• Highlights From Last Week

           - Health Hour

• Upcoming Weekly Sessions

          - Health Hour

• Upcoming Events                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              - Healthy Hearts Better Health Session                                                          - Salford Black History Month                                                                                                                 - Clarkson Day Event  
                                                                                     
• Other Black History Month Events                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
• Campaigns
  - COVID-19 Vaccination
  - Stroke Awareness
  - Precious Life Savers                                                                                        

• Research                                                                                                              - Maternity Experience Survey                                                                                                             - Anthony Nolan Survey                                                                                                             
  - Social Investment Survey                                                                              - Collaboration For Change                                                                             - Young Manchester Survey                                                                             

• Information and Advice                                                                                           - NHS Cancer Campaign
  - Stoptober Better Health Campaign 
  - Every Mind Matters Campaign 

• Community Engagement 
  - Family and Advocacy Session                                                                                                                                         

•  Opportunities
  - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust  
  - Made by Mortals: ArmChair Adventures                                                                                                    - One Manchester Social Recovery Fund                                                                                                                                                                                  

• Programmes & Services
  - Family and Advocacy Service
  - Black Health Improvement Programme (BHIP)
  - Black Cultural Anti-Racist Programme (BCAP)
  - Domestic & Sexual Violence Service
  - Counselling Service

• Health and Wellness Tip

• Partner with us

• Call for Volunteers 

• CAHN is Disability Confident Committed 

CAHN's Health Hour last week, Saturday 23rd October 2021 - focused on "Black Women and Depression". 

A special thank you to all who attended last week’s session, including our guest speaker Dr Rebecca Olowookere.
 
If you missed the event, then you can watch it via the link below.
 
Join us weekly via Zoom and ask your questions live during the event.

Did you know: Obesity is generally caused by consuming more calories, particularly those in fatty and sugary foods, than you burn off through physical activity.

Join our CAHN Health Hour session this week to learn more about obesity and the cultural risk factors around this topic.

Date: Saturday 30th October 2021

Time: 11:00 hrs – 12:15 hrs

Guest Presenter: Dr Margaret Ikpoh, GP
 
#CAHNHealthHour 
Join us on Zoom, YouTube or, Facebook.

Healthy Hearts Better Health Session 
 
Do you want to lose excess weight?  Do you want to start eating more healthily and get more active?  
 
Join us for our Healthy Hearts Better Health Session on Tuesday 26th October 2021 at 6pm- 7pm.
 
Learn about how you can achieve these goals and access resources such as apps you can use to live a healthier lifestyle. 
 
You do not want to miss this opportunity. 

LIVEstream to YouTube and Facebook.
#CAHNBetterHealthEvent

Salford Black History Month Event  
  
It’s Black History Month and, CAHN is hosting another exciting BHM event! This time, we will be in Salford. 
  
We invite you to join this - our Salford City Black History Month Event on Tuesday 26th October from 6pm-8:30pm - this is the time to celebrate black culture and history and share the inspiring experiences of the black community.  

LIVEstream to YouTube and Facebook.
#SalfordBHMEvent2021 

Clarkson Day Event  

Thomas Clarkson inspired action against racism, and today we continue the movement he started at Manchester Cathedral in 1787. 
 
Join Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 28th October from 10 am – 4 pm at Cathedral for an empowering Clarkson Day event. 
 
CAHN is recruiting volunteers to support the activities at the Manchester Cathedral's Clarkson Day event.
 
You can register your participation by emailing us at: events@cahn.org.uk

#ClarksonDay #ThomasClarkson

It is Black History Month and, there are so many intriguing community events happening this month to celebrate black history, culture, food etc. 
 
Do you have an event happening this month and want to be featured on our CAHN socials? Share your event flyer and contact details with us here. 

Do you still have concerns about taking the COVID-19 vaccine?

Click here to listen to what our Dr Mohammed Kamara had to say about his experience with the COVID-19 vaccine. 

If you have any questions, please read our Covid-19 Vaccines Event Report.

A quarter of strokes occur in people of working age. Are you unsure of whether this may involve you?

Join us in raising awareness about stroke. Help share with others in your community and inform your family and friends about the early signs of stroke. 

