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Speak Their Name Quilt on Summer Tour
Published: 22 July 2026
At the end of July, the Greater Manchester Speak Their Name Memorial Quilt will join other regional memorial quilts as they embark on their Summer 2026 tour.
Read MoreThe Grief Opera – Liverpool performance
Published: 28 April 2026
Members of the Greater Manchester Sing Their Name Choir will be taking part in the Grief Opera taking place on Saturday 9th May in Liverpool
Read MoreSpeak Their Name Quilts Exhibition at House of Commons
Published: 4 November 2025
Greater Manchester Speak Their Name Suicide Memorial Quilt is displayed at the House of Commons.
Read MorePublished: 31 October 2025
Alfie’s Squad (Bolton Hub) officially opened October 2025, offering weekly peer support groups for children and young people aged 6–17 years across Greater Manchester.
Read MoreNew 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 MoreFind out more about our campaign to prevent suicide and download resources to raise awareness and help to save lives.
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