Newsletter 05/03/09

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Events/Meetings/Groups:

'The Changing Profile of Health Services in Manchester'

Manchester Race & Health Forum & Manchester BME Network are hosting a FREE joint event on Tuesday 17 March. It will take place between 12:30pm and 3:30pm with lunch included and will be held at the Phil Martin Centre, 137-139 Princess Road, Manchester, M14 4RE. See the attached flyer (attachment 1) for more details.

The event will be of interest to anyone interested in finding out more about the changes taking place within Health Services in Manchester and also interested in finding out about the work of Manchester BME Network & Manchester Race & Health Forum. The key speaker is John Harrop, Director of Manchester Community Health at NHS Manchester.

If you are interested in attending this event please reply to Angela at MRHF contact details as above.

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Domestic Violence and Mental Health: Experiences of South Asian Women in Manchester Research Launch

Banqueting Suite Town Hall, Monday 30 March 10:00 am -2: 30 pm Saheli Asian Women’s Project in conjunction with UCLAN (University of Central Lancashire)have undertaken research into experiences of South Asian Women when accessing mental health services. The research was funded by NIMHE Mental Health Programme NHS (National Institute for Mental Health in England). As a consequence of the research findings and recommendations, Saheli are seeking to engage more fully with mental health services across the city to develop reasonable and effective working partnerships and to develop joint working initiatives which will by design bring lasting and positive changes to the lives of these women and their children. The research findings will be of particular interest to: women’s service providers, practitioners in health and social care, women’s aid, academics, researchers, policy makers and campaigners, social housing professionals and voluntary sector agencies.

Lunch will be served with a variety of hot and cold food catering for a broad range in tastes and cultures. See the attached flyer (attachment 2) for details. Please complete and return the booking form no later than Friday 20 March.

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Resources/Training:

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BME Drugs and Alcohol Helpline

Advice and referrals on drugs and alcohol issues for Black and Minority Ethnic people of all ages.

Information provided on:
* Drugs and alcohol
* Screening to identify your needs
* Drug and alcohol treatment services
* Counselling services
* Any other drugs and alcohol issue

Helpline advisors are able to speak to you in the following languages:
English, Urdu, Punjabi, Bangla, French, Patois, Swahili, Luganda, Italian,
Portuguese and Shona. Call 0161 232 5395 Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (except bank holidays)

(Please note – this is not a freephone number, but they can ring you back and your number will not be retained.)

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Recruitment/volunteering:

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Trafford Carers Centre - Fact Sheet Researcher

£6.57 per hour, 4-10 hours per week on a temporary basis. To update, research, proofread and write information fact sheets for the Carers Centre Ring 0161 861 7337 for an application. Closing date 19 March. Trafford Carers Centre is an equal opportunities employer. Reg. charity no.: 1102075, Company No.: 4695523

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Angela Smith - Administrator

Hanif Bobat - Policy Advisor

Manchester Race and Health Forum
464 Chester Road
Old Trafford
Manchester M16 9HE
Tel: 0161 872 4600

Black Health Agency are a limited company number 3818058 registered in Cardiff and a registered charity number 1079727