1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

    Advice and Information -

    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  3. Homeless People's Services

    Advice and Information -

    A guide to accessing health services if you are homeless in Manchester

  4. If you are concerned about dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Living with dementia at any time brings everyday challenges for the person and those around them.

  5. Mental Health Support

    Advice and Information -

    Mental health, emotional wellbeing and resilience is all about how we cope with what life throws at us. It concerns the way we feel about ourselves, conduct relationships, handle stress or deal with loss.

  6. Mental Health Services

    Advice and Information -

    Know where to go to get the advice you need about mental health services in Manchester.

  7. Lost in Crisis

    Report -

    This report displays our research into the access to mental health services for homeless people in Manchester. It includes the result of outreach done with homeless people and an analysis of the current NHS provision.

  8. Three Sites Review

    Report -

    Using a walkthrough, this report provides a comparison between the three A&E departments in Manchester for people with urgent mental health needs.

  9. Enter and View: 136 Suite

    Report -

    We recently conducted an Enter and View visit to the 136 Suite at North Manchester General Hospital, a specialist mental health service run by the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust (GMMH).

  10. Your NHS: Frequently Asked Questions

    Advice and Information -

    We have updated our healthcare service guide, to reflect some recent changes. Please read on for more information.

  11. Experiences of CAMHS in Manchester

    Report -

    We are delighted to be releasing a new report looking into the experiences of people who have accessed Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Manchester

  12. Transition out of CAMHS - moving into adult services

    Report -

    The transition from Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) into Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS) can be a challenging process for many young people - read our latest report to find out more

  13. 'Prompt and Professional' - a report into McCartney House

    Report -

    We conducted a 'mystery shopper' exercise after members of the public informed us of communication issues at McCartney House. We found their response to be 'prompt and professional'.

  14. Small changes, Big difference

    Report -

    Our report, 'Small changes, Big difference', looks into the experiences of people living in supported accommodation who access mental health and floating support services.

  15. GMMH response to our report 'Small changes, Big difference'

    News -

    Neil Thwaite, Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust (GMMH), has responded to our report 'Small changes, Big difference'.

  16. 'Bridging the Gap' - A qualitative analysis of Mental Health Support Services for students in Manchester

    Report -

    Healthwatch Manchester have spent time over the last four months talking with members of Manchester's student population about their experience and understanding of Mental Health Support Services available to them in the city.

  17. COVID-19: When and how to wear masks

    Advice and Information -

    The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently issued updated guidance for the use of masks for the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  18. Access to Pharmacies during COVID-19 - A statement from our colleagues at Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee (GM LPC)

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    A statement from our colleagues at Greater Manchester Local Pharmaceutical Committee (GM LPC) regarding the challenges posed by COVID-19.

  19. Keeping you informed about coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Providing you with the latest information about COVID-19. Please note: this is an evolving issue and advice is changing regularly. We will endeavour to update our website to correspond with the updated guidance.

  20. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  21. How to look after your wellbeing during the coronavirus pandemic

    Advice and Information -

    Everyone is under a lot of stress right now and you might be finding that social distancing and isolation measures are making difficult to feel safe and well.

  22. COVID-19: Three Communities

    Report -

    This report presents the findings from our survey of three Manchester communities for whom English is a second language: the Chinese, Deaf and South Asian communities, and their experiences of accessing safety information about COVID-19

  23. How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19

    News -

    Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

  24. Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  25. Coping with COVID

    Blog -

    My first go at a blog & I hope you find it useful to read about my experiences of COVID infection. It's also a call to action as I want to hear about yours, especially around your experience of NHS Track & Trace support.
    Neil Walbran, Chief Officer

  26. Rapid COVID-19 testing in Manchester

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    Rapid COVID-19 testing is available in Manchester for people without symptoms and who cannot work from home

  27. COVID-19 Vaccine Passport

    News -

    The UK government have updated their advice on how people can demonstrate their vaccination status.

  28. COVID-19 Three Communities - What's changed?

    Report -

    This report presents the findings from our new survey of three Manchester communities for whom English is a second language: the Chinese, Deaf and South Asian communities, and their experiences of accessing safety information about COVID-19

  29. COVID-19 Three Communities: What's changed?

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    Our new report shines a light on the need for better COVID-19 safety information for people for whom English is a second language.