Pennine Care NHS

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NHS mental health, learning disability and autism services for people across Greater Manchester. Monitored Mon-Fri, 9-5, by comms

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Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· 16d

3 Knowsley Place is officially open!✂️🎀 It was great to welcome patients, carers and partners to see the new community hub for mental health and learning disability support. Around 240 staff work in the building following a joint investment of more than £2 million by Pennine Care and Bury Council.

A large group of people cutting a ribbon to officially open 3 Knowsley Place

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· 25d

The #PennineCarePeople Awards shortlist is in! Three overall finalists for each category will be announced in September, with winners announced at a special sponsorship-funded ceremony in November. You can see who made it at: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/awards2026 Good luck everyone 🤞

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Jul 15

Save the date: Our annual members’ meeting will be on Thursday 24 September 2026 It’s being held online (via Microsoft Teams), from 5.30 to 7.30pm, so you can join from home or wherever is convenient. Visit our website to register your place.

A graphic which says 'you're invited to our annual members' meeting'

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Jul 8

Abhi Kokilagadda, specialist physiotherapist in learning disabilities, was invited to a special reception at Number 10 Downing Street as part of this year’s NHS 78th birthday celebrations. There he met Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer, who wrote a special thank you message for our #PennineCarePeople

Abhi standing outside Number 10 Downing Street

Abhi with Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer, who is writing a message in a card

Anthony Hassall chief exec holding up the card alongside Abhi

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Jun 19

We’re proud to have been rated ‘Good’ by the @carequalitycomm.bsky.social Their assessment gave Pennine Care NHS an overall rating of good for our leadership, culture and governance. The rating follows an inspection in February 2026. Read the full report on our website.

Anthony Hassall and Claudette Elliott hold up a board which says 'proud to be rated Good by Care Quality Commission'. Pennine Care NHS HQ is in the background on a sunny day.

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Jun 15

Over 30,000 people in our local boroughs live with a learning disability. With the right support, people with a learning disability can thrive. We can all play a part in creating a more inclusive society. Look out for more advice, stories and support during #LearningDisabilityWeek

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Jun 10

The World Cup kicks off tomorrow ⚽🏆🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 We’re proud to have colleagues from 29 of the 48 countries competing 🇨🇿🇲🇽🇨🇦🇨🇭🇧🇷🇲🇦🇺🇸🇿🇦🇩🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇺🇦🇹🇹🇷🇨🇮🇸🇳🇪🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪🇬🇭🇵🇹🇸🇦🇨🇴🇫🇷🇨🇩🇮🇷🇮🇶🇳🇿🇪🇬 Patients on Arden ward have been getting creative, making this banner to get ready for a festival of football.

Two healthcare staff holding a handmade World Cup 26 banner

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Jun 8

“Caring for someone can be rewarding, but it can also be demanding and overwhelming at times. We focus on creating a supportive environment where carers and families feel valued, informed and empowered.” Denise & Samantha are carer support workers. Check out our website for support #CarersWeek

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Jun 1

Not long to get your nominations in 🗳️ The deadline is Friday 5 June to share who you think should win a Pennine Care People Award, including the community choice and eight other categories for colleagues. Visit our website or drop us a message for more info

Pennine Care People Awards 2026, 1 week to go

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Jun 1

Cheers to our volunteers 🙌 Vincent is 93 years young and a volunteer befriender on Saffron ward, based at The Meadows in Offerton. He loves to find out people’s history and encourages reminiscence, which he feels is good for people. Thank you Vincent and to all our volunteers #VolunteersWeek

Vincent smiling and wearing a yellow shirt with white pants, standing next to Gary, an occupational therapist wearing white scrubs

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· May 19

Oldham parent infant mental health services welcomed Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, to see first-hand the impact of our work with babies and families. The team provide a range of support to help parents build a secure attachment with their baby.

Debbie Abrahams MP holding a parent infant mental health poster, standing alongside NHS colleagues

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· May 11

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, what action do you take to improve your mental health and the mental health of others? We'll be sharing lots of practical advice, recovery stories and ideas of actions other people take throughout the week on our Facebook and Instagram @penninecarenhs

A pink graphic for Mental Health Awareness Week from May 11-17, 2026. It encourages sharing how to support good mental health for yourself and others. Illustrations include a bicycle, two coffee cups, and decorative leaves.

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· May 1

The dogtor will see you now 🐶 This lovey cocker spaniel Stevie is our newest Pets As Therapy volunteer, bringing joy to our Stockport mental health wards along with dog-dad Mo. If you have pet with a friendly temperament, they can register through Pets As Therapy to volunteer & make a difference.

Two healthcare staff with a cocker spaniel called Stevie

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Apr 27

The #PennineCarePeople Awards 2026 are open for nominations. We have nine categories, including community choice - chance to thank and celebrate a person or service who went above and beyond for you, a friend or family member. Head to our website for full details and to nominate. Deadline 5 June.

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Apr 23

Congrats to our colleagues who are North West champions in two categories at the 1st NHS Excellence Awards. The ‘let’s talk boobs’ breast health project won improving health outcomes award. 'Care closer, care smarter’ won the delivering value award with NHS GM & Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS

An NHS Excellence Awards 2026 graphic, which says 'meet our regional champions'

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Apr 10

Become a governor and shape local NHS mental health, learning disability and autism services. If you're interested, put yourself forward by 30 April to represent Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop, or the rest of England. Full details on our website.

