Announcement from the Recovery Academy
We hope that as you read this message, you and your loved ones are safe and well. Many of you have been in touch recently to tell us you missed the Recovery Academy during the Spring/Summer term due t…
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Cumbria Alcohol and Drugs Treatment and Recovery Services Survey
We would like people to tell us about their experiences and views of the Unity service.…
Urgent need for cornea donors to help restore sight of those waiting for transplant
During National Eye Health week (21 to 27 September), NHS Blood and Transplant is encouraging people to consider giving the gift of sight, due to the urgent need for more cornea donors.…
Opportunity to sign up to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trials
Sign up today to the NHS registry for information on the new COVID-19 vaccine trials.…
GMMH partnership praised for Patient Safety in national Awards
We have been named a finalist for the 2020 HSJ Patient Safety Awards in the ‘Best Partnership Solution Improving Patient Safety’ category.…
Stay at home, learn to cook and save lives in Manchester
Healthy Me Healthy Communities, a Manchester social-enterprise, are launching a ‘Home Cooking Club’ from their community food hub at the No 93 Centre, Harpurhey.…
World Suicide Prevention Day and the CARMS project
On World Suicide Prevention Day, Charlotte Huggett, Trial Manager, tells us about how you can learn more about, and raise awareness of, suicide; and about the vital work of the Patient Safety Research…
“I didn’t know anybody that needed a liver transplant, but I knew somebody in this world would. That was enough for me.”
GMMH Assistant Practitioner Katie Leggatt tells us about her incredible donation journey in honour of Organ Donation Week 2020.…
NHS Superheroes Book
A project to write two stories to honour, celebrate and remember the NHS frontline workers who have lost their lives while serving the community during the coronavirus outbreak.…
Suicidal Experiences and Psychotherapy on Mental Health Inpatient Wards
Written by Orla Gleeson whilst working as a Research Assistant for the CARMS project but has now left to start a Trainee Clinical Psychologist role at Teeside University…
People who have experienced psychosis needed for online research study
Taking part will involve completing an online survey that will take 30-60 minutes…
Achieve Bolton and Bury to hold Recovery Month Celebrations
September is Recovery Month, and to celebrate, Achieve Bolton and Achieve Bury are holding a virtual awards ceremony and everyone is welcome!…
Young women are the most vulnerable to postpartum mental illness, study finds
The findings will aid understanding of postpartum mental illness and pave the way for targeted support for at risk women and their families.…
Shining the Spotlight on our Bespoke Training Packages for Other Organisations
In January 2020, the Recovery Academy celebrated its 7th birthday! Since the launch of the very first prospectus on 1st April 2013, we have increased the number of courses o…
We would like to invite you to join us at our virtual Annual Members’ Meeting
On 14 September, you'll hear about our challenges and achievements over the last twelve months and our plans to ‘Build Back Better’…
Free Annual Conference 2020 - What does good look like during and after COVID-19
GMMH’s Achieve Alcohol and Drug Recovery Volunteer, Nicola Dalton, will be speaking at the virtual conference on 09 September…
Could you or someone you know be infected with Hepatitis C?
Hep C is spread through exposure to infected blood and can go unnoticed for years. If you or someone you know could be infected, get tested, get treated, and say ‘Hep C U Later’.…
The Muslim Festival of Eid-ul-Adha 2020
Eid-ul-Adha ('Celebration of Sacrifice') is the second most important festival in the Muslim calendar. The festival is expected to take place on the 31 July 2020.…
UPDATE - Mental Health Nursing Research Unit virtual launch and personal stories
A update on the MHNRU launch event, information on an exciting secondment opportunity, and personal stories.…
Recovery Drug and Alcohol Services in Greater Manchester and Cumbria are continuing to provide expert support during the pandemic
How services are adapting to make sure all who are experiencing difficulties with alcohol or drug addiction during the pandemic get the help they need. …