News and Events

Friday 20 June is Red4Research day, where we show our support for research and all those working behind the scenes to make research happen. We know that mental health research is so important to how Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) improves and offers innovative treatments – will you help us by showing your support?

Come and chat with us and experience taster gardening and creative sessions!

Carers Week (9 - 15 June) is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don’t think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.

In December 2023, Michael, a learning and development specialist from Trafford, faced an unexpected heart attack at the age of just 28.

We have agreed that our two organisations will work together even more closely in the coming months and years to improve care for our patients, the communities we serve and make the best use of public money. This follows a joint meeting between our two boards of directors.

National Volunteering Week is an opportunity for us to say thank you to all our volunteers for their hard work and support. Their dedication, compassion and support across the Trust has had an overwhelmingly positive impact on those who use our services, their families/carers and our staff.

The Recovery Pathways service, part of GMMH, is excited to announce the launch of its Arts for Good Health Summer programme.

We are pleased to announce that our 2025 Council of Governor Elections are open! 

Justin Walker, a dedicated Support, Time, and Recovery (STR) Worker for Mental Health Services in Wigan at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) has once again demonstrated his creative expertise with his latest short film, ‘The Quiet Space.’

The team successfully completed the National Three Peaks Challenge last week, a remarkable achievement in support of Mental Health Awareness Week 2025.

Following a competitive recruitment process, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Arun Chidambaram to the role of Chief Medical Officer.

This week (12-18 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, and this year’s theme is ‘community’. 

Nurses throughout Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) are today (May 12) joining their colleagues across the world in celebrating the critical role they play in providing compassionate and expert care .    

Thursday 8 May 2025 will mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, celebrating the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Excellent progress is being made to maintain and improve high standards across facilities and non-clinical care settings run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). 

Led by Kieran Jones, Peer Mentor Coordinator from Wigan Living Well Mental Health Service, a dedicated group has come together to embark on a challenging journey during Mental Health Awareness Week, beginning on 12 May 2025.

Monday 5 May – Sunday 11 May 2025 is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. This week aims to get people talking about mental health before, during and after pregnancy. This year the theme is 'Your voice, your strength'.