Hayley Lever
@hayleylever.bsky.social
CEO, Greater Manchester Moving.
Leading a movement for movement to address inactivity and inequality.
www.gmmoving.co.uk
Writer & poet, with three books on the go. Learning every day.
https://hayleyleverblog.wordpress.com/2019/06/20/contents-page/
Leading a movement for movement to address inactivity and inequality.
www.gmmoving.co.uk
Writer & poet, with three books on the go. Learning every day.
https://hayleyleverblog.wordpress.com/2019/06/20/contents-page/
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@hayleylever.bsky.social
· Nov 16
The brilliant @andrewlawton.bsky.social
has begun a starter pack for anyone supporting active lives and addressing inequalities.
Help him grow it here
go.bsky.app/6TRb4Bg
has begun a starter pack for anyone supporting active lives and addressing inequalities.
Help him grow it here
go.bsky.app/6TRb4Bg
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Want to make your sport or activity sessions more inclusive for neurodivergent people?
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Want to make your sport or activity sessions more inclusive for neurodivergent people?
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
Join GM Moving and Access Sport for a free online session exploring #Neurodiversity in #CommunitySport. ⛹️♀️
1 December, 6:30pm to 7:30pm, Online
Book: https://ow.ly/aLS550XugG5
#InclusiveSport #Autism #ADHD
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Volunteers keep our communities moving. Do you know how to give them the support they need to thrive?
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
November 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Volunteers keep our communities moving. Do you know how to give them the support they need to thrive?
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
Join us for a free online Buddle workshop on 4 December to learn how you can build a positive, people-first volunteering culture.
Book your free place: https://ow.ly/rueS50XuzcR
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Ready to learn more and make your workplace more active?
Find a range of fantastic #GoodEmploymentWeek resources from across #GreaterManchester: buff.ly/5Dt1mtx
Find a range of fantastic #GoodEmploymentWeek resources from across #GreaterManchester: buff.ly/5Dt1mtx
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Ready to learn more and make your workplace more active?
Find a range of fantastic #GoodEmploymentWeek resources from across #GreaterManchester: buff.ly/5Dt1mtx
Find a range of fantastic #GoodEmploymentWeek resources from across #GreaterManchester: buff.ly/5Dt1mtx
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Looking to explain the business case for physically active employees, ways to embed activity within the working day or success stories from other organisations?
Check out our Active #Workplaces toolkit: buff.ly/5WKrrl5
Visit our Workplace #Wellbeing page: buff.ly/vnmPEIS
#GoodEmploymentWeek
Check out our Active #Workplaces toolkit: buff.ly/5WKrrl5
Visit our Workplace #Wellbeing page: buff.ly/vnmPEIS
#GoodEmploymentWeek
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Looking to explain the business case for physically active employees, ways to embed activity within the working day or success stories from other organisations?
Check out our Active #Workplaces toolkit: buff.ly/5WKrrl5
Visit our Workplace #Wellbeing page: buff.ly/vnmPEIS
#GoodEmploymentWeek
Check out our Active #Workplaces toolkit: buff.ly/5WKrrl5
Visit our Workplace #Wellbeing page: buff.ly/vnmPEIS
#GoodEmploymentWeek
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Every small, simple change that supports someone to move more throughout a working day (or on their commute to work!) can improve health and wellbeing, and lead to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. 🌳 🚴🏢
#GoodEmploymentWeek
#GoodEmploymentWeek
November 26, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Every small, simple change that supports someone to move more throughout a working day (or on their commute to work!) can improve health and wellbeing, and lead to increased productivity and reduced absenteeism. 🌳 🚴🏢
#GoodEmploymentWeek
#GoodEmploymentWeek
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Are you on the lookout for Greater Manchester's top talent?
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
November 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Are you on the lookout for Greater Manchester's top talent?
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
Over 35,000 people visit our jobs page each year, looking for ways to enable active lives for all.
Add your own job listing for free:
https://www.gmmoving.co.uk/get-involved/jobs/add-a-job/
#Hiring #Jobs #Careers #GreaterManchester
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"CyanLines is the bold plan to link & transform Manchester’s green and blue spaces...The vision is to develop a network of over 100 miles of...routes over ten years, starting with the city centres of Manchester & Salford...& linking to the rest of Greater Manchester’s boroughs"
Link: cyanlines.com
Link: cyanlines.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"CyanLines is the bold plan to link & transform Manchester’s green and blue spaces...The vision is to develop a network of over 100 miles of...routes over ten years, starting with the city centres of Manchester & Salford...& linking to the rest of Greater Manchester’s boroughs"
Link: cyanlines.com
Link: cyanlines.com
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Policy & investment needs to focus creating the conditions for people to move more (whatever the activity; it really can be *anything*!) in their lives to realise this wide-ranging benefit.
