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New GM Suicide Prevention Strategy
Published: 1 October 2025
NHS Greater Manchester unveils its updated Greater Manchester Suicide Prevention Strategy.
Read MoreLaunch of self harm in older people resources
Published: 26 September 2025
NHS GM working with the Mature Minds Matter lived experience group, have produced two booklets to support older adults who may self harm and the loved ones and professionals caring for them.
Read MorePublished: 10 September 2025
This World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September), football managers across England are showing a united front and lending their voice to Greater Manchester’s groundbreaking suicide prevention campaign.
Read MoreGreater Manchester’s Month of Hope 2025
Published: 26 August 2025
Greater Manchester Month of Hope 2025
Read MoreGreater Manchester Bereavement Service pop up coffee morning
Published: 30 July 2025
The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be holding a coffee morning 1st August 2025.
Read MoreTaxi/private hire suicide prevention initiative
Published: 23 May 2025
NHS Greater Manchester, with support from the National Private Hire & Taxi Association (NPHTA), has reached out to thousands of taxi and private hire drivers, encouraging them to complete suicide prevention training.
Read MoreGreater Manchester Bereavement Service – Dying Matters Awareness Week Coffee Morning
Published: 16 April 2025
Greater Manchester Bereavement Service will be holding a coffee morning to mark Dying Matters Awareness Week
Read MoreEarly Years guidance when supporting suicide bereaved children
Published: 14 April 2025
Early Years practitioner guidance has been developed to support suicide bereaved children
Read MoreThe Sing Their Name Choir: Podcast
Published: 25 March 2025
A heartwarming podcast involving the Sing Their Name Choir has been captured.
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