New ultrasound scanner enhances maternity care at Stockport’s Stepping Hill hospital
A new scanner introduced at Stepping Hill Hospital’s maternity unit is now helping to enhance an expectant mothers’ / birthing parents’ journey throughout their...
Oldham children having teeth pulled out in hospital as NHS dentistry goes into crisis
Oldham children having teeth pulled out in hospital as NHS dentistry goes into crisis
New data has revealed that last year, 50 children under 11...
Over 600 patients waiting for ambulances in the North West
North West Ambulance Service is urging the public to think before dialling 999 after a combination of factors, including severe weather and hospital handover...
Manchester Researchers reveal worrying rise in antipsychotic prescriptions for children and young people
The proportion of children and adolescents prescribed antipsychotics in English general practice doubled from 0.06% to 0.11% between 2000 and 2019, find researchers at...
Stockport man uses art to help people’s mental health
At a time when people are becoming more aware of the need to look after their mental health, a support service in Stockport is...
British public back ban on selling junk foods at checkouts research reveals
A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely...
Football star opens new cardiac pacing suite providing enhanced heart care for patients
Heart care for patients is now being provided from an enhanced environment thanks to a new cardiac pacing suite opening at Stepping Hill Hospital.
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Manchester gets leading role in govt’s £10M mental health research investment
Research with the potential to change the lives of millions of people around the world living with mental health conditions has received a boost...
New NHS campaign to help spot early signs of life-threatening constipation in people with...
The NHS has today launched a major new national campaign to support people with a learning disability, healthcare professionals and carers to spot the...
Greater Manchester’s Health leaders warn over this week’s Doctor’s strikes
Health leaders in Greater Manchester are urging members of the public to use NHS 111 Online for all non-emergency healthcare needs as the NHS...