Author Archives: CHARM Greater Manchester

CHARM  organising meeting takes place tonight, Tuesday, 8th June at 6.30. The zoom link is below. We will reflect on the Public meeting that we held earlier this month and think about next steps. Look forward to seeing you there. Join Zoom Meeting https://shu.zoom.us/j/95345588697

A significant number of people with autism require in-patient psychiatric care. Although the requirement to adequately meet the needs of people with autism in these settings is enshrined in UK law and supported by national guidelines, little information is available on current practice. A recent research study has found that there is no systematic approachContinue reading “No systematic approach to supporting people with autism who are admitted to in-patient psychiatric units”

Source: Mad in America: http://madinamerica.com/2021/06/minimal-medication-alternatives-psychosis-needed/By Ayurdhi Dhar, PhD, June 2, 2021 Researchers question the long-term use of antipsychotics and suggest increased research and investment in psychosocial interventions. Mad in America In a new opinion piece in Psychosis, psychologist Ruth Cooper of the University of Greenwich and her colleagues make a case against the long-term useContinue reading “Minimal Medication Alternatives for Psychosis Needed”

Senior Coroner to make report to the Department of Health and Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership to prevent future deaths. At the time of Martin’s death, there was a failure to conduct a detailed risk assessment in the period while a bed was sought or to agree a joint plan to manage theContinue reading “‘Shortcomings in care’ by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust found as man died after absconding from hospital amid ‘deteriorating mental health’”

Simon Smith and Mary Patel talk about their experience of supporting family members in crisis in the community. These presentations were made at our public meeting on May 12th attended by over 50 people. We discussed why Mental Health Services in Manchester are being overwhelmed by the level of need and what we can doContinue reading “Family Perspectives: CHARM Public Meeting “The Crisis in Manchester’s Mental Health Services”

On the 12th May we held a public meeting attended by over 50 people to discuss why Mental Health Services in Manchester are being overwhelmed by the level of need. This video is a record of the proceedings. It’s time for us to get together and say what’s needed. As the crisis in community careContinue reading “Crisis in Manchesters Mental Health Services Public Meeting 12th May 2021”

Research Participants Wanted!! My name is Zafirah and I am a trainee clinical psychologist. I am currently looking for adult voice hearers from minority ethnic groups to participate in my doctoral research project. What is the research? This study aims to explore the experiences of voice hearers in the UK who identify as belonging toContinue reading “Exploring the experiences of voice hearers in the UK who identify as belonging to a minority ethnic group.”