Supermarkets told to up their game to tackle UK’s obesity crisis
Supermarkets should play a much larger role in promoting healthy eating and tackling obesity says a report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on A...
Stockport’s new one stop shop arthritis ultrasound clinic leading the way for rheumatology
The Rheumatology department at Stockport NHS Foundation trust have introduced a pioneering new ultrasound clinic to improve the standard and quality of care for...
Research suggests statins could lower ovarian cancer risk
In the UK, ovarian cancer is the sixth most common cancer in females. A new study has found evidence to suggest that statins could...
Zooming in on breast cancer reveals how mutations shape the tumour landscape
An international team of scientists, brought together by a £20 million Grand Challenge award from Cancer Research UK, has developed intricate maps of breast...
Report highlights impact of poor indoor air quality on children’s health
There is growing evidence that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries, according to a...
Manchester academic calls for pregnancy law reform
An academic from The University of Manchester has called for reform to English pregnancy law, as part of her research into ‘artificial womb technology’...
New Mental Health Crisis Centre for Stockport Launches April
A new approach to mental health emergency provision is coming to Stockport this spring.
From 1st April 2020, a 'safe haven' for people who feel...
Pennine Acute Trust Hospitals are getting better say Care and Quality Inspectors
Pennine Acute Trust hospitals are now providing safer, more reliable higher standards of care than ever before as confirmed by the Care Quality Commission...
New research in the North West reveals fear of ‘awkward conversations’ means people are...
New figures released on Time to Talk Day (6 February) reveal the impact of the nation’s aversion to talking about mental health. Time to...
Pioneering home care service keeping hundreds out of hospital
A visionary new care service is ensuring hundreds of elderly and vulnerable residents receive care and support in their own homes rather than hospital...