Health and social care news
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9 February 2012
Another first for Manchester
Manchester's ageing population is set to benefit from better levels of service as organisations sign up to develop age-friendly workforces.
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7 July 2011
Manchester's Valuing Older People initiative receives national recognition
An influential national think tank, set up by Iain Duncan-Smith, has hailed Manchester’s Valuing Older People (VOP) initiative as an example of good practice.
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17 May 2011
Views sought on adult social care service proposals
Manchester residents are being asked for their views on the future provision of adult social care services in the city.
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30 June 2010
Manchester only city in the UK named in network of age-friendly cities
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that Manchester is the only city in the UK to be included in the first wave of its new age-friendly programme to be launched in New York on 30 June.
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30 June 2010
Manchester only city in the UK named in network of age-friendly cities
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that Manchester is the only city in the UK to be included in the first wave of its new age-friendly programme to be launched in New York on 30 June.
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11 June 2010
Manchester helps raise awareness of elder abuse
Manchester Safeguarding Adults Board is joining organisations across the world in raising awareness of elder abuse.
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20 August 2009
Find out more about fostering at Manchester Pride
People attending this year's Manchester Pride (Aug 29-31) who might be interested in fostering are being encouraged to visit Manchester's Fostering Service stand at Lifestyle Expo 2 to find out more.
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16 July 2009
Three-way fight to cut smoking death toll
The fight to cut deaths from smoking in Manchester will focus on three key areas in a new initiative by the City Council and the NHS.
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5 November 2008
Find out more about adopting during National Adoption Week
Next week, 10-16 Nov, is National Adoption Week and an information event is being held next Tuesday 11 November for anyone interested in finding out more about adopting a child.
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23 October 2008
Pilot project wins praise
A new approach to delivering social care, which Manchester City Council helped to pilot has won praise in an independent report.
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30 July 2008
Tower block to be transformed with £6.5 million
Manchester City Council has been awarded £6.54 million to transform an empty tower block into a state of the art supported housing complex, with a sky lounge and a rooftop jacuzzi.
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27 June 2008
City Council is a food champion
Manchester City Council has been given a prestigious award for its work improving diets within communities across the city.
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27 June 2008
Lid lifted on lunchbox nasties
Pupils and parents were given a crash course on hidden nasties found in some popular lunchbox foods by nutritionist Paula Godfrey, who visited St Aidan’s School, Northern Moor to share her expertise.
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18 June 2008
Carers week a huge success
Over 500 people attended a spectacular event at Manchester Town Hall for Carers.
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18 June 2008
Health angels of the north
When it comes to looking after their health, Moston and Harpurhey residents are being urged: “Go on, be an angel.”
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12 June 2008
Launch of new-look domestic abuse website
The Manchester Domestic Abuse Management Group is launching its new website at the Town Hall tomorrow.
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12 June 2008
£134,000 for Home Safety Packages
A new initiative by Manchester City Council worth £134,000 is helping vulnerable people, feel safer and more confident in their own homes.
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10 June 2008
Celebrating father figures
Statistics estimate that 40% of adults won't see their dads on Father's Day, but that certainly won't be the case at Rusholme's Sure Start Children's Centre this weekend.
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5 June 2008
Refugee Week Celebrated in Manchester
Literature, music and art from around the world will be celebrated across Manchester throughout June, as the city’s libraries host Refugee Week 2008.
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30 May 2008
Hospital’s job pledge welcomed
The University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, formerly Wythenshawe Hospital, has pledged to do even more to help local people access its jobs.
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28 March 2008
Ghyll Head centre could become a trust
Manchester City Council is exploring the possibility of turning its Ghyll Head outdoor education centre into a charitable trust to ensure its future.
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10 March 2008
Don't be a Cancer Chancer – Catch it early
Recognising the early signs of cancer and going to see your GP could save your life is the message of the 'Don't be a Cancer Chancer' campaign.
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28 February 2008
Manchester teenage pregnancy rates down
Office for National Statistics figures released this morning show that the number of conceptions to under-18 women in Manchester fell from 591 in 2005 to 537 in 2006, a reduction of nearly 10%.
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28 February 2008
Manchester signs up to disabled children's charter
Manchester City Council has signed up to the Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) Local Authority Charter ahead of a national conference in London on 12 March.
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22 February 2008
Minister presents 1st Dignity in Care Award in Manchester
Care Services Minister Ivan Lewis presents the first Dignity in Care award to Parkview Rest Home, Clayton, in recognition of the exceptional care provided by staff to the residents.
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11 February 2008
IP - The Future of Manchester’s Society
Manchester has set its sights on becoming the country’s lead city in Intergenerational Practice (IP) following a successful series of projects since its launch last June.
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11 February 2008
Social Care Minister congratulates Manchester Council on care
Ivan Lewis MP, Minister for Care Services visited Manchester on Friday February 1st to meet local residents who use Manchester's adult social care services.
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17 January 2008
City backs child workers protection campaign
Children need better legal protection to prevent them being killed or injured at work, according to a campaign being supported by Manchester City Council and TV soap opera stars.
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5 December 2007
Vigil highlights domestic abuse
People from across Manchester will gather in the city centre to take part in a candlelit vigil in memory of the many women who are killed each year due to domestic abuse.
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28 November 2007
World Aids Day
On Saturday, December 1st, Manchester City Council is commemorating World Aids Day by encouraging young people to change their lifestyle to protect themselves against HIV/AIDS.
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26 November 2007
Manchester's foster carers make a difference
Some of Manchester's foster carers got the chance to see the difference their work makes when they attended an awards ceremony for cared-for children at Manchester United's Old Trafford complex.
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6 November 2007
Manchester appeals for more carers and adopters
Manchester is throwing its weight behind the national appeal for carers and adopters during National Adoption Week (5-11 November.)
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5 November 2007
Man City score for looked-after children
Premiership side Manchester City have scored for looked-after young people across the city.
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1 November 2007
Appeal for short break carers
Manchester City Council is appealing for people to become short break foster carers for disabled children.
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19 October 2007
Manchester Pioneers Dignity in Care
Manchester City Council is leading the way in championing dignity in the care of adults in the city.
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4 October 2007
New ways to find new families
A groundbreaking new approach to finding families for children who need them is being supported by Manchester City Council.
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14 September 2007
Manchester's Joint Health Unit Shortlisted For HSJ Award
Manchester’s Joint Health Unit has been shortlisted for the 2007 Health Service Journal awards for their positive images of older people in the city. The Joint Health Unit will present their work to the judges of the 2007 Award on Friday 21st September.
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24 August 2007
Manchester City Council welcomes Government decision on local hospital services
Manchester City Council has welcomed the Government’s decision to accept recommendations affecting future hospital services in Manchester.
