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A partnership between Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and the North-west Ambulance Service (NWAS), aimed at improving care for people experiencing a mental health crisis, has been hailed a success.

Atherleigh Park hospital, part of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), has been transformed, to add extra beds for patients with severe mental health problems in Wigan, and to create a more therapeutic environment for recovery.

A Research Unit, dedicated to researching inequalities in mental and physical healthcare, and to improving health outcomes for under-served populations, has been launched in Greater Manchester.

A national study, delivered by nine NHS Trusts, including Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) in Manchester, has found that automated virtual reality (VR) technology can successfully help people recover from mental health problems.

A clinical trial has been launched to study a new kind of talking therapy for students who struggle with suicidal thoughts and feelings.

The new term will run from April to September 2022; and will feature a range of brand-new courses.

buzz Manchester Health & Wellbeing Service’s Neighbourhood Health Workers are here for Manchester residents, whether you live in Moss Side, Harpurhey, Longsight or any other Manchester neighbourhoods.

So far, six interns have been placed into roles within GMMH's Facilities department ; and one has been offered a permanent position.

When the North Mersey Community Mental Health Team decided to transform their outdoor space, they never dreamt of the impact it would have – or that the journey would be supported, documented and broadcast to millions by BBC Two’s Your Garden Made Perfect expert team

"The staff at Moorside helped me so much and I just wanted to give something back to them, and the patients too.”