Lord Saatchi relaunches campaign for cross party NHS commission

More than 70 years after it was established, the NHS is facing arguably the worst crisis in its history. The impact of the coronavirus,...

Sugary drinks tax may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in...

The introduction of the soft drinks industry levy – the ‘sugary drinks tax’ – in England was followed by a drop in the number...

“Go for your cervical screening test – it really could save your life”

Cancer survivor Hayley from Stockport is speaking out about having cervical cancer to raise awareness during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week which runs from 23...

Manchester study reveals impact of high GP turnover on service and health

new study by University of Manchester researchers has revealed the stark impact that high turnover of GPs has on patients’ health outcomes and the...

Major funding for Manchester will help find new cancer treatments

The search for new cancer treatments in Manchester is to receive a major funding investment of up to £3m, providing future hope for people...

Ambulance workers are striking in the region today

Ambulance services in the region are are renewing their call to the public only to call them in life-threatening emergencies. Members of Unite and Unison...

Former Health Secretary says we should pay for visits to GP and A &...

The former Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said that charging for GP appointments and A&E visits is “crucial” to the survival of the NHS. In...

500,000 missed out on blood pressure lowering drugs during pandemic

Nearly half a million people missed out on starting medication to lower their blood pressure during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research. The researchers say...

Trafford Council launches new cervical screening campaign

Health experts at Trafford Council, supported by Trafford Integrated Care Partnership, want to raise awareness of the importance of smear tests in preventing cervical...

‘Tories are failing the NHS’ says Oldham Labour Group

Latest figures for the Northern Care Alliance (NCA) which provides hospital services in Oldham show that 252 ambulances  waited more than 30 minutes to...