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Craig Harris, Executive Nurse & Director for Manchester CCGs to talk at our AGM

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Clinical Commissioning Groups commission a large chunk of our mental health services, and with wide-ranging changes planned to Manchester we are please to welcome Craig Harris, Executive Nurse & Director, North, Central and South Manchester NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups, as the speaker for our AGM next week.

The AGM will take place next Wednesday, 11th May, from 6 - 8pm at Manchester Carers Centre, 12-18 Pollard Street, M4 7AN. For directions see below. No need to book - all are welcome. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Craig will talk to us about the current planned changes to mental health commissioning in Manchester, and about what motivates him to work in mental health.

After qualifying as a mental health nurse in 2000, Craig worked in clinical practice until 2005. Since leaving full time clinical practice he has served as Executive Nurse for South Manchester CCG and held a variety of Clinical Commissioning posts including Head of Mental Health Joint Commissioning.

Manchester Carers Centre is located in Vulcan Mill, Pollard Street, M4 7AN
For those travelling on public transport the carers centre is directly opposite the New Islington Metrolink stop (Droylsden line). There is free on-street parking outside the centre from 6pm.

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