Stockport NHS research team calling for COVID-19 experience survey volunteers

The research and innovation team at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are calling for local people to take part in an international survey looking at...

Manchester aims for everyone eligible for their Covid booster to get one by the...

The drive to administer booster jabs of the Covid-19 vaccine is well under way in Manchester. As winter approaches residents in the city are...

Plastercast sculptures give Gremlins greetings this Christmas

Stepping Hill Hospital’s outpatient reception is giving out Gremlins greetings this Christmas thanks to an amazing sculpture made out of casting and splinting materials. ...

Tameside initiative has helped over 6,000 people improve their mental health

An innovative partnership team has helped over 6,000 people improve their mental health, so they can live well and reach their full potential. The Tameside...

Covid-19 vaccine rollout worsened existing health inequalities, find Manchester researchers

The wide inequalities in Covid-19 vaccine uptake between people from ethnic minority groups and White British people are far greater than for the pre-pandemic...

Ambulance pressures taking a significant toll on staff, says union

Increasing pressures on ambulance services are leaving workers “overwhelmed” and struggling to shake off work stress when they finally finish their shifts, according to...

GP surgeries to provide specialist mental health support

Thousands of new mental health experts will be on hand to support people in their local GP practice amid record demand for services, the...
Paul Dennett announced the city-region has joined the Partnership for Healthy Cities a global network committed to saving lives

Greater Manchester launches plans for a smoke-free city region

Today, Paul Dennett, Chair of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Board and Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester, announced the city-region has joined the Partnership...

NWAS prepares to “go back to basics” with fresh strategy

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust has published its new strategy, setting out how it wants to improve responses to patients, the work lives...

Government must restore doctor-patient relationship to the heart of general practice, say MPs

MPs have accused the government and NHS leaders of failing to heed the evidence on the importance of continuity of care, hastening the decline...