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Event/Meetings

Lions Barber Collective at Manchester Piccadilly

Passengers and commuters at Manchester Piccadilly railway station were greeted with a smile and the offer of a free haircut today (Monday, October 24).

Health News

The Targeted Lung Health Check campaign run by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care (Tameside), Tameside Council and Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) was praised as ‘highly commended’ in the shortlist for the Outstanding Care Award, in the first ever Greater Manchester (GM) Cancer Awards organised by Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance on 18 October.

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.

Announcement

A cartoon image of 5 women of different ethnicities and cultures on a dark teal background

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.

Events

Pipeeh Miyalu is in a red and black checked shirt. She has a finger and thumb resting under her chin and she is looking into the camera. The background is a pattern or red crescents on a cream background all coming to a centre point behind Pipeeh's head.

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.

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.

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.