This demands recognising spatial variation, encouraging plurality, and measuring system maturity.
This demands recognising spatial variation, encouraging plurality, and measuring system maturity.
Inactivity costing £20bn a year, says Sport England
Funding agency Sport England says inactivity is costing £20bn a year as it calls for more investment in sport.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Policy & investment needs to focus creating the conditions for people to move more (whatever the activity; it really can be *anything*!) in their lives to realise this wide-ranging benefit.
This demands recognising spatial variation, encouraging plurality, and measuring system maturity.
This demands recognising spatial variation, encouraging plurality, and measuring system maturity.
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How can social prescribing work for #ChildrenAndYoungPeople?
Join NASP for a webinar to explore success stories, evidence-based practice, and how social prescribing is transforming lives.
📅 Wednesday 26 November, 12pm, Online
Register: https://ow.ly/bL1e50XrNAn
#SocialPrescribing #NHS
Join NASP for a webinar to explore success stories, evidence-based practice, and how social prescribing is transforming lives.
📅 Wednesday 26 November, 12pm, Online
Register: https://ow.ly/bL1e50XrNAn
#SocialPrescribing #NHS
November 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
How can social prescribing work for #ChildrenAndYoungPeople?
Join NASP for a webinar to explore success stories, evidence-based practice, and how social prescribing is transforming lives.
📅 Wednesday 26 November, 12pm, Online
Register: https://ow.ly/bL1e50XrNAn
#SocialPrescribing #NHS
Join NASP for a webinar to explore success stories, evidence-based practice, and how social prescribing is transforming lives.
📅 Wednesday 26 November, 12pm, Online
Register: https://ow.ly/bL1e50XrNAn
#SocialPrescribing #NHS
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#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is a chance for everyone working in #Sport and physical activity to learn more about prevention.
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#SafeguardingAdultsWeek is a chance for everyone working in #Sport and physical activity to learn more about prevention.
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
Have five minutes? Start here:
#Safeguarding top-tips video: https://ow.ly/IjhL50XsCuN
Sign up to workshops: https://ow.ly/Z31F50XsCuO
#Prevention #SportWelfare
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Participation in gyms and fitness among #ChildrenAndYoungPeople (CYP) has grown by 12% over 6 years, with 1.7m young people now taking part.
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
Mission to get one million more children active sees new guidance for fitness and leisure facilities to meet growing demand
Generation Alpha is driving demand for health and fitness services according to new figures, as ukactive publishes guidance to support facilities engaging children and young people.
ow.ly
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Participation in gyms and fitness among #ChildrenAndYoungPeople (CYP) has grown by 12% over 6 years, with 1.7m young people now taking part.
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
GM Active has launched a CYP subgroup to share learning and ensure the sector works collectively to support this change.
More: https://ow.ly/COrR50XrPUh
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Or, show support and start conversations in your clubs and spaces, with Rainbow Laces: buff.ly/8nmXNGn
We’re proud to continue our work with The Proud Trust and @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to understand more about trans people’s experiences of sport and physical activity.
#TransAwarenessWeek 🧵 4/4
We’re proud to continue our work with The Proud Trust and @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to understand more about trans people’s experiences of sport and physical activity.
#TransAwarenessWeek 🧵 4/4
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Or, show support and start conversations in your clubs and spaces, with Rainbow Laces: buff.ly/8nmXNGn
We’re proud to continue our work with The Proud Trust and @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to understand more about trans people’s experiences of sport and physical activity.
#TransAwarenessWeek 🧵 4/4
We’re proud to continue our work with The Proud Trust and @lgbtfdn.bsky.social to understand more about trans people’s experiences of sport and physical activity.
#TransAwarenessWeek 🧵 4/4
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Check out our guidance for #Inclusion:
Active lives for all: LGBTQ+ communities: buff.ly/b95Zufs
Practical tips for #LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports clubs: buff.ly/Xebj686
Trans and Non-Binary inclusion guide: buff.ly/WAw55TW 🧵 3/4
Active lives for all: LGBTQ+ communities: buff.ly/b95Zufs
Practical tips for #LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports clubs: buff.ly/Xebj686
Trans and Non-Binary inclusion guide: buff.ly/WAw55TW 🧵 3/4
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Check out our guidance for #Inclusion:
Active lives for all: LGBTQ+ communities: buff.ly/b95Zufs
Practical tips for #LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports clubs: buff.ly/Xebj686
Trans and Non-Binary inclusion guide: buff.ly/WAw55TW 🧵 3/4
Active lives for all: LGBTQ+ communities: buff.ly/b95Zufs
Practical tips for #LGBTQ+ inclusion in sports clubs: buff.ly/Xebj686
Trans and Non-Binary inclusion guide: buff.ly/WAw55TW 🧵 3/4
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Around 50% of trans and non-binary people have faced discrimination when accessing movement, sport, or exercise activities. We all have a role to play in changing this.
