Hospital admissions for self-harm almost double the national average

By manchesterusersnetwork on 29th November 2015   Breaking News..., CUTS TO THE NHS, Featured News, Lead Article, Manchester Central CCG, Manchester Mental Health & Social Care Trust, mental health trust, North Manchester CCG, South Manchester CCG, Suicide Capital  

People are almost twice as likely to be admitted to hospital due to self-harm in Greater Manchester.
New data analysed by the M.E.N. shows that the number of admissions was highest at Tameside Hospital and Wigan Royal Infirmary.
Experts say the figures mirror the region’s problem of self-harm and high suicide rate.