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:
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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.
