Places that care: Communities taking action and leading everyday local support, together

Explore what happens when communities take action and lead everyday local support.Community action is the heartbeat of our neighbourhoods — where peer support groups, taxi drivers, barbers, neighbours and volunteers are stepping up, connecting and creating change. This episode is filled with stories of our communities showing up for each other, friendly faces and places for people to turn to without referrals, long waits and fear. Featuring voices from across the city-region, from our libraries, food banks, music cafés, youth hubs and women-led groups and more, this episode shows how trust, hope, and collaboration are growing healthier, stronger and fairer communities.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 Podcast00:37 - Introduction to the Live Well Vision01:40 - Meet Your Hosts and Episode Overview02:56 - Community Action and Everyday Support04:51 - Spotlight on Elephants Trail06:33 - Voices from the Community10:10 - Gorton: A Hub of Collaboration and Support15:11 - Empowering Women and Building Community20:36 - Community-Led Support in Action29:51 - Reflections and Future Directions32:08 - Closing Remarks and Call to ActionOrganisations & groups featured:GMCA - Tabz O’Brien and Annette ClohertyUnlimited Potential - Chris DabbsElephants Trail – Paddy, ShannonLongsight Library – via Elephants Trail Cutz on the Block – via Elephants TrailVeterans Allotment in Denton – via Elephants TrailSmallshaw Hurst Parent group - via Elephant's TrailThe Monastery - Elaine GriffithsHealthy Me Healthy Communities - Kate Angels of Hope - Leah ChikambaInspirational Women - Chizzy IjehSouthway Housing - MiuGorton Hub - Michael Kendall LambBFI Active CIC - Shamime JanKelly – Smallshawhurst Pantry Angels United - Oliver MonkClass – Community Savers - Sophie King, Susan AnyaAge UK - Keith CarterSome watching:Connection, Elephants Trail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9SfcRoXBwAFurther Reading:Read the transcript for this episode here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NjNbLNWAw9NWbsjvHb5tjCoJlkBTtcHC?usp=drive_linkreGM 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: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/live-well/ This 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