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Local singer songwriter helps Start

Locally based singer songwriter Tracey Browne launches a song on iTunes that is inspired by a loved one's battle with depression - profits will be donated to Start. Read more here


Start2- the Start service online -coming soon!

Behind the scenes we're working away to bring the exciting Start online service to you.
We launch soon, and you can now watch a 2 minute movie about Start2 by going to www.start2.co.uk. You can also register for news of the upcoming launch and download a creative wellbeing exercise! Read the full story here


Start2- a website bringing art and wellbeing to all

Thanks to a commission from Professor Louis Appleby, the Department of Health have asked Start to build a website that brings our unique creative wellbeing packages within reach of the general public. Read the full story here


Unspoken – launch of brand new wellbeing trail leaflet

Saturday 21st May 2011 sees the launch of Start's new wellbeing trail leaflet and interactive displays at Manchester Art Gallery. Produced in partnership with the gallery, these resources look at the use of body language in paintings. They are the result of a 15 week course on photography and body language, run at the gallery by Start and gallery staff for members of the public and people from Start. Read the full story here


‘Health Rocks’

'Health Rocks' - Launch of well being leaflet and display of beautiful hand made books on display in a showcase in the Fossils and Minerals Gallery at The Manchester Museum. Read more 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


10 Reasons to be Proud

In 2008 Start Manchester was selected as one of 10 case studies of best practice and innovation across the NHS. A 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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