CAHN has launched its Vitamin D campaign distributing our "Spring into Spring Wellness Packs" to members of our community.

We get most of our vitamin D from sunlight which acts on exposed skin to form this vitamin. Vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in people with darker skin tones, as they have a natural barrier towards the UVB rays needed to penetrate the skin. With limited opportunities to spend time outside in the sunshine, there are growing concerns that our community members are increasingly at risk of vitamin D deficiency.

We are currently recruiting volunteers to support this campaign - by volunteering, you will be a little ray of sunshine to the Caribbean & African community in Manchester.

Deadline: Saturday 8th May 2021

For further information, contact us at info@cahn.org.uk or call us 07710 022382.

CAHN is encouraging the members of our black community to take up the Vaccine, as this is a viable option to fight against Covid-19.

Follow us on social media and watch our videos of the people from our black community sharing their experience with us.

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

CAHN is hosting its annual Windrush Celebration Event online on:-

Date: Saturday 26th June 2021

Time: 13:00hrs-16:00hrs

We want to hear from you!

How did you find last year’s event? What would you like to see this year?

Let us know your thoughts by completing this 1minute survey.

Thank You For Your Time.

Our Healthy Hearts 1 is back again this week, with a Nutrition seminar talk led by Dr Hibbah and her team. 

Followed by a quick 30mins physical activity session led by our physical instructor Dorretta Maynard-Hampson.

Tune in on:-

Date: Tuesday 4th May 2021

Time: 18:00hrs-19:00hrs

We look forward to welcoming you to our Healthy Hearts session.

Our Collective Community Response Meeting (CCRM) are fortnightly networking meetings opened to all to engage with our community.

Our CCRM meetings offer the opportunity for local Black-led community groups and organisations; Statutory organisations working on inclusion; and even those planning community consultations and looking to have participants from the Caribbean & African community.

Join our next meeting on:-

Date: Friday 7th May 2021

Time: 13:00hrs-15:00hrs

We look forward to welcoming you to our Collective Community Response Meeting.

Please see the information about our weekly Health Hour sessions in May!

Registration is now open for the next weeks session- Week 2.

Date: Saturday 8th May 2021

Time: 11:00hrs-12:15hrs

Topic: In this week's Health Hour, we will be focusing on the topic, "Sickle Cell Disease" 

Guest Speaker: Dr Rachel Kesse-Adu, Consultant Haematologist Guys and Sy. Thomas's London 

We look forward to welcoming you to our Health Hour session.

CAHN Black Health Improvement Programme (BHIP)

Are you keen to see your service develop into one that continuously helps to improve the health and wellbeing experience of the Caribbean and African people in Greater Manchester?

CAHN is offering a free programme to GP practices and practice staff.

BHIP is a culturally appropriate education, training and support to primary care staff and other healthcare professionals.

Book a training session by emailing bhip@cahn.org.uk.

CAHN Family and Advocacy Support Service

The Family Support Service aims to improve the lives of African and Caribbean children, young people and their families. It provides culturally sensitive and targeted support for vulnerable African and Caribbean families who disproportionately face a range of complex issues and challenges.

For further information, contact us at info@cahn.org.uk or call our helpline on 07710 022382.

Please share across to all your networks!

CAHN Domestic & Sexual Violence Service

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.

Or click HERE to complete our DSV Referral Form.

You are not alone. We are here to help.

CAHN Counselling Service

Contact us to receive free and confidential, culturally and religiously appropriate counselling sessions with qualified professionals from the Caribbean and African community.

Please click HERE to complete the Counselling Referral Form.

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

Do NOT suffer in silence!

CAHN Community Engagement

Here at CAHN, we love to support and encourage one another in our community to work together.

On our staff team, we have community engagement leads across 8 different localities (Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan/Bolton/Bury, Salford) networking and engaging with local black-led groups and organisations.

If you are within any these localities, please contact our Community Engagement Manager at communityengagement@cahn.org.uk or call us at: 07853 984563.

Have you had a stem cell transplant?

We already know that not every patient has access to the same level of support, and we want to better understand how the pandemic has affected stem cell transplant patients who are from minority ethnic backgrounds.

Please take part in our 10-minute anonymous survey to help share your experiences – from your clinical care, to how you have protected yourself from the coronavirus, the support you have received and how you have felt about the past year.

We’re working in partnership with blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan and the University of Hertfordshire to explore the pandemic’s impact and help call on the Government and NHS to provide better care and support.

Please complete the survey below and share with your contacts. 

CAHN Job Opportunities 

Are passionate about making a difference in the Black community?

CAHN’s vision is eradicating Health Inequalities for Caribbean & African people in a generation.

Join our team; below are current jobs going at CAHN
https://www.cahn.org.uk/jobs/

Please share with your family and friends. 

We Are Vocal 

Creative Project Opportunity 

We are looking for 2 people aged 16-25 and 45+ based in Greater Manchester and have a diagnosis of Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis, Osteoarthritis or Myositis. 

Want to learn more about storytelling through writing and photography?

Are happy to use a smart phone to take photographs, or to use equipment provided by the project? 

Join us and other likeminded people in this free and friendly 6 weeks programme of creative activities with award winning storyteller Jan Blake and photographer David Bewick.

All sessions will take place on ZOOM. 

Please email us now if you are interested in taking part in this project, communityengagement@cahn.org.uk. 

Multicultural Marketing Consultancy (MMC) 

COVID-19 Campaign 

More than half of UK adults – have already had their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. If you’re 45 and over or have an underlying health condition that puts you at greater risk, join 33 million others in the UK and get your Covid vaccine. You can arrange your vaccination via the national booking service at www.nhs.uk/covid-vaccination. You can also call 119 free of charge, anytime between 7am and 11pm seven days a week.
 
You don’t need to know your NHS number – and you can have the vaccine regardless of your immigration status.

Eating Fruit and Vegetables 

The 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.  

(World Health Organisation, 2020)

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 for supporting our various projects, events and services over the years! Let's 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 please contact us at https://www.cahn.org.uk.