Region to benefit from cash boost to improve housing support for drug and alcohol...
Manchester and Wigan are among 28 local authorities across England whi will receive funds to help people in drug and alcohol treatment
Up to £53...
Refurbishment of The Christie’s radiotherapy centre in Oldham has reached a major milestone
A refurbishment of The Christie’s radiotherapy centre in Oldham has reached a major milestone with the arrival of a final new life-saving linear accelerator.
A...
Wigan hospital declares critical incident due to immense pressure on its services
Wigan’s Royal Albert Edward Infirmary has declared a critical incident this evening due to immense pressure on its services
In a statement Wrightington , Wigan...
Ultra-processed foods may be linked to increased risk of cancer
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods may be linked to an increased risk of developing and dying from cancer, a study suggests.
Researchers from Imperial’s School...
Government to publish a new blueprint today to help recover urgent and emergency care...
The NHS and the government will publish a new blueprint today to help recover urgent and emergency care services, reduce waiting times, and improve...
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...