NEWS

Bright yellow orb spotted in Manchester: residents at a loss

Residents of Greater Manchester were shocked this morning to spot a glowing yellow/white disc hovering in the sky. Traffic came…

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Children and young people’s mental health service access and waiting times: July to September 2020

The latest report is for the period July to September 2020 and includes a breakdown of the figures by local area.
"Don't wait. Make 2021 the year you quit smoking". Dr Ruth Sharrock, respiratory consultant

After her own near-death experience, a Wigan mum joins NHS doctors in powerful campaign to inspire more people to make 2021 the year they quit smoking

Don’t wait to quit – that’s the message from NHS doctors and former smokers as a hard-hitting campaign launches across Greater Manchester.

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OPINION

Matthew Evison, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at WythMatthew Evison, Consultant in Respiratory Medicine at Wythenshawe Hospitalenshawe Hospital
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I think back to those moments of telling people they have lung cancer and the devastation this causes to them and those closest to them

Matthew Evison, consultant in respiratory medicine at Wythenshawe Hospital

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Shifting the odds on harmful gambling in Greater Manchester

Matthew Gaskell, clinical lead, NHS Northern Gambling Service

Kate Pike, Tobacco Control Lead for North West Trading Standards
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The criminals behind the illegal tobacco trade don’t care about your children, your community or you.

Kate Pike, Tobacco Control Lead for North West Trading Standards

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CASE STUDIES

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“Together, we are helping more people live happily and healthily in Trafford.” – How Link Workers are making a difference to people’s lives.

John McDonald, a social worker in Trafford, has taken the time to explain the important role Link Workers play.
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“I feel like I’ve been given a second chance at living.” – Janice Smith, 59, from Salford describes her Link Worker, Charlie, as a ‘star’.

Here, she explains what a difference having support has made to her life.
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“I have got my confidence back, so am now going out and socialising with friends” – How social prescribing made a difference for Akeela

When back pain forced Akeela Shaikh from Bolton to leave her job as a healthcare assistant she also struggled to look after her ill relatives. She was helped through depression with a social prescription for volunteering.

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