Over 40% of women may be missing key postnatal check-ups
Each year, more than 350,000 women in the UK may be missing out on key health and wellbeing check-ups following the birth of a...
New report highlights scale of Greater Manchester’s Research and Innovation response during COVID-19
The scale and impact of Greater Manchester’s Research and Innovation response during the COVID-19 pandemic has been showcased in a new report.
The report, titled...
Light activity around the home every 30 minutes could benefit the health of older...
Replacing time sitting or lying down with frequent but short bouts of walking or household chores could benefit the health of older adults, research...
Coronavirus antibodies in 14% of England’s population
A study of 155,000 people has shown that around 14% of England’s population has evidence of antibodies against the coronavirus.
The Imperial College London-led REACT...
Government failing BAME communities and young women on vaccine take-up
A letter from House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee has criticised the Government for failing BAME communities and young women on vaccine take-up.
Committee...
New tests could see quarantine for Covid contacts scrapped
A new trial could lead to people contacted by test and trace no longer having to self isolate
Daily coronavirus tests will be given...
‘Exhausted’ North West ambulance staff to consider industrial action over excessive mileage
North West ambulance staff are to hold a consultative ballot over whether to proceed to an industrial action ballot about a new system that...
New figures reveal smoking in pregnancy rates at all-time low in Greater Manchester
New NHS data published shows the number of people smoking during pregnancy in Greater Manchester has dropped to the lowest on record.
Smoking at the...
Nearly 5.5 million people on hospital waiting lists
The latest NHS statistics show the number of people on waiting lists has reached a new high of 5.45 million - including 304,803 patients...
Hospital waiting lists still rising to record levels
The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has risen to a new record high.
5.6 million people were waiting to...