Department of Health & Social Care3 days agoCity region to appoint first health commissioner The commissioner will report to both the Health Secretary and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.3 days ago18 Mar 2026'You can't put a price on your life - get the meningitis jab'Sophia Speirs nearly died from Meningitis B after falling ill while studying at university in 202318 Mar 202611 Mar 2026City's life expectancy lower than regional averageThe area's average life expectancy is 77.8 years for men and 81.9 years for women, says report.11 Mar 202618 Feb 2026Stop dithering on Brazilian butt lift crackdown, say MPsA committee of MPs warns tighter restrictions on high-risk cosmetic procedures are needed immediately.18 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Health grant of £1.8m misused by councilSome Barking and Dagenham Council departments misspent funding intended for health programmes.16 Feb 202612 Feb 2026'His loss is massive': Inquests show spread of deadly synthetic drugsA BBC investigation shows how nitazene deaths have risen and the illegal drug market is changing.12 Feb 202611 Feb 2026'My husband's in crisis and cannot see a GP'A man is unable to get a face-to-face appointment with a GP despite an ongoing mental health crisis.11 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Mayor feels 'fobbed off' over new hospital plansBen Houchen say he has contacted the health secretary 15 times about replacing North Tees Hospital.5 Feb 20264 Feb 2026'Black men overlooked in prostate cancer testing'Guy Griffiths was diagnosed after he requested a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test from his GP.4 Feb 2026...
