News and Events

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). 

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.

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.  

This week (8-14 June 2026) is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW), and this year's theme is ‘Attunement’.

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.

Carers Week 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.

The Recovery Pathways service, part of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), is pleased to announce the launch of its Arts for Good Health Summer 2026 programme.

Volunteers’ Week is the perfect opportunity to recognise the incredible contribution volunteers make to our Trust - and to the NHS and social care.

On Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 May 2026, students and staff from Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s (GMMH) Recovery Academy were invited to take part in a lived experience art exhibition alongside Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT).

We are thrilled to announce that our Capital, Estates and Facilities (CEF) Team has been shortlisted for Team of the Year at this year’s HEFMA Awards!

Following International Nurses Day, we held our first GMMH Nursing Awards on Monday 18 May 2026. The event provided an opportunity to recognise the outstanding contributions of nurses across our Trust and the impact they make on service users, families, colleagues and the wider community.

We are proud to share that two members of our catering team impressed the judges at a national cooking competition, earning a silver medal and an award for the best dish of the day.

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

A digital mental health tracking app which is changing care for people with psychosis has been recognised for its outstanding impact at The University of Manchester’s (UoM) Making a Difference Awards 2026. The app was built on over a decade of clinical trials at GMMH and other NHS Trusts.

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.

Working with our service users, people and partners we have made significant progress on our improvement journey and we remain committed to continuously improving our services to ensure we provide safe, high-quality patient care which contributes to improving lives in Greater Manchester.