Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

22/08/2025

Two bespoke multi faith cabinets have been introduced at Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals (WHH) to strengthen the spiritual support available across both hospital sites.

Now located in the chapel and prayer rooms at Warrington Hospital and Halton Hospital, the solid oak units are designed to reflect and respect the wide range of beliefs represented within the hospital community. Each drawer is marked with a faith symbol and contains meaningful items such as holy texts, prayer cards and information about the relevant faith tradition.

David Lowery, Workshop Manager at Benchmark, said: “The people we work with put real time and thought into every detail, knowing their efforts will provide quiet comfort to those going through challenging times."

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Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

21/08/2025

We were honoured to have Mayor of Greater Manchester join us today, to officially reopen the Chapman Barker Unit, our inpatient drug and alcohol detox unit, following its recent refurbishment!

21/08/2025

Find a pharmacy open near you this . Pharmacies can recommend over the counter medicines and even provide prescription medicines for some common health problems (age restrictions apply) – with no need for a GP appointment. Go to the GM Integrated Care Partnership website and search ‘Bank Holiday Pharmacy’ or click the link below.

21/08/2025

We’re looking forward to Manchester Pride this weekend! 🏳️‍🌈

If you’re heading into the city centre for the parade, be sure to give a big wave and cheer to our amazing colleagues marching alongside fellow NHS staff. 👋

Don’t forget to tag us in your photos and share the love. ❤️

20/08/2025

REMINDER: Order your repeat prescriptions in good time before the summer bank holiday weekend (23-25 August) to ensure you don’t run out of medication during this time.💊

Read more about ordering repeat prescriptions 👉 www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/prescriptions/how-to-order-a-repeat-prescription/

18/08/2025

We're thrilled to share that North View has been shortlisted for the Net Zero Award at the prestigious 2025 HSJ Awards. 🎉

Run by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), North View is the first mental health hospital in the UK to operate entirely on electricity, setting a new national standard for low-carbon healthcare infrastructure.

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18/08/2025

Congratulations to the CardioActive research team for reaching their 100th participant. Read more about how GMMH is supporting the mental health of young people in cardiac rehabilitation here: https://buff.ly/IiRPTqP

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

15/08/2025

The 'ChUSE' research trial is a pioneering talking therapy designed for children and young people who hear voices, see visions and experience or feel presences that others don’t.

30 children (age 8 to 16) in Greater Manchester have now joined the 'ChUSE' trial (short for Children with Unusual Sensory Experiences) - halfway towards the goal of 60.

The talking therapy will be trialled in community child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) provided by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a major step forward in early intervention for children with distressing sensory experiences. The goal is to reduce distress and the likelihood of more serious mental health challenges in later life.

Dr Diana MacLeod (pictured), CAMHS clinical psychologist at Pennine Care NHS, said:

"The ChUSE trial is filling a critical gap in CAMHS. We often see young people who hear voices or have unusual experiences that don't meet the threshold for specialist services but still cause significant distress.

"The ChUSE intervention offers them targeted support – it’s such an important study that could make a lasting difference."

The trial is funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research. Check the comments for a link to more info about the study and how to get involved.

15/08/2025

As an NHS Veteran Aware accredited organisation, we are committed to improving healthcare outcomes for the Armed Forces community.

On VJ Day 80 we pause to reflect - and continue supporting today’s veterans beyond their service.

15/08/2025

🌿We’re thrilled to announce that the Green Health Walk at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Prestwich site has been shortlisted for two Biodiversity Challenge Awards 2025!

This beautiful nature walk includes: Heritage orchard, herb beds, natural sculptures, native woodland, habitat boxes for birds, bugs, bats…and more!

Designed with it’s a space for healing, learning, and connecting with nature. It’s a shining example of how green spaces can support mental health recovery, biodiversity, and climate action 💚

Link to read more in comments.

14/08/2025

People who attend Wigan A&E in a mental health crisis are now being seen faster, more safely, and in the best environment 💙

We're proud to share that a joint initiative between Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) has been shortlisted for two Nursing Times Awards 2025!

The project was developed collaboratively by nurses in diverse roles from both NHS trusts, demonstrating the power of partnership working, innovation, and nurse-led innovation.

Abigail Webster, Quality Matron at GMMH’s urgent care services in Wigan said:

“Being nominated for the Nursing Times award is an incredible honour. This journey started with one shared vision: to make sure that when someone attends the emergency department with a mental health need, they receive the right care, at the right time and through the right pathway.

“It has been a privilege to be a part of a project to improve patient experience. We have built faster response times, a smoother pathway between GMMH and WWL, and moved to a fully digital system that gives our clinicians quicker access to the information they need to make safe and timely decisions.

“This work has been a real team effort, bringing together colleagues from across services who share a passion for improving patient experience. It has been a true collaboration and commitment to all those involved.”

Check out the link in our bio, or head over to our website to read more!

14/08/2025

Update: Our 24/7 mental health helpline is now back up and running after the technical issues experienced today. Thank you for your patience as our telecoms team worked to fix this issue.

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our 24/7 mental health helpline (0800 953 0285). These issues have affected our operations this morning. We’re really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Rest assured we are doing everything we can.

To ensure uninterrupted support, please contact our mental health practitioners using the alternative numbers on our urgent mental health support webpage or CALL 111 (press 2 for mental health urgent help).

We anticipate resolving these technical issues as soon as possible. Please do bear with us as we work to resolve the issues. We greatly appreciate your support and patience. In the meantime, rest assured, our staff will address your needs promptly and efficiently.

Urgent mental health support 👇

The phone will be answered by a trained mental health professional who will be able to listen to your concerns and help you get the support you need. A mental health crisis is as severe as a physical health crisis, it’s important to get the help you need.