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After the 2024 fire at Clarendon Leisure Centre, Great Places supported a new weekly youth club for young people.

Floating Support Workers from Great Places’ InPartnership Project in Blackburn recently played host to the commission lead manager from Blackburn with Darwen Council on a fact-finding tour. Jan Hughes, Commission Lead Manager for Mental Health and Vulnerable People, joined Jake Gee and Nadeem Alam to meet customers and find out more about the floating support […]

Elliot's work highlights the importance of empathy, organisation and teamwork in delivering impactful housing services daily

17-year-old Sophia was supported to thrive through our partnership working, coming through Wybourn Works to MPCT.

Great Places has been shortlisted for the Greater Manchester Good Employment Awards 2026, in the Best for Health and Wellbeing (Large Organisation) category.

This programme is about bringing colleagues together to make a difference in our communities - and we're inviting customers to take part!

Emollient creams, sprays and gels are essential for treating psoriasis or eczema, but when dried onto fabric they are highly flammable.

This new course is helping Great Places customers build practical skills, confidence and a pathway into future employment.

Great Places backed Bounceback Food CIC to run hands‑on cooking sessions that supported young carers and low‑income families to develop kitchen skills.