News and Events

“Remembering my youth has been such a cathartic experience. It’s been so interesting to connect with my younger self again…especially knowing what I know now and having the opportunity to tell my story and have it heard” (Course participant)

The flu and COVID-19 booster vaccinations take up to 2 weeks to provide maximum protection, so getting vaccinated soon will help reduce the risk of severe illness in time for the upcoming holidays this winter season.

A Peer Mentor Coordinator from Wigan, who is using his own journey to help others through theirs, has been shortlisted in the prestigious Mental Health Awards.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) has been honoured in two categories at the 10^th annual National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Greater Manchester Health and Care Research Awards 2023.  

GMMH’s Georgia Addison, Research Mental Health Nurse, has been accepted into the Early Careers in Research Development Pathway.  

The Recovery Academy, run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is celebrating World Mental Health Day 2023 with the launch of their brand-new prospectus for the Autumn/Winter term.

Dr Zainib Khan is a Trainee Psychiatrist at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH). She took part in series three of BBC 1’s Race Across the World alongside her husband, which aired this year.

In an intriguing UK study of a large, non-clinical community group, researchers worked with public advisors with lived experience of suicidal behaviours to develop a study that explores suicidal thoughts and their predictors.

Every year we celebrate World Mental Health Day on 10 October. The theme for 2023, set by the World Foundation of Mental Health is ‘Mental health is a universal human right.’

A major milestone for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s (GMMH) new flagship adult mental health inpatient unit has been reached with a topping out ceremony on Thursday 21 September marking the completion of the highest point of the build and the last piece of steel frame being fixed in place. 

Industrial action resumes on Monday 2 October, which will have a significant impact on services in Greater Manchester. 

Despite tough competition from a large number of nominees, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) has made the shortlist in two of the eleven categories.  

On World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September), GMMH’s Research & Innovation team is reflecting on the work we are doing to better understand and treat dementia.  

GMMH has achieved a notable milestone this year at the annual NHS Chef of the Year competition, marking the first-ever participation by the Trust from three Catering teams.

Over 100 people gathered at The Curve in Prestwich – both in person and virtually - to attend the Suicide, Risk and Safety Research Unit (SSRU) 2023 Annual Conference on Tuesday 12 September.

World Suicide Prevention Day, observed on September 10 every year, is a platform to raise awareness of suicide, bring people together to share hope and to promote preventative measures to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts globally. The theme for 2023 is Creating Hope Through Action.