New report shows almost £30bn health cost of England’s most deprived communities
People in England’s most deprived neighbourhoods work longer hours than those in the rest of the country but live shorter lives with more years...
Alcohol-Related Hospital Admissions Drop by 73% in the North West
The North West has seen the second biggest fall in alcohol-related hospital admissions across the UK, according to a new study from Private Rehab...
Thousands of cancer patients in North West England simply ‘can’t afford life’ as the...
Macmillan Cancer Support is sounding the alarm that the cost-saving cuts people living with cancer are being forced to make is putting people’s health...
Research uncovers ‘digital poverty’ across North West’s rural communities with one in four struggling...
A new study by researchers at Lancaster University reveals 28% of the population in rural North West England are not confident completing key tasks...
MPs call for new Menopause Ambassador to keep women in the workplace
Employers' lack of support for menopausal symptoms is pushing 'highly skilled and experienced' women out of work, with knock-on effects on the gender pay...
New study links 300,000 deaths to Government Austerity
Recent evidence has shown people across the UK are dying younger as a result of austerity, with people living in the poorest areas hardest...
Study identifies link between poor broadband provision and ill health
Poor broadband provision is associated with people living with a number of health conditions and urgent care needs, a study published today (2 November...
A ‘universal childcare guarantee’ for children up to 11 would boost economy by extra...
A ‘universal childcare guarantee’ for children up to 11 would boost economy by extra £13 billion a year, a report out this morning finds
The...
Women being let down by “glacial” Government progress on menopause
The Government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on menopause and the workplace is a “missed opportunity to protect vast numbers of...
The true cost of loving: 19% of North West pet owners cutting back on...
Figures from leading vet charity PDSA, which provides vital care for pets during the cost of living crisis, have revealed that 32% of owners...