Package for Val campaign launches in libraries to fight city-wide period poverty on International Women’s Day
A campaign to tackle period poverty has launched across Manchester on International Women’s Day (8 March).
Health and wellbeing news
Living Wage Week: Manchester makes strides in journey to become a Living Wage City
The number of employers paying the real Living Wage has increased by more than half a year on from Manchester receiving the initial Living Wage City accreditation.
Kenworthy Woods in south Manchester declared a Local Nature Reserve
Kenworthy Woods in south Manchester has been declared a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) following approval at Manchester City Council's Executive Committee today ( Wednesday 14 December).
Winter health, wellbeing and cost of living help booklets available citywide for residents
An easy-to-use booklet that contains Covid and flu vaccination details, set within essential information to help with heating, food, bills, computer and mobile phone support has been launched today.
Pioneering hub in Gorton welcomes community as doors open for the first time
The first group of organisations will begin serving local people next week (Tuesday 15 November) as the new community, integrated health and learning hub is completed.
Greater Manchester creates Monster Mayhem to show the double danger from Covid and Flu
Move comes as 50s and over are now able to book in for their vaccinations across the region
Looking for a new career with real purpose and meaning - Manchester is hosting a recruitment and hiring event for care sector jobs
Job seekers looking for a career change or a new challenge in the care sector will have the chance to meet care sector employers at Manchester’s Adult Social Care Recruitment event next week.
Greater Manchester launches plans for a smoke-free city-region
Paul Dennett, Chair of Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Board and Deputy Mayor for Greater Manchester, announced the city-region has joined the Partnership for Healthy Cities – a prestigious global network committed to saving lives by preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, and chronic lung disease.
Manchester’s State of the City Report 2021
The annual report provides an in-depth analysis on Manchester’s progress in line with the ambitions set out in the Our Manchester Strategy.
Manchester's plan to tackle obesity - Healthy Weight Strategy
Tackling obesity will be at the centre of a new public health campaign in Manchester led by Manchester City Council.
Carers Pathway launched to mark National Carers Rights Day
The way in which carers can access information, help and support has been brought together under the umbrella of Manchester Carers Pathway.
The help and support that is available to Manchester people as lockdown returns
England gone back into full national lockdown today (00:01 Thursday 5 November) and a range of support is available to Manchester people who need help.
Council praises first class preparations for safe students return
Manchester City Council has praised the extensive plans which have been put in place to manage the safe return of students to the city in the context of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Stay safe message as more businesses plan to reopen this weekend
The Council is urging people to remain vigilant against Covid-19 as more businesses in the hospitality industry plan to reopen this week.