What’s happening
Browse all the latest news, events, stories and blogs by theme below, sort by borough for your local news, or use the keyword search to find what you’re looking for.
Announcement
A new British Sign Language (BSL) page has launched on While You Wait to enable members of the deaf community to access information in an accessible format.
Read more about New resources for members of the deaf community waiting for planned hospital care
Roadshow
A new NHS mobile ‘clinic in a van’ is coming to Middleton and Rochdale so staff can talk to men about their risk of prostate cancer. The ThisVanCan roadshow is aimed at black men aged over 45 who are more at risk of developing prostate cancer than other men. 1 in 4 black men will develop prostate cancer.
Read more about Check your cancer risk – NHS mobile van comes to Middleton and Rochdale
Roadshow
AN NHS 'clinic in a van’ is rolling into Bolton so staff can talk to men about their risk of prostate cancer.
Read more about Check your prostate cancer risk with ThisVanCan
Health News
An innovative six-month pilot has launched at the Royal Oldham Hospital (ROH) for children and young people living with asthma and related conditions
Read more about Pilot launched in Oldham to support children with asthma and tackle health inequalities
Announcement
Health and care heroes were celebrated as the winners of the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards 2023 were announced.
Read more about Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards – winners announced
Health News
The shingles vaccination programme is changing from September.
Read more about Changes to the shingles vaccination announced as NHS GM urges those eligible to come forward
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.
