The Manchester Strategy runs from 2004 to 2010. It is developed in response to the National Service Framework for Mental Health, Standard One, jointly with the Manchester Mental Health Joint Commissioning Team.

Action plans for each of the thematic areas 2006-8, Please Click Below.

Manchester Mental Health Promotion Strategy	Updated: 02/07	160KB
Action Plans 2006-08	Updated: 02/07	72KB

Promoting the Physical Health of People with Mental Health Problems

People with mental health problems often have poor physical health. This service is developing a programme of work, in alliance with a number of other services, to address this problem.

The Manchester Supporting Health Programme
Manchester Supporting Health Programme is a new partnership between Manchester Public Health Development Service and Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust to improve the physical health of people with severe mental health problems. It is one of Manchester’s Choosing Health initiatives. This is a report on progress in developing the Programme in the first four months.

Manchester Supporting Health Programme	Updated: 23/08/07	72KB
Progress Report - April 2008	Updated: 29/05/08	92KB

Please click here for a link to the Department of Health guidance on establishing local programmes.

The Manchester Strategy for Improving the Health of People with Mental Health Problems
This strategy is currently being circulated for comment. For further discussion contact Shamin Malik.

The Strategy

Updated: 02/07

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Piloting Ways to Help People with Mental Health Problems Get More Physical Activity
Here are two reports on pilot schemes in Manchester, one at a hospital ward and one with people using a Community Mental Health Team.

Report on Physical Activity in Mental Health Unit	Updated: 02/07	248KB
Evaluation Report for Clients of CMHT	Updated: 02/07	260KB

Promoting the mental health of young men (15-35) in Manchester.

An evaluation report and summary of three national pilot projects including Manchester.

Click here to view the Calma Training Pack.

Young Men & Mental Health Report	Updated: 18/09/06	352KB
Reaching Out Leaflet	Updated: 18/09/06	440KB

Views of South Asian Women on Mental Health

Mental Health: perceptions and understandings from a south Asian perspective. A report from focus group discussions carried out in North Manchester.

North Manchester Mental Health Focus Group Report

Updated: 23/08/07

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Mental Health Information Needs of Black and Ethnic Communities in Central Manchester

This 2002 research report by Rohina Ghafoor continues to inform work in Manchester to develop improved mental health information.

Mental Health Information Needs of Black and Ethnic Communities in Central Manchester Report

Updated: 04/06

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Health Matters Project. Mental Health and Bibliotherapy

A brief report into joint working with Manchester Libraries and Information Service. This work aims to develop public libraries as a first point of information about mental health. Key features are developing library stock and computer links, and providing training for library staff. Booklists used for enhancing library stock are attached.

Health Matters Project	Updated: 04/06	20KB
No Fears, No Tears Mental Health Bibliotherapy	Updated: 04/06	36KB

Report On “Eat Yourself Happy” World Mental Health Day Funded Events

A brief report on Manchester events in 2005.

"Eat Yourself Happy" Report

Updated: 04/06

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Older Minds Matter

Report of the 2006 World Mental Health Day campaign and resource for older people experiencing depression.

Older Minds Matter Evaluation Report	Updated: 04/07	64KB
Older Minds Matter Booklet	Updated: 04/07	2.2MB

Express Yourself

Coming soon evaluation report from World Mental Health Day 2007 campaign