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Greater Manchester Live Well Podcast

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What if support really started with people not systems? The Greater Manchester Live Well Podcast explores a bold new way of doing things with communities: with people, not to them. A helping hand, not a hoop to jump through. Working together to ensure everyone has access to great everyday support. Hear real stories from residents, leaders and changemakers reshaping public services with heart and hope. For anyone who believes in a better way - communities leading change, supported by public services. Created by Greater Manchester Live Well with voices from across the city region.

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January 15, 2026

Hope, power and prevention: The future of GM Live Well

Looking ahead to a future where everyone can live well, every day.What will it take to make this way of working that everyday reality across Greater Manchester? Explore what happens when systems enable community action, community power, and community wealth to grow. Where devolving power and funding means communities thrive, inequalities reduce, and everyday support becomes accessible, inclusive, and sustainable. Communities and public services share a vision for Greater Manchester’s future — where welcoming, strength-based spaces and support foster trust, belonging, and purpose. This is all about putting people, not processes, at the heart of change.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 - Introduction01:31 - Reflecting on the Live Well Vision03:04 - Community Stories and Insights04:54 - The Vision for Live Well Centres09:06 - Employment Support and Community Engagement10:23 - Exploring Community Hubs16:10 - Challenges and Barriers to Employment19:53 - The Future of Live Well35:36 - Conclusion and Call to Action Organisations & groups featured:GMCA - Annette and Tabz, Jane ForrestDeButterfly Mama Health and Poverty Partnership and GM Shapers - Folashade Mayor of Greater Manchester - Andy Burnham Unlimited Potential - Chris Dabbs Elephants Trail - Andy Wigan Council – Alison McKensie-FolanStretford Public Hall via Elephant's TrailLighthouse project via Elephant's TrailPlattbridge Community Zone via Elephant's TrailChristine, Keegan and JaimieLocal Trust – Rachel RowneyMinister of State at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Alison McGovern MP Some watching:Hope, Elephants Trail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S33Y5Jj-PYY Further Reading:Read the transcript for this episode here - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NjNbLNWAw9NWbsjvHb5tjCoJlkBTtcHC?usp=drive_linkre Community power map - https://goodlivesgm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/UK-evidence-for-community-power-1.pdf 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: 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 <a href="www.micmedia.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MIC media</a> Production

January 8, 2026

From fixers to partners: When public services share power with communities

What happens when systems start to share power? They shift from fixers to working in genuine partnership with communities, with better results. What happens when we rethink culture and control and build power within communities? When we create spaces for change and grow system leaders’ capacity to act on community voice, insights and ideas? Hear how councils, funders and services are helping communities lead lasting change across Greater Manchester. Rethinking funding, building trust and changing - not just strategies but culture and mindsets. You'll hear what system leaders, commissioners and people working across public services have learned by doing things differently. Real change that grows great everyday support that lasts. 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 - Introduction01:31 - Welcome to Episode Seven01:55 - Exploring Community Power02:55 - Eve Holt on Community Power05:34 - Shifting Power10:18 - Community Development16:11 - Bev Craig's Personal Story20:58 - Investing in Community Power28:34 - Final Reflections and Call to Action Organisations & groups featured:GMCA - Tabz and Annette, Eve Holt, Caroline SimpsonWigan Council - Alison McKenzie-FolanNurture Development - Cormac RussellManchester City Council - Bev CraigMayor of Greater Manchester - Andy BurnhamA Brilliant Thing – Kerry Tottingham10GM and Action Together - Liz Windsor-WelshRekindle Supplementary School - Nika Nuthra-ShahYoung Manchester - Samuel Remi-Akinwale Further 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: 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 <a href="www.micmedia.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MIC media</a> Production

December 18, 2025

Striving, not surviving: Community power in action

Dive into what’s strong in Greater Manchester neighbourhoods – knowledge, skills and experience - and how growing this leads to lasting change. What has community power got to do with people living a good life? We’ll discuss how solutions grown with communities lead to better outcomes. Hear from people across Greater Manchester shaping their neighbourhoods and creating spaces where people feel safe, seen and supported. From neighbourhood councils, mutual aid groups, community organising and grassroots action networks to public services sharing power through participatory approaches, asset-based practice and working in genuine collaboration. This episode reflects on how public services lead, support and show up differently in work. 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 - Introduction01:26 - Exploring Community Power03:34 - Voices from the Community06:03 - Community Superpowers08:45 - Community Power in Action15:21 - Fighting Poverty and Debt19:55 - Youth Leadership and Participation24:32 - Legislative Theatre and Policy Change28:55 - Reflections and Future Directions32:27 - Conclusion and Call to Action Organisations & groups featured:GMCA - Tabz and Annette, Caroline Simpson Women's Voices - Nadia SiddiquiRekindle Supplementary School - Nika Muthra-ShahCaring and Sharing - Nicky IginlaOpen Agency - Selva MustafaElephants Trail – Paddy, Shannon Disability Stockport – via Elephants Trail SAWN - Agatha PhiriDebt Justice – Richard DunbarAnti-Poverty Foundation panel for Rochdale - Jo Barker-MarshYoung Manchester - Samuel Remi-AkinwaleYouth Focus Northwest Be Counted Project - Madia and DivineLegislative theater facilitator- Sam Dixon Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology - Liz Kendall MP Some watching:Able, Elephants Trail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUQgsVLRTT0 Further 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: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk%2Fwhat-we-do%2Flive-well%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cannette.cloherty%40nhs.net%7C32abefef984d4d5d81fe08de0b2c598b%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C638960482555435540%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YquliNY%2F%2FivHcTewE%2FIY5IQkJytpHX%2FE5%2BuDFW%2B5AII%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/live-well/ </a>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 <a href="www.micmedia.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">MIC media</a> Production

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What is Greater Manchester Live Well Podcast?: What if support really started with people not systems?

The Greater Manchester Live Well Podcast explores a bold new way of doing things with communities: with people, not to them.

A helping hand, not a hoop to jump through. Working together to ensure everyone has access to great everyday support.

Hear real stories from residents, leaders and changemakers reshaping public services with heart and hope. For anyone who believes in a better way - communities leading change, supported by public services.

Created by Greater Manchester Live Well with voices from across the city region.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Information about guest appearances is not available.

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