New research highlights 40% of over 50s don’t report hearing loss
A study has found that nearly 40% of those who recognised they had hearing loss did not inform a doctor or nurse. However, this...
FREE Health MOT appointments now available for over 40s at 47 Boots stores in...
Boots has launched a brand new and free Health Checkup for the over 40's.
The service is now available to book at over 1,000 Boots stores in...
Salt in sliced bread exceeds that in McDonalds French fries says campaigners
NEW research by Action on Salt, has found popular packaged sliced bread sold in UK supermarkets contain unnecessary amounts of salt , with some breads...
Urgent action needed to ensure opportunities of new health care restructure are realised, warn...
A committee of MP's are calling for the Government and NHS England to address key concerns if an opportunity to deliver real change is...
I.T issue affecting surgeries across Greater Manchester this morning
There are reports this morning of a major IT issue affecting some GP surgeries systems and phone lines across Greater Manchester.
Where disruption is...
Enhanced endoscopy with new suite opens at Stepping Hill Hospital
Endoscopy services at Stepping Hill Hospital have been improved with new and enhanced facilities on the hospital site.
The hospital’s state-of-the-art new endoscopy unit...
Greater Manchester Mental health pilot helping people leave and stay out of hospital is...
A pilot mental health community rehabilitation service, launched by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) in June 2022, is successfully supporting mental...
AI helps Manchester scientists to understand congenital heart defects
Scientists at The University of Manchester are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help unravel the secrets of gene mutations that can lead to babies...
Smokers encouraged to quit for good this Ramadan
Ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership is calling on smokers to stop smoking for good.
As Muslims observe...
Analysis suggests North South divide when it comes to healthy lungs
People in places such as Liverpool, Blackpool and Manchester are more likely to be admitted to hospital in an emergency and die from their...