Eating disorder hospital admissions on the rise across England and Greater Manchester
The latest NHS data shows a 16% increase in hospital admissions for eating disorders in England, over a two year period.
Revealed: Failure of almost 100 mental health patients over last three years by South West Yorkshire Trust
An FOI revealed over the last three years the South West Yorkshire Trust failed to check up on discharged mental health patients despite strict seven-day follow up procedures.
Seeds of Hope eating disorder group in Manchester offer free support for women
Earlier this month, Helen Bourne and Eleanor Shiers set up the Seeds of Hope support group in Withington for women recovering from eating disorders.
Interview: ‘A devastating and seismic result for Labour’ says Manchester success story Lucy Powell
Labour have faced a catastrophic result across the country, as even seats once considered safe have fallen one after the other to a bulldozing Conservative campaign – with the exception of Manchester Central veteran Lucy Powell.
Interview: On the campaign trail with… Labour’s Denton and Reddish candidate Andrew Gwynne
Denton and Reddish has traditionally been staunchly Labour, with Andrew Gwynne steering the ship since 2005. He has also served in the Shadow Cabinet under various guises: most recently, as Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. MM’s Anna Staufenberg caught up with him just ahead of the most important General Election in years…
‘I love the job, from potholes to reuniting families’: MM speak with Bury North Labour hopeful James Frith
James Frith is hoping to be re-elected as Labour MP for Bury North this general election yet the constituency remains a marginal seat, with Labour and Conservative both ranking at 43% in voting intention estimates.
‘Life or death election’: MM chat to David Wearing on foreign policy, climate change and Tory v Labour differences
With this general election campaign focusing on many things like Brexit, misleading information, the future of the NHS and even blocks of ice, but sadly omitting much talk of the UK’s role in international intervention, MM spoke to David Wearing, a leading researcher and writer on foreign policy and the Middle East.
74% rise in North West drug-related deaths in last decade prompts Tories into new addiction strategy
With just over a week to go until polling day, the Conservatives have pledged that they will launch a new strategy intended to tackle drug and gambling addiction.
‘She hasn’t bothered moving to the constituency’: MM chat to Tory candidate vying for Greater Manchester seat
Ever since its creation in 1983, Heywood and Middleton has had 36 years of uninterrupted Labour rule. In an interview with MM, we discussed all sorts of issues with the Conservative candidate Chris Clarkson on topics ranging from representation, Brexit, the police, unemployment and the future of the NHS.
‘Integral’ trees planted in Salford to help fight against climate change
City of Trees are dreaming of a green Christmas over the festive period and beyond after a mass planting event saw over 1,000 sown in one day & 5,000 saplings for Salford this winter.
My Big Mouth: Is it right to ‘McStrike’?
The average wage for an NHS nurse is £9 per hour, yet McDonald’s workers went on strike to demand £15 per hour earlier this week.