National recognition for initiatives tackling inequalities and transforming mental health care
Watch Dr Abhishek Goli tell us about his cultural heritage; and read about Dr Samir Shah’s recent national recognition.
Read “Experiences of health, illness and wellbeing are often shaped by culture” - Meet Abhi…
A new specialist liver scanner, known as a FibroScan, is helping to detect the signs of liver disease in minutes rather than weeks.
The scanner, provided by Bury Council’s Public Health team, is now being used by our Achieve Bury service to support the early identification and prevention of liver disease across the borough.
Read New FibroScan helping service users access faster liver health checks in Bury…
This month (July 2026) is South Asian Heritage Month, a national moment for learning, reflection and celebration of South Asian contributions to British life.
Read “Every town you go is your own, and every person you meet is your relation” - South Asian Heritage Month 2026…
On Wednesday 22 July 2026, our Service User and Carer Councils came together for a full day of reflection, planning for the future and celebration.
Read Shaping service improvement through lived experience: A celebration of our Service User and Carer Councils…
Last month, we had the honour of welcoming the NHS England Medical Director for mental health and neurodiversity, Dr Adrian James and NHSE Clinical Fellow Dr Alex Caulfield (GP), to GMMH.
The visit was hosted by our Chief Medical Officer, Dr Arun Chidambaram, and provided an opportunity to discuss our work, priorities and ongoing improvement journey with colleagues from across the Trust.
We have received a Highly Commended recognition in the Legacy of Impact Award at the RLDatix Awards 2026 for its project, Erostering - GMMH Collaboration Approach 2025.
Read GMMH receives Highly Commended recognition at the RLDatix Awards 2026…
North View has once again received recognition across the region, as the state-of-the-art inpatient hospital claimed two awards at the North West Awards for Planning Excellence 2026 on 19 June.
Read North View named ‘Best Project’ at the North West Planning Excellence Awards 2026…
“A Window to My World”, which opened on Thursday 28 May at The Turnpike Gallery in Leigh Civic Centre, showcased an inspiring collection of artwork created by young people currently accessing our Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), with the themes of the artwork rooted in mental health and informed by the artists’ own personal journeys.
Read A Window to My World: Art exhibition shines spotlight on mental health among young people in Wigan…
On Saturday 4 July 2026, staff, patients and families from Trafford Talking Therapies and Sale Central Primary Care Network (PCN) - a network of five local GP surgeries – came together to celebrate 78 years of the NHS by taking on Sale Water parkrun.
Read Trafford Talking Therapies and Sale Central Primary Care Network celebrate 78 years of the NHS by taking on Sale Water parkrun…
This Co-production Week, we're celebrating the benefits of working together and highlighting the valuable contribution service users and carers can make in developing our services.
Read Co-production Week 2026…
On Saturday 4 July 2026, staff from Trafford Talking Therapies and Sale GP practices will be taking part in the Sale Water parkrun and would welcome anyone who would like to join them.
Read Join Trafford Talking Therapies at Sale Water parkrun on Saturday 4 July 2026…
Carers of people with dementia in the UK could soon receive much-needed psychological support thanks to a major research study led by researchers at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), the University of Manchester and the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Read Empowered Conversations: supporting carers of people with dementia…
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH)’s Psychological Therapies Training Centre (PTTC) is pleased to announce the successful outcome of its periodic review by the University of Manchester (UoM), resulting in full validation of all programmes for a further five years.
Read Psychological Therapies Training Centre offered full five‑year validation following University of Manchester review…
Join our Recovery Pathways service at No. 93 Wellbeing Centre on Wednesday 17 June 2026, from 11am to 2pm, for a free creative taster day featuring activities designed to support mental wellbeing.
Read Recovery Pathways creative taster day at No. 93 Wellbeing Centre…
This week (8-14 June 2026) is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW), and this year's theme is ‘Attunement’.
Read Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2026…