News and Events

Neil Thwaite, our Chief Executive, has today announced his resignation from his role. He will continue as CEO for the next few months, serving out full notice whilst the Trust commences recruitment arrangements. 

Gareth Smith is starting his walk from Keswick to Wigan to raise awareness for mental health. By sharing his story, he wants to let other people, who may have a similar story, know that they too can achieve their goals.

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) has been exploring options for the future of the Manchester Wellbeing Fund and we are sorry to confirm that it will not be renewed.

Since 01 April 2022, over 700 GM people have been referred to receive Post-COVID mental health support.

Last month, our Mental Health Nursing Research Unit (MHNRU) hosted an online showcase. One of the topics under discussion was the barriers mental health nurses face getting involved in research.

Bryony Rowe, 30, will be competing in the Isle of White 52km Ultramarathon, the CrossFit Turf Games and the Outlaw full-distance triathlon, amongst other challenges, to encourage body positivity amongst women in sport, and to raise money for Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Charitable Funds.

On Sunday 23 April 2023, there will be a national test of the UK Emergency Alerts service.

The Recovery Academy is celebrating its 10^th birthday with the launch of the brand-new spring/summer term, including a range of new and exciting face to face courses and digital resources.

On the evening of Wednesday 29 March, we celebrated and rewarded our staff, volunteers, and bank workers from across GMMH for their hard work and dedication over the past year at the Lowry in Salford Quays.

Maria Nelligan, Chief Nurse and Quality Officer at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT), has been seconded to interim Executive Director of Clinical Transformation at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH).  

Compassion focused therapy (CFT) is a relatively new trans diagnostic therapy. It is aimed at people who experience high levels of shame and self-criticism – attributes which are thought to underlie a wide range of mental health conditions. 

GMMH are proud to be delivering gameChange Virtual Reality therapy through five mental health teams across the Trust.

Staff and partners of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) took part in a local litter pick around the site of the Trust’s new purpose-built mental health development.

Ambulance workers from the GMB and Unite Unions affecting North West Ambulance Service will be taking industrial action on Monday 6 February, with further strikes planned by staff from Unison union on Friday 10 February.