We understand language barrier affects the ability to communicate effectively with patients and thereby have a negative impact on the provision of appropriate, timely, safe, and effective care to meet patient’s needs. Through engaging in the ESOL classes (English for speakers of other languages.) Our learners are feeling more confident and empowered in communicating with family and friends, at work and everyday social situations.
Please contact us for class information.
Diversity Matters North West is an award winning independent local charity working to combat health inequalities and social exclusion and to promote community cohesion. We are based at the Healthy Living Centre in Hyde, Tameside from where we host and co-ordinate regular activities and training for the local community, with the help of our volunteers.
We offer conversational ESOL to help people improve their English and gain confidence on Tuesdays 10am – 12pm starting on Sept 1st 2026. Class is at the Hyde Healthy Living Centre, 20 Great Norbury St., SK14 1BR.
HBWA deliver regular training, courses and workshops in the year to enhance the knowledge skills and experiences of local people, which helps their personal development. We work in partnership with other agencies in the area and the local authority to offer the best services to the community with lots of choices, options and awareness of what is available to them. The projects and services we run here are on a needs basis for the community after regular consultation and feedback for what the local people want. We are based in Tameside.
We offer general ESOL and women focused pre-entry ESOL classes to help improve communication, education, and employment skills.
| Provide a weekly drop-in offering: social contact; information & support; English practice; access to goods and services (e.g. gym passes, SIM cards etc) |
The mission of the Group is to support Hong Kong mothers who have arrived in the UK via the British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) visa scheme, particularly those facing challenges with integration, including identity crises, loneliness, isolation, and changes in family roles and dynamics.
The Group aims to:
1)Use the lived experience of BN(O) mothers to provide support to them and their families.
2)Foster connections with the wider community, enhancing cultural understanding and social cohesion.
3)Promote mental well-being and reduce social isolation through creative activities, specifically using the arts-based methodology of ethnodrama.
4)Document, preserve, and share the stories of BN(O) mothers through publications, exhibitions, community events, and live performances.
5)Strengthen social bonds, inspire future generations, and create a supportive, solidary space for BN(O) mothers in the UK.
Please note; address listed is not location in which this organisation operates. Please contact the organisation directly to find out further information.
“esea contemporary is a non-profit art centre, specialising in presenting and platforming artists and art practices that identify with and are informed by East and Southeast Asian (ESEA) cultural backgrounds.
Since our successful relaunch in early 2022, we’ve presented critically acclaimed exhibitions and hosted numerous community-oriented events and workshops, all aligned with our mission and values. Tens of thousands of visitors from Manchester, across the UK, and internationally have engaged with our diverse programme, which includes film screenings, creative workshops, live performances, exhibitions, talks, and more. Over the past three years, grants from the HK BN(O) scheme have enabled us to deliver high-quality programmes for the Hong Kong community in Greater Manchester. Feedback consistently highlights our central location, welcoming multilingual staff, and the impressive architectural features of our building as key strengths.”
Free employment service for Hong Kong Nationals covering Cheshire, Warrington and Liverpool City Region. To refer yourself or someone you are supporting please see our website.
Our ESOL classes are free and run by fully qualified ESOL teachers. Come along to improve your English and meet new people. Each course runs periodically throughout the year, with a focus on different topics each session.
Our next courses start on:
- Thursday 30th Jan
- Thursday 6th Feb
- Thursday13th Feb