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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
Announcement
Health and care employers in Greater Manchester are celebrating World Menopause Day on 18 October 2022 with the launch of free access to menopause resource for anyone working in health and care in the city-region.
Read more about Greater Manchester secures menopause resource for its health and care workforce
Events
An award-winning photographer is sharing the stories of Salford’s black, Asian and minority ethnic groups through an exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
Read more about Still I Rise exhibition celebrates Black History Month in Salford
Extra evening and Saturday Appointments at GP Practices are launching in Stockport. Appointments will now be available on weekdays from 6.30pm – 8pm, and Saturdays from 9am – 5pm. GP practices will be working together on a rota basis with other local practices in their local area, known as Primary Care Networks (PCNs), to offer the extra appointments.
Read more about Extra evening and Saturday Appointments at GP Practices in Stockport
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
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.
