Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) welcomed the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, for the official re-opening of theChapman Barker Unit (CBU), its specialist adult inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification service.
The event marked the formal opening of the unit in Prestwich following major refurbishment with the Mayor meeting staff, volunteers and service users to celebrate the transformation.
The Chapman Barker Unit provides holistic physical and mental health support for individuals with complex needs related to substance misuse. The recent refurbishment has significantly enhanced the safety, comfort and therapeutic quality of the care environment.
The Mayor praised the unit’s transformation, saying: “The Chapman Barker Unit is a vital part of Greater Manchester’s commitment to compassionate, forward-thinking mental health and addiction services. The service is at the cutting edge of 21 century healthcare, and I celebrate what they are achieving to provide holistic physical and mental health support for people with complex needs.
“It’s inspiring to see how the space in the unit has been reimagined to better support recovery and dignity for every individual who walks through their doors.
“We are looking forward to working with GMMH using our live well approach to helping Greater Manchester residents who have experienced trauma recover, so that they can live happy and healthy lives.”
