Children and Families

In response to positive feedback from previous events, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is pleased to announce that the next Trauma-Informed Care Special Interest Day (SID) will be held virtually on Friday 4 December 2026, from 9:30am to 1:00pm. The event is free to attend and open to anyone with an interest in trauma-informed care, including members of the public, people with lived experience, and those working across health, care, and community settings.

Join this free event in celebration of Age Without Limits Day!

Following on from successful performances at prestigious venues including Manchester (Royal Exchange Theatre), Oldham, Chester - You are invited to join Annette, Enid, Joan, Kinisha Yvonne (the cast) for this extra special performance. 

Learn the 28 must‑have essential oils every family should keep at home — from newborns to adults — and how to use them safely for everyday health and wellbeing.

🌿 What you’ll learn

Perfect for
Anyone wanting natural, everyday support for mood, sleep, immunity, hormonal balance, and family wellbeing.

“We Are Here Because the Windrush Generation Was There”

Manchester would not sound, taste or feel the same without the Windrush generation.

This Windrush Day, join Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) at Alexandra Park, for a free celebration of Caribbean culture, community and legacy.

From the music that raised us to the stories that shaped us, this is a day to honour the people whose strength and spirit helped shape generations across Greater Manchester.

Share and join an online webinar sharing information on financial support opportunities for families.

Content

• Benefit checker tool/calculator
• Citizens Advice support
• Access to energy grants
• Credit Union offers, including family and school uniform loans
• Cracking Good Food kitchen kit shop

This course is for professionals working with children, families or in safeguarding roles, as it enhances practitioners’ confidence and competence in recognising the signs and indicators of child sexual abuse and responding appropriately.

It offers structured guidance, evidence‑informed tools, and opportunities for reflective practice, supporting professionals to engage in sensitive conversations, examine assumptions and ensure that the child’s wellbeing remains central to all decision‑making.

Part 1: Supporting families in the SEND tribunals
A presentation by National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) caseworkers with a practical focus for those navigating the SEND tribunals, including an overview of the tribunals process and important rules and procedures.  It will also look at issues such as social barriers to the appeals process, gathering children’s views and getting parent’s perspectives for hearings.
Lorraine Friend Thomas, Lamina Lloyd, and Hannah Pinchin, National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS)

Join the Manchester Safeguarding Partnership Forum for an online session exploring key children’s safeguarding learning and practice.

The Manchester Safeguarding Partnership (MSP) Children’s Safeguarding Forum brings together professionals from across the partnership to share learning and strengthen multi-agency approaches to safeguarding children and families across Manchester.

Share and join an online webinar sharing information on financial support opportunities for families.

The webinar will explore:

• Benefit checker tool/calculator
• Citizens Advice support
• Access to energy grants
• Credit Union offers, including family and school uniform loans
• Cracking Good Food kitchen kit shop