• What's new at CAHN?
  - MenTalk Ubuntu: Mental Health Project
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• Highlights From Last Week
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• Research Surveys    
  - Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust Research
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  - Anthony Nolan Survey  
   
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  - NHS Lung Cancer
  - Every Mind Matters    
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
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• Community Engagement      
  - Community Engagement in Rochdale                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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• Call for Volunteers 

• CAHN is Disability Confident Committed 

CAHN is pleased to announce we are supporting MenTalk Ubuntu to develop opportunities aimed at improving better mental health in Black men across Greater Manchester.

On this project, CAHN and MenTalk Ubuntu will work together to provide targeted advice and guidance on mental health provision, promote opportunities around mental health activities for men, and developing culturally tailored approach to challenge stigma.
 
If you would like to get involved in this new project, please email: communityengagement@cahn.org.uk

Are you currently looking for new exciting job opportunity?

Would you like to gain some employability skills?

Check out our CAHN website for some of the new roles some of our partners are offering at the moment. 

CAHN's Health Hour last week, Saturday 6th November 2021 - focused on "Black women and fibroids." 

Over 230 people attended last week’s session, a great way to start the new month! Thank you to all who attended, including our guest speaker Dr Patrice Arthur. 

"Fibroids are genetic. If your mother or daughter has been diagnosed, there is a high chance of you having fibroids too." by Dr Patrice Arthur.
 
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.

Are you of African or Caribbean ethnicity? Do you have healthy eating goals? Would you want support with your weight loss?

There is still time to join our Healthy Hearts session to participate in the CAHN Sahara Nutrition TLC 24-week challenge! 

Followed by a quick 30mins circuit training session will follow - led by our physical instructor, Orlando.

Date: Tuesday 9th November 2021

Time: 17:30 hrs - 19:30 hrs
 
#CAHNHealthyHearts
Join us on Zoom, YouTube or, Facebook.

Did you know virtual symptoms of psychosomatic disorders can appear like a real physical problem, and those symptoms can get worse by mental factors such as stress and anxiety? 
 
Join our CAHN Health Hour session this week to continue the series on Psychosomatic Disorders. 

Date: Saturday 13th November 2021
 
Time: 11:00 hrs – 12:15 hrs

Guest Presenter: Dr Joseph Omofuma, specialist GP in Mental Health
  
#CAHNHealthHour 
Join us on Zoom, YouTube or, Facebook.

One Manchester Apprenticeship Programme

Are you a young person aged 16-25 years old?

Would you like to gain some employability skills?

If apprenticeships sounds like the right fit for you, then check out One Manchester website today with the different apprenticeships opportunities available. 

Are you a girl aged between 13 - 18 years from an African or Caribbean background, looking to get involve in sport activities, meet with other girls and have fun? 

CAHN is offering free sport activities to young girls living in Greater Manchester. 

First come first served, as there are limited spaces left, please apply now! 

Click here to apply. 

For more information, contact us on communityengagement@cahn.org.uk     

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

Young Manchester is committed to working with others to tackle racial injustice that impacts children and young people’s lives. 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

LiSHoRe Project (Listen, Share, Hold, Respond)

A team of researchers from 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.

The group discussion will last about 60-90 minutes and will be conducted during your working hours. They will ask about your experiences of the pandemic and how it has impacted you as an ethnically diverse member of staff, and your spiritual and religious experiences and needs. They hope this will be a chance for you to have your voice heard.

They are interested in staff from Manchester Foundation Trust and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).

The discussion will be recorded, made anonymous and then analysed to find common themes. The results will be published and made available to your Trust. The project is funded by NHS England and will go towards improving psycho-spiritual support for ethnically diverse NHS Staff.

Next group dates: Monday 22nd November or Monday 29th November 17:30hrs – 19:00hrs.

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

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.

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?

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 still have concerns about taking the COVID-19 vaccine?

Click here to listen to what our members of the community had to say about their 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 

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

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

The LGBT Foundation, Pride in Practice programme works with GP practices, dental surgeries, pharmacies and optometrists to ensure that all lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people have access to inclusive healthcare that understands and meets the needs of our communities.

CAHN community engagement was created for black led organisations in Greater Manchester to work together to build relationship that will bring changes and improvement to the lives of Africans and Caribbean community.

If you are a black-led organisation in Rochdale, please join our community engagement to discuss how to develop a better community.

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.

Are you drinking enough water?

Did you know we should be drinking around 6 to 8 glasses of water per day? (NHS England, 2021)

Here are some of the benefits of drinking more water:-

Drinking enough water every day is important. It can prevent us from the following areas:- 

• Kidney stones  
• Dizziness can lead to falls  
• Headaches  
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)  
• Constipation  

(National Health Service, 2019) 
 
Water can work wonders on our bodies so, make sure you keep a bottle of water near you every day.  

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.