Record numbers waiting for hospital treatment in England

The number of people in England waiting to start routine hospital treatment has reached a new record high. 5.12 million people were waiting to start...

Mark Radcliffe loved sitting here and he still does

LEGENDARY broadcaster Mark Radcliffe has unveiedl an engraved park bench in his beloved Manchester – but one unlike any other. In a twist to...

Many women with painful gynaecological condition suffer in silence, new Manchester study into endometriosis...

Many women suffer from endometriosis in silence leaving them feeling vulnerable and isolated, according to new research. The new study into women’s experiences of coping with...

Greater Manchester’s Health leaders warn over this week’s Doctor’s strikes

Health leaders in Greater Manchester are urging members of the public to use NHS 111 Online for all non-emergency healthcare needs as the NHS...

Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University pioneer new methods to understand heart and circulatory disease

A new grant, awarded by NC3Rs and British Heart Foundation (BHF) to scientists at Manchester Metropolitan will develop a new way of studying the...

Majority of Vulnerable will be vaccinated by end of February says Government

The Government expects that "the majority" of vulnerable people will be vaccinated in January and February, as the UK prepares to start administering the...

Face coverings must be worn inside the Trafford Centre from Friday or no entry

As from Friday, anyone visiting intu Trafford Centre, whether that is to work or shop, must wear a face covering when entering and walking...

399 patients in Northern Care Alliance Trust died while on NHS waiting lists last...

399 people died in the Northern Care Alliance Trust (which provides hospital services in Oldham, Rochdale, Salford and Bury) last year while waiting for...

Stepping Hill Hospital celebrates its 1000th successful robotic prostate surgery patient

Stepping Hill Hospital’s surgical team celebrated a landmark as they performed their 1000th successful operation for prostate cancer patients using a hi-tech surgical robot. ...

“Manchester obesity levels on the rise, as it ranks 4th globally for highest number...

Recent analysis by online home rental company Spotahome has revealed Manchester ranks as the city with the 4th highest number of fast food outlets in the world. Spotahome...