Anger as ‘invaluable’ mental health centre run by volunteers closes in Stockport

By manchesterusersnetwork on 6th January 2016   Breaking News..., Combat Stress, CUTS TO THE NHS, HEALTH, Lead Article, Manchester Central CCG, Mental Health, MUN and TUC, NHS Cuts, North Manchester CCG, NSUN, Schizophrenia, South Manchester CCG, UK Parliament, Welfare rights  

A Pennine Care spokesman said it has not provided any service from the centre and that it has to save £8m annually for five years.

The Sir Joseph Whitworth Centre shut on New Year’s Eve as funding cannot be found Protest against the closure of The Sir Joseph Whitworth community centre The battle to save the Sir Joseph Whitworth Centre appears lost as it shut for good on New Year’s Eve. A huge campaign – including a 2,500-signature petition – […]