Category: Health News
Health News
More people are feeling the benefit of nature-based activities in Greater Manchester, thanks to national funding to develop green social prescribing across the region.
Read more about Nurturing mental and physical health through nature
Event/Meetings
Passengers and commuters at Manchester Piccadilly railway station were greeted with a smile and the offer of a free haircut today (Monday, October 24).
Read more about Free haircuts help Greater Manchester residents and commuters to open up about suicide
Health News
The Targeted Lung Health Check campaign run by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care (Tameside), Tameside Council and Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) was praised as ‘highly commended’ in the shortlist for the Outstanding Care Award, in the first ever Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Awards organised by Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance on 18 October.
Read more about Lung health check campaign shortlisted for Greater Manchester Cancer Awards
Healthy Living
The winners of this year’s celebrating remarkable and inspirational stars, teams and leaders (CRISTAL) Care Awards were announced at ceremony held at Dukinfield Town Hall on Friday 14 October.
Read more about The best of Tameside’s care professionals acknowledged at CRISTAL Care Awards
Healthy Living
A FIRST time mum has shared her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 28 to encourage others to check their breasts regularly, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Read more about Breastfeeding detected early warning signs of cancer
Health News
A new academic paper published today shows life expectancy in Greater Manchester rose faster than in comparable areas between 2016 and 2019 when the city-region took control of its health and care spending in a ‘devolution deal’ with Government.
Read more about Health devolution shows improved life expectancy across Greater Manchester
