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‘I thought I was going to die’: Stroke survivor highlights dangers of contraceptive pill

In April 2015, 27-year-old Hanna McGrath, who was 23 at the time, was working as a nurse on the Acute Spinal Cord Injury in Sheffield when she lost use of her left hand and arm after taking the Rigevidon pill.

World Stroke Day 2016: How Manchester is leading the way in treating the UK’s fourth largest killer

Coronation Street’s longstanding resident Ken Barlow would find himself in very good hands following a recent transformation in stroke care across Greater Manchester.

‘Safeguard your sight’: Vision van brings free eye tests to Piccadilly Gardens

Optical health in Manchester is amongst the lowest in the country according to new statistics – but Vision Express is hoping to rectify that by offering free eye tests from their ‘Vision Van’ in the city centre.

Terminally-ill Stockport painter proves there’s ‘life after a stroke’ with inspiring art, despite being paralysed

Keith Gresty, 68, has been creating masterpieces using water colours and tapestry since suffering a massive stroke that paralysed him on the right side of his body.

Carer health crisis: Salford council chiefs issue warning over 100-hour plus weeks for ‘overworked’ staff

Around 23,000 people in Salford identify themselves as carers, saving local public services an estimated £437 million every year

‘A decent and kind MP’: Labour leader Ed Miliband among well-wishers after Paul Goggins suffers stroke

Wythenshawe and Sale East MP suffered a stroke

‘Offensive’ Baroness Thatcher forum comments land Oldham councillor in hot water – forcing quick apology

Tony Larkin forced to apologise after posts

‘Good match with humans’: Manchester scientists unveil key to preventing strokes… virtual sheep hearts

Complex organ reconstruction will treat heart conditions.

Piccadilly Pulse: Can you spot the difference between a blind man’s cane and a samurai sword?

A shocking 14% admit they may struggle to tell the two apart.

Manchester celebrity fashion guru Richard Creme showcases artwork at MMU, five years after suffering stroke

A manchester celebrity fashion advisor is returning to Manchester’s art scene, five years after suffering a stroke.

Manchester pub expected to reopen following bus crash

Manchester pub The Bull’s Head remains closed after a bus crashed into the corner of the building during Friday’s lunchtime traffic

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