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Apr 9

Our teams celebrate many cultural and religious events, creating spaces for belonging, reflection and shared understanding. Taking time to connect with one another and learn about different cultures and traditions can have a positive impact on our mental health.

A person in traditional attire standing indoors beside a table laden with various dishes and snacks. The tablecloth has "Mubarak" written on it, and the setting appears to be by a door with windows revealing a garden outside.

Three healthcare professionals wearing scrubs, standing behind a table with lots of Hungarian-themed items on including flags, Rubik's cubes, books and pictures

Three healthcare professionals wearing scrubs and a healthcare chaplain. All are standing together in a hospital setting, smiling and holding documents.

A group of four people standing in a hallway, three wearing rabbit ear headbands and the fourth in an Easter Bunny costume holding a small basket. The hallway walls are adorned with various posters.

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Apr 7

Resident doctors will be striking from Tues 7 April until 7am Mon 13 April. Please attend your appointment as normal, unless you hear from us. Call 111 NHS Mental Health any time if you need urgent mental health advice. More info is also on our website.

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Apr 3

Happy Easter! We hope you have a fun and restful long weekend. Special thanks to our NHS colleagues and everyone working and caring for others over the Bank Holiday. This page isn't monitored in evenings, weekends or on Bank Holidays. There are lots of helpful contact details on our website.

This image is an Easter greeting from NHS Pennine Care. It features yellow daffodils on the left and three crosses on a hill against a sunrise on the right. The text reads: "Happy Easter. Special thanks to colleagues working over the Bank Holiday."

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Mar 30

From today, neighbourhood mental health service is the new name for ‘living well’ services across Greater Manchester. For example, Stockport living well service is now Stockport neighbourhood mental health service. You can read more about the service and name change on our website.

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Mar 23

We’ve published a shared digital and data strategy for Pennine Care and Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS It sets out a five-year ambition to make mental health and learning disability care more connected and seamless for patients across Greater Manchester. More info on our website.

Alistair and Monique, chief information officers for GMMH and Pennine Care NHS, standing in front of a TV screen

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Mar 19

Eid Mubarak and Happy Ugadi to our communities celebrating from today. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the holy Islamic month of Ramadan. Ugadi (Yugadi) and also Gudi Padwa are festivals celebrating the Hindu New Year. Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful time with loved ones.

A festive illustration with the text "Eid Mubarak" on a night sky background, featuring stars, a crescent moon, and hanging lanterns. A golden mosque with domes and minarets is shown on the right, with decorative, floral patterns in the corners.

A festive design featuring a decorative circular border with leaves and a pattern of red, yellow, and green colors. Inside the circle, "Happy Ugadi" is written in bold white letters on a dark green background. Below, there's a traditional pot with a spoon and a raw mango. White flowers accent the design.

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Mar 16

Have you seen the new tulip trail in Ashton? 🌷 There are nine new sculptures to find, including this one near our HQ. It's a good excuse to get some steps, enjoy some art, and celebrate creativity. Which one is your favourite?

A decorated tulip sculpture in front of a white building

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Mar 11

Congratulations to Ikechukwu Onyenaobia, one of our student nursing associates, on being shortlisted in this year's National Student Nursing Times Awards. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 16 April. Good luck, Ike!

A smiling photo of Ike, wearing a NHS lanyard

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Mar 10

Ey up! Fancy joining Pennine Care Charity to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge? We're excited to have another team taking on the peaks again on Sunday 17 May. The 24-mile route includes the peaks of Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough within 12 hours. Drop us a message if interested.

A large group of people wearing Pennine Care Charity t-shirts and walking gear, at the peak of a hill with a stone marker

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Mar 6

Taylor Ward in Tameside has welcomed volunteer Jan to lead a weekly trumpet choir session for patients. It gives patients the chance to focus on something positive, creative and fun. Even a short session lifts mood, reduces anxiety and helps people feel more connected during their recovery.

Three healthcare staff and a volunteer standing on hospital ward, holding red plastic trumpets

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Mar 5

Our Oldham parent infant mental health service has been celebrating #WorldBookDay by sharing the benefits of reading to your baby - building warmth, security and shared joy. They're also asking, what's your favourite book? Follow Parent Infant Mental Health Services, Pennine Care NHS on Facebook

Five NHS colleagues holding up copies of their favourite children's books

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Mar 4

We've launched a new Respect campaign to promote a culture of kindness, safety and mutual respect across our services. This sets out clear expectations for patients, service users and visitors about how our staff - and everyone who uses our services - should be treated. Read more on our website.

A picture of a nursing assistant in front of a colourful mural. Text at the side says 'We're here to care, not be harmed'.

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Feb 26

We’ve become the first mental health trust in the country to offer appointment notifications directly through the NHS App, helping you to easily manage your appointments. The pilot in Bury has already sent more than 7,000 appointment notifications - 44% through the NHS App.

Seven NHS colleagues in front of a 'three big ambitions' sign

Pennine Care NHS@penninecarenhs· Feb 24

"The most important thing to remember is that you're not expected to be an expert on eating disorders, but there to support in kind, loving and compassionate way." Danielle from our community eating disorders service has shared this advice on supporting someone with an eating disorder.