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Around 50% of trans and non-binary people have faced discrimination when accessing movement, sport, or exercise activities. We all have a role to play in changing this.
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
This #TransgenderAwarenessWeek, we encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences of trans people when being active. 🧵 1/4
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This #WorldDiabetesDay let's celebrate Farzana Iqbal's transformative journey through the #Bollyfit Active Diabetes Programme.
Through tailored exercise routines, she discovered the power of regular exercise in aiding weight loss and improving blood sugar control.
buff.ly/t8NRkFR #DiabetesLife
Through tailored exercise routines, she discovered the power of regular exercise in aiding weight loss and improving blood sugar control.
buff.ly/t8NRkFR #DiabetesLife
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
This #WorldDiabetesDay let's celebrate Farzana Iqbal's transformative journey through the #Bollyfit Active Diabetes Programme.
Through tailored exercise routines, she discovered the power of regular exercise in aiding weight loss and improving blood sugar control.
buff.ly/t8NRkFR #DiabetesLife
Through tailored exercise routines, she discovered the power of regular exercise in aiding weight loss and improving blood sugar control.
buff.ly/t8NRkFR #DiabetesLife
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Listen. Act. Celebrate. It is vital that we listen to, and act upon, young people’s voices and celebrate the successes. Theirs and ours.
New blog from Andrew Lawton calls for positive messages and momentum around young people moving more to feel good: https://ow.ly/Z5Az50Xqq5S
New blog from Andrew Lawton calls for positive messages and momentum around young people moving more to feel good: https://ow.ly/Z5Az50Xqq5S
November 14, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Listen. Act. Celebrate. It is vital that we listen to, and act upon, young people’s voices and celebrate the successes. Theirs and ours.
New blog from Andrew Lawton calls for positive messages and momentum around young people moving more to feel good: https://ow.ly/Z5Az50Xqq5S
New blog from Andrew Lawton calls for positive messages and momentum around young people moving more to feel good: https://ow.ly/Z5Az50Xqq5S
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A new female leadership programme is coming to #Bolton this winter.
Commissioned by GM Moving, Moving in Madrassah will be delivered by KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club and Bolton Muslim Health Trust.
Moving in Madrassah will look to develop confident, skilled leaders: https://ow.ly/1aJr50XqXQb
Commissioned by GM Moving, Moving in Madrassah will be delivered by KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club and Bolton Muslim Health Trust.
Moving in Madrassah will look to develop confident, skilled leaders: https://ow.ly/1aJr50XqXQb
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A new female leadership programme is coming to #Bolton this winter.
Commissioned by GM Moving, Moving in Madrassah will be delivered by KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club and Bolton Muslim Health Trust.
Moving in Madrassah will look to develop confident, skilled leaders: https://ow.ly/1aJr50XqXQb
Commissioned by GM Moving, Moving in Madrassah will be delivered by KRIMMZ Girls Youth Club and Bolton Muslim Health Trust.
Moving in Madrassah will look to develop confident, skilled leaders: https://ow.ly/1aJr50XqXQb
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Looking to stay connected to movement, sport and physical activity accounts on Bluesky?
Check out the GM Moving Starter Pack: https://go.bsky.app/V9HJNi
Check out the GM Moving Starter Pack: https://go.bsky.app/V9HJNi
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Join the conversation
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November 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Looking to stay connected to movement, sport and physical activity accounts on Bluesky?
Check out the GM Moving Starter Pack: https://go.bsky.app/V9HJNi
Check out the GM Moving Starter Pack: https://go.bsky.app/V9HJNi
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Yesterday, Sport England visited #GreaterManchester to see how #GMMovingInAction works across places and partnerships.
Our partners showed how collaboration and local leadership are turning strategy into impact - helping people move more, feel better, and #LiveWell.
👉Read: https://ow.ly/uxsg50XraUr
Our partners showed how collaboration and local leadership are turning strategy into impact - helping people move more, feel better, and #LiveWell.
👉Read: https://ow.ly/uxsg50XraUr
November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Yesterday, Sport England visited #GreaterManchester to see how #GMMovingInAction works across places and partnerships.
Our partners showed how collaboration and local leadership are turning strategy into impact - helping people move more, feel better, and #LiveWell.
👉Read: https://ow.ly/uxsg50XraUr
Our partners showed how collaboration and local leadership are turning strategy into impact - helping people move more, feel better, and #LiveWell.
