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Resident doctors (formerly known as junior doctors) in Greater Manchester will strike from 7am on Friday 25th July to 7am on Wednesday 30th July 2025. This is part of ongoing national industrial…
VCSE sector news
About the Civil Society Covenant The Civil Society Covenant is a new principles-based foundation for resetting the relationship between the UK Government and civil society.The Covenant…
New policies/legislation
131 local Healthwatch services across England have signed a powerful open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, including all 10 across GM, urging the government to reconsider…
VCSE sector news
Summer is the perfect time for family fun, sunshine, and making memories. You can help your summer run smoothly by getting to know where to go in case of injury or illness, so you can get the help…
Useful resources
After another long period of ups and downs and twists and turns in the voluntary sector, Third Sector Trends is back to find out what’s going on. We’d really like you to take part so that we…
Consultations/surveys
Salford-based offer for local community groups Are you running a summer programme?Or looking for something new to experience this summer?During the month of August, Nordoff & Robbins are…
Events and training
New report from Greater Manchester Immigration Aid Unit: “This system destroys you”: Children trapped in adult asylum hotels by the Home Office.The report is about the experiences of the…
Research and reports
Healthwatch in Greater Manchester has issued a strong statement of concern following the Government’s announcement that local Healthwatch functions will be brought ‘in-house’ to local…
With another heatwave due at the end of this week, NHS Greater Manchester is urging people to take simple precautions to stay safe and healthy this summer. With school sports days, music…
VCSE sector news
Calling all Salford Creatives!
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Whether you are flying solo as a freelancer, part of an organisation, just starting out or a seasoned…
VCSE sector news
After years of public concern that the NHS is failing, a 10-year plan has now been published. It includes an honest evaluation of the current state of the NHS, along with an ambitious plan for how a…
VCSE sector news
Date: 31st July 2025 Time: 5pm-7:30pm (A vegetarian and vegan buffet will be served at 5pm, with the meeting commencing at 5.30pm)Location: ECHO (Eccles Community Hall Organisation), 5…
Events and training