11/2025See carousel for full details of the research packages we offer 🔗 or check out our website: www.hmhc.co.uk/health-resea... If you work in health research, please share this post with your networkhmhc.co.ukConnecting communities to health research opportunitiesWe work in partnership with research organisations, in integrated care systems, and with local residents to support inclusive involvement in community health research 010
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Community 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 110
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Last 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 010
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Jigsaw 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! 010
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Healthy Me Healthy Communities offers a variety of rooms for community events, meetings, training, and co-working desk space. If you are looking for long-term or one-off room hire, then email info@hmhc.co.uk or visit our website for more information. bit.ly/4qBEpP6 #CommunitySpace #RoomHirebit.lyVenue & desk hire at a thriving community space, 15 minutes from the city centreBook a hot desk or meeting room for 2 to 50 people at Gorton Central. Comprehensive venue hire packages. Easy access to public transport and discounts for long-term hire. 000
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 29/10/2025Did 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 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 28/10/2025The Community Grocer runs from the Gorton Community Good Hub at Gorton Central (M18 8PE) and opens on Thursdays at 1pm and closes when it sells out (around 3pm) Please share with anyone that you think may need a little help with their food shopping at the moment! 000
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 28/10/2025As well as including freshly grown produce from our FarmUrban edible wall of greens. 🥬 🧺 The Community Grocer will continue to offer affordable, healthy food and reduce waste. We will also continue to signpost and support our members, and connect people to welfare, wellbeing, & employment services 110
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 121
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 24/10/2025You are strongly encouraged to contact your GP to attend your cervical screening, as this protects against cervical cancer. 000
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 24/10/2025ℹ️ Taking part in the study does not replace routine cervical screening and will not update your NHS cervical screening record. You can take part in this study and still have your cervical screening afterwards. 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 24/10/20256️⃣ If you are late for your cervical smear by 6 months or more, and want to find out more, please get in touch. Simply scan the QR code in the photo or email aces@manchester.ac.uk 💻 More info on their website: sites.manchester.ac.uk/aces-choice/ Samples need to be returned by 30 Nov 25 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Want 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. 110
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025 #AgeingInPlace #AgeFriendlySpace #DrumTherapy #AgeFriendlyManchester #MentalHealth #GortonCentral 000
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 22/10/2025Video description: A group of older people sits in a large circle playing a variety of different drums. They are led by a tutor who stands in the circle. Text appears on the screen to describe the session and the aims of the project. 110
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 22/10/202520 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 110
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 000
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 14/10/2025🛒 All produce will be available as part of our affordable food offer at the Gorton Community Grocer. #FarmUrban #CommunityGrowing #Hydroponics #UrbanGrowing 000
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 14/10/2025🥗 The volunteer-led project will showcase how leafy greens can be grown indoors all year round, reducing food miles and increasing access to nutritionally dense produce. 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 14/10/2025🥬 Using the latest hydroponic technology, Healthy Me Healthy Communities will be hosting an 'edible wall' of greens at Gorton Central 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 14/10/2025📆 Join us on 21st October, 3-5 pm at Gorton Central to find out more. There is no need to book a place, just turn up on the day. 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 14/10/2025This partnership brings together horticultural expertise and community practice to address urban food insecurity at a local level. 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 14/10/2025In 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. 100
Reposted by Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiCJohn Hacking @hacking4chorlton.bsky.social · 02/07/2025Today 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 011
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 010
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Development Manager- Leaving Care Project. The Development Manager will report to the Services Manager and supervise sessional tutors and contractors. Salary: £30,559 - £33,366 (scale 18-23) starting at £30,599 per year 000
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 24/06/2025🟣 Centre Business Manager. The Centre Business Manager will lead the day-to-day operations at the Centre and the Centre staff team to drive forward business growth and service impact. £30,559 - £33,366 per year (scale 18-23), starting salary dependent on experience 100
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 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 23/06/2025At Healthy Me Healthy Communities CIC we believe that tackling health inequalities involves creating fair, secure, and supportive work environments as a permanent route out of poverty. 000
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 23/06/2025We spoke about the profound impact that insecure housing and precarious employment have on everyday health and well-being, and the vital role that good employment plays in improving outcomes not just for individuals, but for communities and businesses too. 100
Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiC @hmhcmcr.bsky.social · 23/06/2025It 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 210
Reposted by Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiCThe University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 06/02/2025NEW: 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...manchester.ac.ukNew study reveals social connections are key to preventing diseaseA 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... 041
Reposted by Healthy Me Healthy Communities CiCNIHR 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 131