What’s happening
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Health News
Over 200, 000 tests have been done locally since 2021 as part of a national NHS England initiative to routinely test people, on an opt-out basis, within areas where the prevalence of HIV is highest. National opt-out testing is set to be expanded.
Read more about Over 200,000 HIV tests delivered in Manchester and Salford emergency departments as part of routine, blood testing
Health Advice
Campaign to raise awareness of the needs of bereaved children and young people in the UK
Read more about How NHS Greater Manchester is supporting children affected by suicide
Health News
Colleagues working in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale (HMR) Local Care Organisation have been crowned winners in the prestigious Health Service Journal awards in the category Integrated Care Initiative of the Year.
Read more about Award win for organisation improving health outcomes for local residents
Health News
New hard-hitting quit smoking campaign aims to help create a smokefree city region.
Read more about Quit smoking campaign asks ‘What Will You Miss’?
Health News
NHS Greater Manchester is launching an ambitious five-year plan to improve access to primary care services.
Read more about Prescription for change: Greater Manchester sets out its vision to improve access to GPs, dentists, optometrists and pharmacists
Health News
NHS Greater Manchester has been named as one of four areas that will receive funding. The funding from Department of Health and Social Care’s Adult Social Care Technology Funds is for work to help reduce the risk of falls.
Read more about Greater Manchester awarded national grant for falls prevention
NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care holds a public board meeting every month to keep everyone up to date with its plans. All are welcome, including those who need support to attend. Other public meetings, like the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Board, and events can be found here too.
