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Michaela, a Wigan mum who was once left fearing she might never bond with her son following a series of traumatic losses, shares her story “as living proof that healing is possible” in honour of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.

GMMH has been shortlisted for a national HSJ Patient Safety Award for its work to tackle racism and improve safety on mental health wards.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) have today announced the appointment of Chris Oliver as our new Chief Executive Officer.

A pioneering Greater Manchester mental health programme has been named a regional champion at the first ever NHS Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding work to reduce out of area mental health placements and keep people closer to home.

The Recovery Academy’s brand-new Spring / Summer term starts on Tuesday 7 April 2026. 

Since childhood, Tom from Trafford struggled with a phobia that had an impact on his life. Now 37, Tom shares how he is managing this, with some (rather unconventional) support from Trafford Talking Therapies.

“Without this support, I probably would have dropped out. Instead, I graduated with a First.”

Winter can be a challenging time for many of us. Shorter days and longer nights can affect our mood, whilst colder weather often brings more coughs, colds, and flu. Add to that the financial and social expectations of the festive season, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or run down.

The role of poetry and the creative arts as therapy for supporting wellbeing is being highlighted by a senior peer support worker to mark World Mental Health Day.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s (GMMH) Recovery Academy is set to kick off its autumn / winter term on 1 October 2025 in timing with the launch of World Mental Health Day on 10 October.