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The Stockport based charity the Together Trust has responded to calls, from the Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership, for art to brighten the walls of the new NHS Nightingale Hospital North West at Manchester’s G-Mex Centre.

Children and young people in the Together Trusts schools and care settings, who in many cases have learning disabilities, complex needs and autism have been busy creating art to brighten the new facility, built in response to the Covid-19 emergency.

The Together Trust’s Bridge College has extended its Supported Internship Programme and opened applications for places for the next intake in the autumn. The programme is open to 16 to 24 year olds with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) who are interested in getting into employment.    

Along with 78 organisations across the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) community we have signed a joint statement this morning about the need for human rights and equality in care during the #COVID19 crisis.

Mark Lee, Chief Executive, responds to a report by the Local Government Association on profit making and loss in independent children's homes.

The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) presented the Together Trust with a cheque for £2,688.28 recently, raised by the MEU during its two year charity partnership with the Together Trust, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. 

MEU, which is based on the Wythenshawe Hospital site in south Manchester, is one of the UK’s leading contract research organisations, possessing extensive pharmaceutical, scientific and clinical expertise.

Media Invite

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A MEDIA INVITE ONLY - THE EXHIBITION WILL BE OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC FROM 2 FEBRAUARY TO 24 MAY 2020.

Event: The opening of the new 150 Artists Exhibition at the Lowry Centre.

Date of event:   Thursday 30 January 2020.

Time:  Speeches will begin at 6.15pm after which there will be an opportunity to view the exhibit.   

Did you know that children in care are four times more likely to experience mental health issues than their peers?

As the leading disability charity in the North West, the Together Trust is passionate for providing support, care and a hopeful future to people with health needs and learning disabilities. We are also proud to support external projects, addressing a positive approach to individuals suffering from mental health issues and lacking the necessary aftercare support.

Bridge College, a specialist further education college in Openshaw in Manchester, welcomed the Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Rob Chilton, for a visit this week.

The visit was hosted by the Principal Lisa Duncalf and the Mayor was given a tour of the college, which meets the needs of students up to the age of 25 years with learning difficulties and disabilities, complex health needs, communication disorders and autism.