Watch our interview with Gloria Ekeng, Stroke Consultant Nurse.

To find out more about the effects of stroke in the UK, visit: www.nhs.uk/stroke. You can contact us at help@cahn.org.uk or call our helpline at 07710 022832.

This project is funded by the Greater Manchester Integrated Stroke Delivery Network.

Organ donation has helped countless lives.

There are millions of people who have opted-in to the NHS organ donation register. Is this something you are willing to join? 
 
If you are undecided, we recommend that you be more informed about what it means to be an organ donor. Inform your family and friends about it too for their benefit.

For further information on how to become an organ donor, visit: https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/preciouslifesavers 

Are you currently having maternity care or, have you had maternity care in the last ten years? 
 
Did you give birth at Saint Mary's Hospital Manchester or North Manchester General Hospital?
 
Please share your experiences by completing the below survey.

For many stem cell transplant patients, there is no ‘return to normality’. 74% of surveyed patients said they had worse mental health as a result of the pandemic, with others reporting feeling anxious, frustrated and afraid. 

Every day, transplant patients are faced with tough choices about if and how they can return to work and public spaces whilst still protecting themselves from coronavirus.

Our pandemic survey for stem cell transplant patients closes soon, please share and complete today. 

Do you have an appetite to learn about 'social investment'? 

CAHN is working with Good Finance to improve access to information on social investment education.  

Your feedback will be used to design a programme of engagement activities around social investment, sustainability and innovation.

 You can watch this short two-minute animation to find out: What is Social Investment?

MEAP, CAHN and Elevate Young Minds are leading a piece of research for Young Manchester (YM).

Young Manchester are committed to working with others to tackle racial injustice that impacts on children and young people’s lives and to establish clear, coherent approaches to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the Youth and Play sector.

Want to get involved and support this vision? Complete the survey below.

If you have any queries, please email research@cahn.org.uk

If you’ve seen blood in your urine – even just once or had tummy trouble such as discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, it could be a sign of cancer.

Contact your GP practice.

Your NHS wants to see you.

#HelpUsHelpYou

New Stoptober Better Health campaign encourages people across the nation to quit smoking this autumn.

It's never too late to quit, so join the thousands of people stop smoking this October. You can do this!

#Stoptober

Our mental health is important. 

Try the NHS quick Mind Plan Quiz to get personalised suggestions now, or find other tips, advice and support to help boost your mental wellbeing.

#EveryMindMatters

LiSHoRe Project (Listen, Share, Hold, Respond)

Oxford Health NHS Trust and Oxford Brookes University, are looking for Black, Asian and ethnically-diverse NHS staff to participate in a new study exploring people’s psychospiritual experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

They are running a series of supportive Consultation Groups across 10 different NHS Trusts, and are looking for people to join one of these groups (remotely via Microsoft Teams) with up to about 10 other people from a diverse range of backgrounds from within your Trust. 

If you would like to participate, please contact Project Manager, Juliet Chastney at:  juliet.chastney@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or telephone 07766 373006.

Made by Mortals: ArmChair Adventures New Season

We are so excited for the launch of ArmChair Adventures Season 2!

In Season 2, you will be able to meet up with Connie and her gang of plucky explorers as they take you on a whole new series of adventures. You will also have the opportunity to get to dive with sharks at The Great Barrier Reef in Australia, or have an adventure in your own back garden when we have an adventure all about composting.

Would you like to join in the storytelling experience with ArmChair Adventures? Click below.

One Manchester are currently inviting applications to their Social Recovery Fund and are looking to offer grants of between £2,000 and £10,000 (from a total fund of £50,000) to rebuild and grow new connections in our communities.

One Manchester want to hear from organisations that help isolated people in our community to make friends and socialise in their community, to get them the help they need, when they need it.

Further details on the aims, criteria and application process can be found on their website: www.onemanchester.co.uk/social-recovery

Applications are now open, up until the deadline of Sunday 31st October.

If you have any queries, feel free to get in touch.

For groups seeking support on applying should contact: community.development@onemanchester.co.uk

Our Family and Advocacy Support Session returns this month.

