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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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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.
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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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November 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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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
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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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!
Poster showing two women in discussions. Text contains the into on what the sessions entail. Contact Julie on 07397 257 381 or email Julie.fraser@jigsawhomes.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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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
October 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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💫 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.
October 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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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.
October 24, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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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
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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📣 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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October 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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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.
October 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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❗ 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
Text description of the benefits of working with HMHC- full details on the website: https://www.hmhc.co.uk/vacancies EMPLOYEE BENEFITS A purple sign with the word pension written on it. 5% employer pension A purple sign with the word holidays written on it. 25 days holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays rising 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days A purple and green sign that says `` birthdays '' on it. 1 additional paid leave day for employee's birthday A purple button with the words `` sick pay '' written on it. Enhanced sick pay; 4 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half-pay followed by statutory sick pay (subject to a satisfactory probation period). A purple and green sign with the word health written on it. 24-hour access to 'Health Assured' our free and confidential employee assistance programme. A purple and green sign that says wellbeing on it. 1 extra paid wellbeing day accompanied by a £100 wellbeing budget A group of people stand together and smile at the camera. They are member of the 'Making Manchester Fairer' forum led by Helathy Me Healthy Communities
July 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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📣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
June 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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It was a pleasure and a privilege to meet Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner at the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Awards.

#GMGoodEmploymentCharterAwards
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Members of HMHC stand alongside Angela Rayner and other special guests in front of GM Good Employment Charter Banners Rich Browning shakes hands with Angela Rayner.
June 23, 2025 at 9:45 AM