Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester's recent 'Hope Hack' has identified some key themes affecting young people, which they say need to be tackled in order to make society a safer and fairer place. Some of the themes identified include: 👉Lack of safe spaces for young people to spend time 👉High cost attached to activities for young people 👉Young girls not feeling encouraged to play sports 👉How ‘banter’ can have a detrimental affect on a person’s wellbeing 👉Uncertainty on how to find work 👉Building relationships with trusted adults Overall, 70 young people aged between 10 and 16 years came together to have their voices heard. Now, their feedback will inform a national report by organisation The Hope Collective, which will be presented to Parliament later in the year to drive change. Read more and watch the video below for further information about the Hope Hack 👇 👉 https://bit.ly/4bvNkJ2

❗ Old tel. lines are being replaced with a digital network, affecting anything that sends a signal through the old line like personal alarm buttons & old-style landlines. Check if the #DigitalSwitchover will affect you, or someone you know ➡️ https://orlo.uk/tBIHm

📣 Social tariffs can provide a safety net for eligible households who might be struggling to afford their broadband or phone services. #GetOnlineGM has pulled together resources to help our residents access these packages ➡️ https://orlo.uk/MewpW

📨June's Violence Reduction Unit news bulletin has landed 📨 What to expect: 👉some early outcomes from our latest Hope Hack event with around 70 young people across Greater Manchester 👉to watch our new animation, which explains what the VRU does 👉 update on some fantastic work taking place with young people in Rochdale about how to report knife crime 👉upcoming events Read more & subscribe: https://bit.ly/3XOqdpK

📄 The GM Cyber Strategy sets out a 5-year route to further grow our cyber ecosystem, and through that growth, ensure a more prosperous, fairer and greener place. Read our latest case study, where partners across the region are supporting our businesses, helping us achieve this ambition. ➡️ https://orlo.uk/mdYD3 #GMDigital #DoingDigitalDifferently

What is Greater Manchester's Violence Reduction Unit? Since its inception in 2019, the Violence Reduction Unit has worked with communities to understand how to tackle the root-causes of violence. The Unit is made up of experts from across the city-region including the police, fire service, health, voluntary sector and others who can piece together the challenges and strengths that need to be addressed in order to build a fairer and safer society. Find out more about the Violence Reduction Unit and how its work will benefit communities in Greater Manchester here by visiting www.gmvru.co.uk or watch this short video 👇

Calling all #socialhousing providers! Join us on 9 July 2024 to learn all about Greater Manchester's Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) 💚 Nature and biodiversity are in decline across England, and Greater Manchester is no exception. Social housing providers and industry professionals have a vital role to play in helping nature recover across the city-region, so join our webinar to learn more about local Biodiversity Net Gain initiatives, Sustainable Drainage Systems, and Water Environment Regulations - and how the LNRS can help guide your decision making. Register here: https://lnkd.in/es2guWEn

📣 With the cost-of-living crisis & low incomes, some people, even with the skills, are unable to access the benefits digital access brings #GetOnlineGM Support for Disabled People guide is here to help address these challenges ➡️ https://orlo.uk/PR23j #FixTheDigitalDivide

✨ New #GMDigital case study! MIC media joined 6 other female-led, GM-based social enterprises to receive specialist support from BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, Lancaster University & DiSH Manchester Barclays Eagle Labs to achieve Cyber Essentials accreditation The GM Cyber Strategy sets out a 5-year route to further grow our cyber ecosystem, and through that growth, ensure a more prosperous, fairer and greener place. Supporting our businesses is one way partners across the region are helping us achieve this ambition. Read the case study here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/75Jfh #DoingDigitalDifferently

❓Know a family member or neighbour who has a personal alarm button? Does your family have a traditional landline telephone, or have a friend who relies on their landline telephone? The #DigitalSwitchover may affect their service ➡ https://orlo.uk/8R8qw