Putting Community at the Heart of Health
What is Health Creation?
Health Creation is about more than treating illness — it’s about creating the conditions for people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Instead of focusing only on hospitals, this approach invests in communities, empowering individuals to take charge of their wellbeing.
At Nurturing Foundations, we’re proud to be a Neighbourhood Health Creation Organisation (NHCO) for North Manchester — working alongside the NHS, Manchester City Council, and local partners to lead this groundbreaking approach from the community up.
What We’re Doing
- Identify health challenges and strengths in their neighbourhood
- Co-design community-led solutions
- Connect residents to holistic wellbeing activities
- Champion preventative approaches to health and care
- Create lasting systems of support beyond traditional services
What Support will be Available?
- Culturally competent wellbeing workshops
(e.g. AfroFit, cooking classes, women’s health sessions) - Peer support groups and mental health activities
- Outdoor wellness and physical activity sessions
- Referrals to local services through trusted community key workers
- Leadership development for residents to shape local health strategy
Why it Matters
Many communities in North Manchester experience some of the worst health outcomes in the UK — driven by inequality, isolation, and systemic barriers. This programme is about shifting power into the hands of the community and making health local, inclusive, and empowering.