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A place at the table
Co-creating an inclusion strategy for the Southwest
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supporting Bath Spa University
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‘A place at the table.’
About the event
Creating a Manifesto For Inclusion
A unique two-day symposium exploring why and how to ensure inclusion is at the heart of our communities, councils and institutions.
The workshop was led by Nickie Jakeman, co-curator at Just imagine if_ and Phoebe Kemp who describes herself as a queer trans disabled director. The 2 half day workshops brought together a range of marginalised groups to explore what it means to be included. And the beginnings of the creation of an inclusion manifesto for the region.
Voices
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Catalyst Event
Our catalyst event
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in partnership with Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking
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Hawkwood Catalyst Event
In partnership with the Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, our catalyst event brought together patients, professionals, creatives, and changemakers to co-create their vision for the future: a space for brave ideas and bold action.
About the event
Stepping into the future
More than 40 participants came together to imagine new possibilities for the future of Health and Care in Greater Manchester. Through deep listening and creative collaboration, leaders from the ICB, healthcare trusts, charities, academia, frontline services, the arts, and service-user communities shared their perspectives.
Together, they co‑created inspiring visions and constructed models that expressed the future they wish to bring to life. The energy in the room was one of shared purpose and bold imagination—a genuine testament to what can emerge when many voices are welcomed into the conversation.
Acknowledging the present
Participants reflected on their lived experiences within the current health and care landscape. They identified barriers standing between today’s realities and tomorrow’s aspirations—while also uncovering opportunities for progress.
New relationships formed quickly, sparking innovative ideas and strengthening the foundations for continued collaboration. The room buzzed with optimism, honesty, and a powerful readiness for change.
Taking ideas into action
As the day drew to a close, participants committed to practical first steps toward turning their shared visions into reality. Working together made the path ahead feel more achievable and far less daunting.
From reimagining education to better equip future generations, to exploring more flexible financial systems that could reduce pressure on hospital beds, participants identified real opportunities to drive change across Greater Manchester’s health and care ecosystem.
Voices
“The space created for cross-disciplinary conversations was priceless—every voice valued, every idea brave.”
“Excited to see how this could develop and keep moving forward with transformational actions.”
just imagine if_ Greater Manchester was the healthiest place in the world
A powerful day of imagination and action at Manchester Museum!
Leaders, creatives, clinicians, community voices and students came together to reimagine the future of health and care in Greater Manchester. Grateful to our partners at Manchester Museum and Healthier Futures at the University of Manchester for making space for big ideas — and even bigger possibilities.
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in partnership with Manchester Museum and Healthier Futures at the University of Manchester
〰️ just imagine if_ in partnership with Manchester Museum and Healthier Futures at the University of Manchester
Visual recording of the event
The Manchester Museum offered the perfect backdrop for a day alive with imagination, curiosity, and collaboration. Recently named European Museum of the Year 2025, the Museum champions a mission to be the most inclusive, imaginative, and caring museum you’ll ever visit—values that resonate powerfully with the work of Just Imagine If.
Together with Healthier Futures at the University of Manchester, whose focus is addressing health inequalities across communities and populations, the synergy across partners created a vibrant space for collective visioning and meaningful dialogue.
About the event
Stepping into the future
More than 40 participants came together to imagine new possibilities for the future of Health and Care in Greater Manchester. Through deep listening and creative collaboration, leaders from the ICB, healthcare trusts, charities, academia, frontline services, the arts, and service-user communities shared their perspectives.
Together, they co‑created inspiring visions and constructed models that expressed the future they wish to bring to life. The energy in the room was one of shared purpose and bold imagination—a genuine testament to what can emerge when many voices are welcomed into the conversation.
Acknowledging the present
Participants reflected on their lived experiences within the current health and care landscape. They identified barriers standing between today’s realities and tomorrow’s aspirations—while also uncovering opportunities for progress.
New relationships formed quickly, sparking innovative ideas and strengthening the foundations for continued collaboration. The room buzzed with optimism, honesty, and a powerful readiness for change.
Taking ideas into action
As the day drew to a close, participants committed to practical first steps toward turning their shared visions into reality. Working together made the path ahead feel more achievable and far less daunting.
From reimagining education to better equip future generations, to exploring more flexible financial systems that could reduce pressure on hospital beds, participants identified real opportunities to drive change across Greater Manchester’s health and care ecosystem.
Voices
““Coming together to really make a difference to the lives of the people of Greater Manchester… how can you not be inspired by that.””
“I’m really enjoying the variety of voices and meeting people from sectors I’ve never connected with before.”
“I hope this leads to better ideas and innovative action - tangible, concrete things that people can actually act on, not just abstract thinking.”
“We haven’t had a space like this before. It’s been fantastic to share ideas, find solutions, build networks—and we’ve had a really, really great day!”
“Bringing together so many people from different backgrounds changes the way you see common problems entirely.”