👉Read: https://ow.ly/uxsg50XraUr
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We have a unique whole-system place-based approach to enable active lives for all in Greater Manchester,
Our next stop on today’s tour - Hough End Leisure Centre – demonstrates how this approach builds places where people meet and communities flourish. 🚴🍃
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
Our next stop on today’s tour - Hough End Leisure Centre – demonstrates how this approach builds places where people meet and communities flourish. 🚴🍃
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 2:48 PM
We have a unique whole-system place-based approach to enable active lives for all in Greater Manchester,
Our next stop on today’s tour - Hough End Leisure Centre – demonstrates how this approach builds places where people meet and communities flourish. 🚴🍃
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
Our next stop on today’s tour - Hough End Leisure Centre – demonstrates how this approach builds places where people meet and communities flourish. 🚴🍃
@mancitycouncil.bsky.social
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Inclusive spaces are helping to tackle inequalities, through building a sense of belonging and better spaces for communities. 🛼🍃
We’ve come to visit Projekts MCR skatepark, to see how they've transformed a disused, crime-ridden patch of land into a vibrant hub for creativity and community.
We’ve come to visit Projekts MCR skatepark, to see how they've transformed a disused, crime-ridden patch of land into a vibrant hub for creativity and community.
November 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Inclusive spaces are helping to tackle inequalities, through building a sense of belonging and better spaces for communities. 🛼🍃
We’ve come to visit Projekts MCR skatepark, to see how they've transformed a disused, crime-ridden patch of land into a vibrant hub for creativity and community.
We’ve come to visit Projekts MCR skatepark, to see how they've transformed a disused, crime-ridden patch of land into a vibrant hub for creativity and community.
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New Blog: Strategic Director Beth Sutcliffe has been reflecting on Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's (MFT) commitment to #ActiveHospitals.
Beth looks at how MFT are taking a whole-system approach to using movement to support a reduction in deconditioning: https://ow.ly/Uyop50XpcBF
Beth looks at how MFT are taking a whole-system approach to using movement to support a reduction in deconditioning: https://ow.ly/Uyop50XpcBF
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
New Blog: Strategic Director Beth Sutcliffe has been reflecting on Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust's (MFT) commitment to #ActiveHospitals.
Beth looks at how MFT are taking a whole-system approach to using movement to support a reduction in deconditioning: https://ow.ly/Uyop50XpcBF
Beth looks at how MFT are taking a whole-system approach to using movement to support a reduction in deconditioning: https://ow.ly/Uyop50XpcBF
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The Health and Social Care Committee has begun hearing evidence for their Healthy ageing: Physical activity in an ageing society inquiry.
CMO Professor Chris Whitty gave evidence to the committee of MPs on the incredible benefits of movement, physical activity and sport: https://ow.ly/Ht6F50Xpb63
CMO Professor Chris Whitty gave evidence to the committee of MPs on the incredible benefits of movement, physical activity and sport: https://ow.ly/Ht6F50Xpb63
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Health and Social Care Committee has begun hearing evidence for their Healthy ageing: Physical activity in an ageing society inquiry.
CMO Professor Chris Whitty gave evidence to the committee of MPs on the incredible benefits of movement, physical activity and sport: https://ow.ly/Ht6F50Xpb63
CMO Professor Chris Whitty gave evidence to the committee of MPs on the incredible benefits of movement, physical activity and sport: https://ow.ly/Ht6F50Xpb63
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New podcast drop!
The #GreaterManchester Live Well Podcast is here🎉
The new 8-part series features 100+ voices from across the city-region, exploring how we can do things differently together.
Trailer out now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pvdpbr51l19boqYRcW3dN
#GMLiveWell
The #GreaterManchester Live Well Podcast is here🎉
The new 8-part series features 100+ voices from across the city-region, exploring how we can do things differently together.
Trailer out now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pvdpbr51l19boqYRcW3dN
#GMLiveWell
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
New podcast drop!
The #GreaterManchester Live Well Podcast is here🎉
The new 8-part series features 100+ voices from across the city-region, exploring how we can do things differently together.
Trailer out now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pvdpbr51l19boqYRcW3dN
#GMLiveWell
The #GreaterManchester Live Well Podcast is here🎉
The new 8-part series features 100+ voices from across the city-region, exploring how we can do things differently together.
Trailer out now: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Pvdpbr51l19boqYRcW3dN
#GMLiveWell
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We’re celebrating #LivingWageWeek by showing off our Living Wage Employer mark, as a sign of our ongoing commitment to looking after our employees.
You can find us, and 16k other Living Wage Employers across the UK, on this interactive map: https://ow.ly/jZAh50Xpfxm
You can find us, and 16k other Living Wage Employers across the UK, on this interactive map: https://ow.ly/jZAh50Xpfxm
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We’re celebrating #LivingWageWeek by showing off our Living Wage Employer mark, as a sign of our ongoing commitment to looking after our employees.
You can find us, and 16k other Living Wage Employers across the UK, on this interactive map: https://ow.ly/jZAh50Xpfxm
You can find us, and 16k other Living Wage Employers across the UK, on this interactive map: https://ow.ly/jZAh50Xpfxm