Piccadilly Pulse: Manchester says ignorance is bliss after launch of genetic cancer test
A controversial personal DNA test that can tell people whether they are at risk of cancer and other diseases is now available in the UK.
‘Patients before profit’: Greater Manchester MPs back bill to ‘save NHS’
Oldham MP, Debbie Abrahams, leant her support after Clive Efford announced the private member’s bill last Friday to re-establish the legal duty to provide national health services in England.
Last-minute op cancellation spike in Manchester ‘proof we can’t trust Tories with NHS’
A Labour MP has blasted the government after figures revealed there has been a 45% increase in the amount of Manchester patients having operations cancelled at the last minute.
Manchester’s smokers among worst in country for LYING about quitting… and it costs EVERY taxpayer £62 a year
Manchester’s ‘ex-smokers’ are the worst in the country for LYING about their success at ditching cigs, according to a new report – while every Mancunian forks out £62 every year to pay for their hospital fees.
Rochdale’s unpaid carers need to stand up and be counted, urges care leader
NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale Clinical Commissioning Group launch campaign to ensure thousands of unpaid carers in the area are accounted for
Piccadilly pulse: Should we pay for healthcare to meet the shortfall in NHS funding?
Manchester objects to paying for healthcare despite a predicted shortfall in NHS funding
Open wide? One in seven prefer divorce over trips to the dentist in Manchester
Mancunians are fighting tooth and nail to avoid a trip to the dentist, so much so that one in seven people in the North West would rather face a divorce according to a recent survey.
Bolton healthcare company joins battle against Ebola with hygiene drive
Vernacare, founded 50 years ago, has been chosen as part of the UK Governments emergency response
High court rejects ex-HR boss’ £200K bullying claim against The Christie
The high profile personal injury claim lodged by a former Associate Director of HR against The Christie has been dismissed by a Liverpool High Court today.
Manchester gets slice of €24million green grant to develop ‘smart city’ Corridor
Manchester will take a chunk of €24million grant to help reduce carbon emissions and boost the city’s economy.
Button batteries can KILL children, Manchester doctor warns parents
Small lithium batteries, used for powering toys, key fobs, birthday cards etc, can easily get stuck in the throat or gullet, causing serious damage in as little as two hours