News and reports

NHS prescription charges to increase by 3.2% from 1 April.

Industrial action by junior doctors and dentists working in hospitals is taking place for 72 hours from 7am on Monday March 12th to 7am on Thursday March 16th and will impact all hospitals across Greater Manchester and some GP services

Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care.

Macmillan Cancer Support are currently working on a project to spread the word on the issues facing people with cancer in the UK.

This Girl Can, Sport England’s flagship campaign to help women get active, is turning its attention to tackling the exercise ‘Enjoyment Gap’ – as it reveals 2.4 million fewer women than men enjoy sport and physical activity.

Community pharmacies play an integral part of primary care and are the most accessible health professionals to the public.

We all want to live our lives without worry and stress but the current tough times are putting a strain on us all.

In 2023, Care Quality Commission are conducting a major survey on mothers and other people’s experience of maternity care.

A little small talk and a simple question like “Hi, where can I get a coffee?” can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts and could help set them on the journey to recovery.

Are you worried about your gambling or the gambling of someone close to you?

Over the last 10 months the panel has been working hard to establish a position of influence so that decisions affecting older people in Greater Manchester are informed and, when necessary, challenged.

There are around 100,000 strokes in England, Scotland and Wales every year,with around 33,000 stroke related deaths each year, as well as being a leading cause of disability.