17 GHP Mental Health Awards 2026 “At Flowhesion, we simply want everyone to live better, feel better, and achieve more.” The Flowhesion Foundation is on a mission to deliver bespoke, culturally appropriate mental health services to marginalised members of the South Asian, Arab, and Somali diaspora across Greater Manchester. Aiming to empower minority communities, promote social responsibility, tackle health inequalities, and enable systems thinking for sustainable change, the Foundation’s services span a wide range of needs, including health, wellbeing, substance misuse, community empowerment, resilience, education, employability, leadership, and criminal justice. To achieve this mission, Flowhesion partners with statutory and third-sector partners across its service area, leveraging its expansive networks in disadvantaged wards to bring meaningful social outcomes to its beneficiaries. Its vision has taken the shape with the introduction of Umeed Counselling: health hubs providing service users with culturally appropriate activities covering yoga, Pilates, chair-based exercise, swimming, and mindfulness. Julie Warren-Taylor, Business Manager at The Flowhesion Foundation, shared: “Flowhesion’s work is grounded in research, knowledge, and expertise in community cohesion. We aim to positively influence policies and practices related to community cohesion across the United Kingdom, drawing on our extensive experience in working with diverse communities.” This expansive experience has shown the team that individuals are part of complex social units and that in order for meaningful change to occur within the individual, it must work closely with their whole social unit. It strives to tackle barriers between communities and promote integration through collaborative efforts with public, private, and charitable sectors, commissioning and undertaking research projects that advance community cohesion and improve outcomes for marginalised communities. Across its own service offerings, Flowhesion employs a team of bilingual, culturally competent staff who understand various faiths, along with the complexities of the stigma and cultural taboos associated with the diaspora they engage with. The Foundation ensures that other barriers, such as access to transport and literacy in English and technology, do not prevent its beneficiaries from consistently attending sessions and accessing its services. For example, the Umeed Counselling service is offered over the Community is central to the human experience, playing a significant role in shaping our mental health. Without strong community cohesion, individuals can lose their sense of belonging, identity, and support. The Flowhesion Foundation is an organisation actively working to achieve cohesion for communities across Greater Manchester, delivering meaningful impact through services designed alongside minority service users to reflect their own real experiences, genuine needs, and cultural realities. As The Flowhesion Foundation receives well-earned recognition in the GHP Mental Health Awards 2026, we took a closer look at the organisation’s outstanding operations. Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Support Service Provider of the Year 2026 – Greater Manchester phone, available out-of-hours, and retains flexibility to best accommodate to the needs of its service users. Similarly, Parenting and Tots sessions are structured to incorporate bilingual flashcards and literature and are held at venues within walking distance of its communities to ensure that participants can attend and engage with the services on a consistent basis. The cost-of-living crisis has increased demand for responsive, culturally sensitive services, and Flowhesion aims to meet this demand head-on. The Foundation continues to adapt its operations in alignment with the changing needs of its service users and intends to integrate additional bilingual volunteer counsellors into its team. The Foundation will also be integrating new partnerships into its growing network, recognising the positive impact that sharing its vision, expertise, and resources with likeminded organisations can have on its service users. For a decade, The Flowhesion Foundation has been instrumental in shaping the communities of today and preparing them for a brighter tomorrow. The organisation has made tireless efforts to champion community cohesion on a national scale, leveraging personalised training, pioneering research, and groundbreaking community projects that break barriers between communities and deliver meaningful, measurable results to service users. For its exceptional work in this field, and the countless lives its team have undoubtedly shaped thus far, The Flowhesion Foundation has been named Greater Manchester’s Culturally Appropriate Mental Health Support Service Provider of the Year 2026. Of this significant achievement, Founder and CEO Imam Abdull Hafeez Siddique commented: “We are incredibly proud to receive this award. It recognises not just our work, but the lived experiences of the communities we serve. Our health hub was built to challenge the inequalities that too often silence minority voices in mental health. By providing culturally informed, accessible support – with investment from our partners – we aim to ensure that no one is left behind. “This award strengthens our commitment to equity, dignity, and creating services where every person feels seen, heard, and valued.” Contact: Julie Warren-Taylor Company: The Flowhesion Foundation Web Address: www.flowhesionfoundation.org.uk
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