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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...


Sound stuff

As part of Start's forthcoming exhibition with Mancester Art Gallery, students will have the chance to work with the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) to create soundtracks that will accompany their artworks. A musician and a sound artist will be working with Start students to create unique expressive sound pieces that will add an extra dimension to the exhibition. Read full story here...


Possibly The Best Occupational Therapy Job Ever?

An Occupational Therapist's perspective on Start

Occupational Therapist Juliette Angus writes for the online journal Mental Health Communicator about her perspective on how the clinical disciplines of her profession compliment the creative approaches at Start. Read the full article here...


Researching the Researchers

Start commissioned to create art around Mental Health research

The Research & Development Department of Manchester Mental Health and Social Care Trust commissioned Start service users (students) to create art works reflecting their impressions about research in mental healthcare; the work is to be displayed on the R & D website. Read more here...


Start's Latest Newsletter

Start mc's latest newsletter is available now. Download a copy here...


New Articles Published in Professional Journals

Start has featured in several publications in recent months. Read more on our Publications page...


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