Do you want to know:-
- How to understand a child’s love language and personality?
- How to understand a child development stages?
- How to recognise and understand a child's challenging behaviours?

Join us on:- 

Date: Wednesday 27th October 2021 
Time: 6.00pm - 7.00pm

Our topic this month: 
Child Development: Understanding your child 

Our speaker: Elizabeth Ologbonori, Social Worker Manager  

To join or find out more please email us communityengagement@cahn.org.uk

Families are facing challenging times in today’s climate. CAHN is here to support you - our Family and Advocacy Service is a safe space to talk about family problems. 

Discuss with our team to find better solutions for you and your loved ones.

If you need any help, please email: help@cahn.org.uk or call/text 07710 022382

Our Service is available 7 days a week from 9 am – 9 pm.

CAHN’s Black health improvement programme (BHIP) informs, assists, and trains care staff and healthcare professionals about African and Caribbean religious beliefs and culture. The Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) and partners have endorsed the programme.
 
For further information and to book a training session, please visit https://www.cahn.org.uk/bhip/ or email bhip@cahn.org.uk
 
Book a training session by emailing: bhip@cahn.org.uk

Would you like support to develop anti-racist practices within your organisation – register for our Black Cultural Anti-racist Programme (BCAP) today. 

If you are a staff or volunteer in any organisation, Black Cultural Anti-racist Programme (BCAP) is for you. 
 
For further information and to book a session, please email bcap@cahn.org.uk

CAHN is providing support to the victims of Domestic & Sexual Violence Abuse (DSVA).

Contact us via our Domestic & Sexual Violence Helpline if you have experienced/or witnessed violence and in need of help.

Please email us at help@cahn.org.uk or call us on 07710 022382.

You are not alone. We are here to help.

Are you experiencing an unexpected life event? Are you unsure of where to seek help? CAHN has the Service for you.

The CAHN Counselling service offer Bereavement support and emotional and wellbeing support in general. No matter your issue, you can find assistance purposed for you with CAHN.

If you need help, please email: help@cahn.org.uk or call/text 07710 022382

Our Service is available 7 days a week from 9 am – 9 pm.

Counsellors would work flexibly to respond to the needs of service users.

Eat Some More Fruit and Vegetables 

The National Health Service (NHS) recommends eating at least 5 portions of a variety of fruits and vegetables every day.

The importance of eating fruit and vegetables  

Fruit and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet and help you to stay healthy. Eating fruits provides you with Nutrients that are vital for your health and the maintenance of your body. People who eat a healthy portion of fruit each day are less likely to develop some chronic illnesses. 

Nutritional benefit of eating fruit and vegetables  

Your body needs many different nutrients to be able to function properly. Eating a variety of fruits and veg provides you with these essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals.

Fruit and vegetables are also a healthy source of fibre which help you to maintain a healthy gut and reduces the chances of developing constipation. Moreover, they can also help reduces the risk of developing heart disease and some types of cancer.  

(National Health Service, 2019)

Which fruit and vegetables are you gong to eat this week?

We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our partners, supporters and funders, that have been supporting CAHN over the years!

Are you a business or organisation looking for a new partnership in 2021?

Do you have a passion to stop health inequalities?

Do you want to support the black community?

Well, CAHN would like to work you in 2021! 

For further, information please contact us at https://www.cahn.org.uk.

We appreciate all of our CAHN volunteers. Thanks for supporting our various projects, events and services over the years! Let us continue to serve our community together. 
 
Do you have a passion - to stop health inequalities?
 
Do you want to #support the black community?
 
Become a CAHN Volunteer today!

Please, complete our Volunteer Expression of Interest form to sign up. 

For further information, you can contact us at https://www.cahn.org.uk.

As Level 1 Disability Confident Committed, CAHN will work closely with Black-led and Disability organisations to identify disabled people who can gain employment skills through a work experience programme.

CAHN will be ensuring that all its recruitment and selection processes are inclusive, and an interview guarantee scheme will be introduced for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

You will now see the Disability Confident Committed logo on all of CAHN’s promotional and marketing materials relating to recruitment, selection and workforce issues.

More information about Disability Confident Committed Level 1 can be found by following this link.