Conference 2026
March 25th, 2026
The Trauma Responsive Greater Manchester (TRGM) Conference 2026, which brought together professionals from health, education, public services, VCSE, research, and community sectors to reflect on seven years of trauma-responsive work in the region.
Key themes included:
- The journey to becoming ACE-aware and trauma-responsive,
- the importance of language and lived experience,
- cross-sector collaboration, and whole-system transformation.
Achievements highlighted are workforce development, policy integration, community engagement, and evidence-based evaluation, with case studies from various sectors.
The conference launched the GM Trauma Responsive Framework, featured keynote presentations, community voices, education panels, and research sessions, and emphasized trauma-informed design, resilience, and supportive environments.
Practical guidance for professionals, innovative community initiatives, and culturally sensitive mental health support were also covered. The overall focus is on sustaining a person-centered, trauma-responsive approach through ongoing collaboration, investment, and evaluation to improve outcomes across Greater Manchester.
Presentation Slides:
List of services
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TRGM Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special or a unique service that you offer.List Item 1
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Prof. Mark Bellis Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special or a unique service that you offer.List Item 2
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Julia Pennington Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special or a unique service that you offer.List Item 3
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Colin Hughes Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special or a unique service that you offer.List Item 4
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Jenni Smith Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Kerry Tottington Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Ellie McCoy Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Dr Alice Tawell Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Dr Rich Summers & Dr Denise Duprai Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Prof. Naomi Sharples Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Dr. Paul Wallis & Gareth Nixon Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Christopher Egan & Sol Connor Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
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Parvin Emampour Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer.
