Ethnic Health Forum

25/03/2026

Recently, Ethnic Health Forum had the pleasure of joining the Eid al-Fitr celebration at City View House in Ardwick, Manchester 🌙✨

It was a wonderful gathering bringing together staff and organisations across the building, showcasing unity in diversity. Everyone enjoyed delicious food, shared warm conversations, and exchanged heartfelt Eid wishes.

A special thank you to Elaine and Hayley for organising such a fantastic event, inviting everyone, and beautifully decorating the hall 🎉

Eid Mubarak to all from Ethnic Health Forum 💫

24/03/2026

Get Ready to Volunteer – Free Course

Looking to start volunteering? Build your skills, confidence, and knowledge in safeguarding, health & safety, and finding the right opportunities.

📍 Khizra Mosque
📅 22 April – 20 May (Wednesdays)
⏰ 12:15 – 14:15

✅ Open to adults (19+) living in the UK
📄 Bring photo ID + proof of address to your first session

Register now:
📍 At reception
📧 Info@c4all.org.uk
📞 0161 205 6662

Spaces are limited – sign up today!

24/03/2026

This weekend, we enjoyed a lovely walk with our diverse community group to Clowes Park in Salford 🌿☀️

Parents and children came together to enjoy the beautiful weather, connect, and celebrate the joyful occasion of Eid al-Fitr. We were delighted to share an Eid cake with the children in the park, making the day even more special 🎉🍰

Everyone enjoyed the stunning landscape and architecture of the park. It was a bright, uplifting day filled with connection, especially meaningful as we return to our walking routine after Ramadan.
We’re back every week!

Join our Walk & Talk Park Buddy every Saturday to walk, talk, and connect with your local community 🚶‍♀️💬

19/03/2026

Eid Al-Fitr Mubarak to our incredible community! 🌙✨

As the month of Ramadan comes to a close, all of us at the Ethnic Health Forum wish you a day filled with joy, peace, and—above all—good health.

To our partners, funders, and volunteers: thank you for your continued support in helping us celebrate togetherness and wellbeing every day. May this Eid bring prosperity and happiness to you and your loved ones.

19/03/2026

Walkie Talkie is BACK!

Come join us this Saturday, March 21 at:

📍Clowes Park, New Hall Rd.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to interact with community members while catching those much needed steps! 😉

Everyone is welcome. Prioritise your health and enjoy some amazing company.

See you there!

Reshare with anyone who might benefit.

17/03/2026

15 steps to Maternity & Neonatal!

Ethnic Health Forum staff had the pleasure of joining the 15 Steps Challenge during a visit to the Maternity and Neonatal Unit at .

Meeting community organisations, local residents, and the amazing maternity and neonatal teams was truly energising. The staff, nurses, and midwives are honestly superheroes in scrubs 🦸‍♀️🩺.

The day involved looking at how the space feels—whether it is welcoming, informative, clean, safe, and supportive. We discussed our observations, noting what is working well and identifying areas for improvement to help create a safe and positive environment for mothers, birthing people, and families.

As a female Muslim woman living in the UK, we also shared the perspective of an ethnic minority community—highlighting how lived experiences shape expectations and interactions within maternity services. Diversity matters, and so do our voices ✨.

This challenge showcased the hospital’s genuine commitment to continuous improvement and meaningful community feedback.

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10/03/2026

💙 PPIE Perinatal Group – Final Session

Recently, at Ethnic Health Forum office, we held the final session of our PPIE Perinatal Group meeting, filled with energy and positivity as we continue working alongside our communities to support perinatal mental wellbeing.

We were delighted to host the final meeting of this phase of our research collaboration with the University of Liverpool. This inspiring group of women has been working closely with Dr Ahmed Waqas and the research team to co-design a digital app aimed at supporting women experiencing depression after childbirth, ensuring that lived experiences remain at the heart of innovation and research.

A heartfelt thank you to all the participants for their openness, valuable insights, and dedication to improving maternal mental health. Together, we are shaping research that truly reflects the needs of mothers and families.

We also thank the Ethnic Health Forum team for facilitating and co-organising this research activity and for their continuous support throughout the project.

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06/03/2026

🌸 Research Participants Wanted 🌸

We’re supporting a research study that’s looking for women and birthing people to take part. The study explores healthy lifestyles after having a baby, with the aim of improving postnatal and preconception services across Greater Manchester 💜

Who can take part?
Women and birthing people who:
• Have had a baby in the last 12 months
• Live in Greater Manchester
• Are aged 16+
• Speak English, Arabic, or Urdu

📝 What’s involved?
Participants can choose to:
• Complete a questionnaire
• Take part in an interview
• Or do both - whatever works best

Questionnaire link: Factors influencing healthy lifestyle, weight and family planning in postnatal women - Fill in form

Your experiences could help shape the future of postnatal support for women and families 💬

📧 For any questions, please contact:

Kylie Watson – 07929 759975

Thank you for helping make a difference ✨

03/03/2026

🌟 Mentorship in Action!

EHF staff, volunteers, and community members were proud to attend the 'Group Mentoring Event' for Aspiring Clinical Psychologists in Manchester.

The sessions provided practical guidance on CV writing, interviews, wellbeing, and applying for clinical and PhD programmes — giving aspiring professionals the tools and confidence to take the next step.

At Ethnic Health Forum, we believe mentorship creates opportunity. When our community members have access to guidance, networks, and support, we build a stronger and more inclusive future together 💚.

A special thank you to Dr Dung Jidong, EDI Director, for the leadership behind this initiative, and to all partners and friends at and the who made this inspiring event possible.

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24/02/2026

✨ Creativity for Calm ✨

Last week at Trinity House Community Resource Centre , EHF hosted a beautiful Mandala Colouring session led by Joelle Maxwell, our volunteer psychologist.

What seemed like a simple creative activity opened up meaningful conversations, reflection, and powerful qualitative feedback from participants about how the session supported their wellbeing.

Sometimes, healing begins with colour 🎨

💬 Interested in joining our wellbeing sessions? Get in touch or follow us to stay updated on upcoming activities.

21/02/2026

19/02/2026

Happy Ramadan to our community ✨️😊

We had a wonderful time at , welcoming Ramadan with henna painting and colouring activities.

Events like this bring the community together, celebrate culture, and create a warm, welcoming start to the holy month.

Keep following us for more community events.

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