Spring to Life: Connect, Create & Care.

Spring to Life: Connect, Create & Care.

Stretford Public HallStretford, England
Thursday, Mar 26 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm GMT
Overview

Featuring Creative Minds, Connected Care: GM Older Adults NMHT Collaboration Event Join us for a unique GM-wide workshop

Join us for a unique GM-wide workshop taking place simultaneously across all 10 Greater Manchester localities. Each locality will host its own in‑person session while contributing to a shared set of GM-wide aims. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the region through wider networking.


About the Workshop

This workshop brings together the Mental Health NMHT, VCFSE Mental Health partners, and Creative Health organisations to strengthen collaboration and shared practice. The focus of the day is improving older people’s mental health, wellbeing, independence, and connection to their communities.


What to Expect

The session will include:

  1. A shared GM-wide introduction
  2. Local case studies showcasing innovative practice
  3. A mock MDT-style discussion
  4. Collaborative development of practical proposals to:
    1. Reduce isolation
    2. Improve access to support
    3. Strengthen prevention
    4. Ensure older people are fully included in community and creative health opportunities

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for colleagues across sectors — including statutory services, VCFSE organisations, and creative health partners — as well as people with lived experience. Support will be available to ensure meaningful participation for all attendees.

Featuring Creative Minds, Connected Care: GM Older Adults NMHT Collaboration Event Join us for a unique GM-wide workshop

Join us for a unique GM-wide workshop taking place simultaneously across all 10 Greater Manchester localities. Each locality will host its own in‑person session while contributing to a shared set of GM-wide aims. Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the region through wider networking.


About the Workshop

This workshop brings together the Mental Health NMHT, VCFSE Mental Health partners, and Creative Health organisations to strengthen collaboration and shared practice. The focus of the day is improving older people’s mental health, wellbeing, independence, and connection to their communities.


What to Expect

The session will include:

  1. A shared GM-wide introduction
  2. Local case studies showcasing innovative practice
  3. A mock MDT-style discussion
  4. Collaborative development of practical proposals to:
    1. Reduce isolation
    2. Improve access to support
    3. Strengthen prevention
    4. Ensure older people are fully included in community and creative health opportunities

Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed for colleagues across sectors — including statutory services, VCFSE organisations, and creative health partners — as well as people with lived experience. Support will be available to ensure meaningful participation for all attendees.

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Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • In person
  • Doors at 9AM

Location

Stretford Public Hall

Chester Road

Stretford M32 0LG

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Tameside, Oldham, Glossop & Stockport Mind
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