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’…
Latest news — articles for 2020
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 secondment opportunity for GMMH mental health nurses
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. …
buzz launches Face It Together campaign to get Manchester sewing face coverings
buzz’s #FaceItTogether campaign is all about bringing communities together in true Mancunian style to help each other out.…
How we support people to shape their communities and our services
This week we’ve been celebrating the contribution of our service users and their families in shaping our services as part of National Co-production week (6-10 July 2020). #CoProWeek…
DEPEND study shows that digital data collection can improve quantity and quality of patient feedback
Collecting NHS patient experience data is critical to ensure the delivery of high-quality services. …
It’s Health Information Week!
We all need information that we can trust, particularly in this time of coronavirus. And we also need to look after our well-being, whether our mental health or our physical health.…
Update - recommendations have been developed for delivering inpatient psychological services during the COVID-19 pandemic
A consultation was led by the University of Manchester, in partnership with GMMH, to develop the recommendations.…
Good news stories during COVID-19
We understand that this is a difficult and challenging time for our services and our society so we would like to take the opportunity to share some good news stories from our amazing staff across the …
The CARMS project is recruiting again and the Trial Protocol paper has been published!
Find out more about the CARMS project and how you can get involved…
GMMH 24/7 Helpline new freephone number 0800 953 0285
From 9am on Wednesday 17 June 2020 the GMMH Helpline will be available via a free phone number – 0800 953 0285…
Volunteer with LGBT Recovery Champions
Interested in accessing training and networks to build stronger support for LGBT people in recovery from drugs and alcohol in your local area?…
Manchester’s communities create new ways to keep buzzing under lockdown
Since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown, buzz Manchester Health & Wellbeing Service has been helping Manchester residents to stay connected, creative and healthy with a diverse range…
Event 16th July 2020 – Mental Health Nursing Research Unit Virtual Launch
This free online event is open to anyone with an interest in the work of the Mental Health Nursing Research Unit, including service users, relatives, health professionals, academics, and students.…
Carers Week 2020
Today marks the start of Carers Week here in the UK. This annual campaign raises awareness of caring, highlights the challenges our carers face and recognises the contribution they make to famil…