Introducing Live Well: A different way of growing health, wealth and connection in Greater Manchester

Discover how Greater Manchester is doing things differently — creating everyday support that starts with people, not systems.Live Well is reimagining everyday support, tackling inequalities by supporting the person and not just waiting to treat the condition or crisis. Residents, communities, public service leaders and the Mayor of Greater Manchester share why it’s time to find new ways of supporting people and communities in everyday trusted places. Explore what Live Well is and why it matters – a journey from policy to practice, from neighbourhoods to boardrooms. What's working, what's shifting and how we can create new systems of support, together.This series shares honest, lived experiences. Some content may feel sensitive or challenging. Please listen in a way that feels right for you.Talking Points:00:00 - Welcome to the Greater Manchester Live Well Podcast01:36 - Introduction to Live Well Vision01:55 - Understanding Live Well: From Policy to Practice02:29 - Community Voices and Stories03:24 - Health is Wealth: A Deeper Dive04:04 - Live Well's Commitment and Expansion05:59 - The Role of Community and Connection08:46 - Elephants Trail: Changing the System10:02 - Community-Led Health and Wellbeing16:19 - Andy Burnham's Vision for Live Well17:44 - Challenges and Hope for the Future22:05 - The Roadmap to 203025:55 - Funding and Support for Live Well36:20 - Conclusion and Next StepsOrganisations & groups featured:GMCA – Caroline Simpson, Annette Cloherty, Tabz O’BrienMayor of Greater Manchester - Andy BurnhamNHS GM – Mark FisherDeButterfly Mama Health and Poverty Partnership and GM Shapers, Live Well’s Community Accountability Group - Folashade AlongeIdaraya Life VSNW – Ayisatu EmoreMade by Mortals – multiple voices, Paul Hine, Tess KeebleElephants Trail – Shannon, Andy, Paddy, LauraSAWN – Agatha via Elephants TrailWell Mental – via Elephants TrailArmy of Kindness – via Elephants TrailWigan Council – Alison McKensie-FolanNational Lottery Community Fund – John MothersoleUnlimited Potential - Chris DabbsSome watching:Together Elephants Trail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYj8ZuPVETQ&t=3sFurther Reading:Read the transcript for this episode here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NjNbLNWAw9NWbsjvHb5tjCoJlkBTtcHC?usp=drive_linkre GM Live Well is Greater Manchester’s commitment to ensuring great everyday support is available in every neighbourhood. It will tackle health, social and economic inequalities by changing how public services work with people and communities to grow opportunities for everyone to Live Well. GM Live Well will ensure everyone has the support, control, connections and resources to lead a healthy and happy life. Find out more: Live Well - Greater Manchester Combined AuthorityThis podcast brings together over 100 voices from across Greater Manchester, add yours to conversations on social media using #GMLiveWell.Funders:GM Live Well is a partnership between GMCA, NHS GM 10 GM and partners across the city-region. Movement building and learning, and accelerator work in five boroughs has been funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.Credits:A MIC media Production