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Health Advice
Pioneering scientific study on minimising air pollution from woodburning stoves and open fires to launch in 2023 - but there are steps people can take now to reduce risks
Read more about Health leaders urge Greater Manchester residents to follow advice on minimising air pollution from woodburning stoves and open fires this winter
Health Advice
Bronchiolitis is a common viral infection in Greater Manchester and across the UK. It affects 1 in 3 children under two. It is most widespread during winter (November to March), and it is possible to get it more than once.
Read more about Bronchiolitis advice
Health News
This week, Monday 14th November–Sunday 20th November 2022, is national Self Care Week. The annual awareness week gives us the opportunity to focus on ways in which we can all make small changes and take steps which will improve our physical and mental wellbeing.
Read more about NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care pledges support for Self Care Week
Health Advice
Dr Murugesan Raja, Clinical Lead for Respiratory Medicine in Manchester has shared a blog post for World COPD Day – Wednesday 16 November 2022
Read more about World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Day
Health News
On World Diabetes Day, Derek Schofield shares his experience of taking part in the NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme. With support from the NHS, he’s shed the weight and relies on less medication to manage his condition.
Read more about The NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme helps local resident put his Type 2 Diabetes into remission
Health News
Hundreds of volunteers from across Manchester will be invited to return to mobile clinics over the coming weeks for their second appointment as part of the NHS-Galleri trial.
Read more about Manchester volunteers return to help NHS trial new cancer screening test
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.
