Covid jabs for 16 and 17 year olds set to be announced today
16 and 17-year-olds are to receive the Covid jab after the Government’s scientific advisers have updated their advice
An announcement after the submission from the...
New Crisis Mental Health Hub Open at North Manchester General Hospital
A new mental health facility, based at North Manchester General Hospital’s Emergency Department, is welcoming patients who are in need of urgent mental health...
Smoking responsible for twice as many cancers in most deprived groups
Smoking is responsible for nearly twice as many cancer cases in lower income groups compared to higher income groups, according to new estimates by...
World-first trial tests cannabis-based drug on aggressive brain tumours
A major UK trial of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumour is to launch at 15 NHS hospitals,...
Lead radiographer appointed for The Christie at Macclesfield
A radiographer living in Altrincham has been appointed to run the radiotherapy service at The Christie at Macclesfield, which is currently being built.
James McGovern...
New study identifies factors associated with increased drinking during lockdown
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have published a new study which showed that increased drinking during the first COVID-19 lockdown was associated with...
Daily contact COVID-19 testing for students effective at controlling transmission in schools as isolation
A study by the University of Oxford has found that daily testing of secondary school students who were in contact with someone with COVID-19...
Care home sector hung out to dry as figures show Leigh care home as...
At least one in three Covid deaths in England were in care homes, according to new figures from the Care Quality Commission with a...
Biggest ever flu vaccine roll out planned for the winter
NHS providers will offer the flu vaccine to over 35 million people during the upcoming winter season, including all secondary school students up to...
More than 1 in 5 people are less likely to take part in cancer...
A Cardiff University-led UK-wide survey has found that more than 1 in 5 people are less likely to take part in cancer screening now...