Manchester Scientists make major step towards Alzheimer’s treatment

A breakthrough in our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease has revealed changes to blood vessels in the brain, potentially presenting a path for developing new...

Three fifths of UK Medical Certificates of Stillbirth have major errors, study finds

The accuracy of reporting the causes of stillbirth has been called into question, following an analysis of 1,120 Medical Certificates of Stillbirth (MCS) from...

Heart surgery backlog requires urgent action

Urgent action is needed to clear the backlog of people with a common heart condition waiting for life-saving treatment, according to new research. The team,...

NHS launches lifesaving sickle cell campaign

NHS England has launched a brand new campaign to boost public awareness of the genetic disorder which affects thousands across the UK. The campaign, dubbed...

Over 150 people receive support from new post-covid service

More than 150 people living with complex physical, emotional and cognitive problems following covid have received support from a new post-covid support service in...

NHS lands breakthrough in global battle against superbugs

The NHS is set to roll out two ‘superbug’ busting drugs through a world-first, pioneering subscription deal that will help tackle antimicrobial resistance, the...

Researchers help map the challenge of type 2 diabetes in Greater Manchester

A new report is aiming to reduce the impact of type 2 diabetes in Greater Manchester by helping communities understand their unique set of...

High street pharmacies spot cancers in new NHS early diagnosis drive

Staff in high street pharmacies will be funded to spot signs of cancer as part of a new drive to catch tumours early when...

New report exposes real number of A&E waits, as over 1,000 patients faced a...

A new report by The Royal College of Emergency Medicine ‘Tip of the Iceberg: 12-Hour Stays in the Emergency Department’ reveals that on average...

A new leader responsible for the integration of health and care in Salford has...

A new leader responsible for the integration of health and care in Salford has been appointed. Known as a ‘place-based lead for health and...