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Say It With...ceramics exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery

Come and visit Say It With... at Manchester Art Gallery this summer, an exhibition of ceramic tiles featuring poetry and images of flowers. The artworks were created by people attending a special arts and wellbeing course. This course is part of the latest partnership venture between Start Manchester and Manchester Art Gallery. Read the full story here...

 


'Held' goes on show again

Another chance to see this body of beautiful and thought-provoking work, first shown at Manchester Art Gallery. Read the full story here...


Getting creativity into the week

How home study is helping Start service users to understand connections between creativity and wellbeing. Read the full story here


Calendar by Start for Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust

Read about the campaign to convert to Foundation Trust status for Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust, and find out how you can get your hands on a contemporary art calendar, made by Start, as part of that campaign. Read full story here...


Arts in the Recovery of Mental Health

National Director for Mental Health in England, Professor Louis Appleby opens 'Arts in the Recovery of Mental Health' Seminar on 11th June
"I am a big fan of Start in Manchester and the tremendous work they do," he said. Read the full story here...


Inspiring Student Placement

Inspiring, stimulating environment for an Occupation Therapy student placement.
By Alyson Roberts. O T Student, Salford University Read the full story here...


10 Reasons to be Proud

Start Manchester has been selected as one of 10 case studies of best practice and innovation across the NHS. A new publication cites Start's gallery/partnership work as improving the patient's experience of mental health services. Read full story here...


Articles Published in Professional Journals

Start has had a range of journal articles published. Read more on our Publications page...


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