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Health News
This Social Prescribing Day, 9 March 2023, we are celebrating the individuals and organisations helping people live well in communities across the region.
Read more about Celebrating the individuals and organisations helping people live well in communities across the region
Case study
The Diabetes Social Prescribing Link Worker, or Network Social Prescriber as the role is known at Gorton & Levenshulme PCN, supports people with pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes and high BMI through working with people to find out what matters to them and what they want to achieve.
Read more about A new Social Prescribing Service is having a huge impact in Manchester
Stories
Addressing our workforce challenges is the biggest barrier to improving the way we provide health and care in our communities. It is vital that we get it right for our workforce so we can provide the best possible care for the people of Greater Manchester.
Read more about Launch of ambitious strategy to tackle workforce challenges
Health News
Philippa Johnson is returning to her North West roots and will be taking the helm at NHS Greater Manchester Stockport Locality as its new Deputy Place Lead.
Read more about New Health and Care Leader for Stockport
Health News
Since September 2019, over 9,000 Salford residents aged 55-74 with a history of smoking have attended a free NHS lung health check.
Read more about Salford Lung Health Checks
Health News
Rapid HIV testing within community venues, forms part of an ongoing programme of interventions available locally to promote regular testing and reduce the numbers of people diagnosed late with HIV.
Read more about Greater choice for HIV testing: A look back on National HIV Testing Week in Greater Manchester
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.
