GMMH Senior managers face police homicide investigation over the death of Nevaeh Owen
The police are investigating the death as a possible homicide case, focusing on the actions of senior managers and staff. The family had repeatedly requested a transfer from the ward due to safety concerns and Nevaeh’s repeated use of ligatures. Police are investigating the death of a teenager at a Greater Manchester mental health unit. […]
Events, Resources & Happenings – July 2025
Balmy Army: a Contact takeover Join a cabaret-style sharing of work by madchester’s semi-notorious Balmy Army – featuring protest, poetry, song and more. Dates: Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th July, 7pm More information and tickets (pay what you can): https://contactmcr.com/events/balmy-army-a-contact-takeover HeartTouch Online Course – Embodied Mindfulness for Well-being & Vitality Dates: Monday evenings 7.15-8.45pm London […]
Events and Happenings – June 2025
Supporting Carers: Your Rights, Wellbeing and Future Manchester Lived Experience reps are hosting a webinar during carers week, focusing on supporting carers, which is relevant to any carers and professionals. . The webinar is on Weds 11th June, 7pm to 8.30pm (please see flyer attached) The Trieste Mental Health Ecology: beyond ‘models’ The Mental Health […]
CHARM continues to support the GMMH Manchester Early Intervention Teams Industrial Action
18th December CHARM continues to support the industrial action by GMMH staff from the Early Intervention Teams. Our support has been very much appreciated by the workers and our continuing conversatio0ns on the picket line and the attendance of the Team at out CHARM meetings has led to a close working relationship with frontline workers […]
Update: Chair of Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust will not resign after comparing upset service users & family members to “vengeful crows”
We have received a reply from GMMH regarding our open letter and other complaints received about Tony Warne’s blog post. The reply from the CEO, Karen Howell is published below. As you will see Karen expresses her disappointment that such a complaint was even made. It does not appear that any independent investigation was carried […]
