Greater Manchester care homes struggle with rising costs and lack of staff
Care homes in Manchester are facing an almost imposible rise in bill prices and insurance as well as staff shortfalls.
The Trafford charity helping people with learning disabilities make the most of life, lockdown or no lockdown
This small, local charity has demonstrated creativity, resilience and a whole lot of dedication to caring for the wellbeing of
Manchester MPs praise vaccine rollout but questions remain
The UK’s vaccination programme has been a cause for celebration in nearly a year of bleakness and mourning. Monday 15th
Two Manchester care homes slammed by inspectors for inadequate care
Healthcare inspectors criticised two Manchester care homes and placed them under special measures last month. The Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Award from Queen gives ‘bolt of extra passion’ to volunteer group in Manchester
An ‘overjoyed’ group of volunteers in Manchester have received a prestigious award from the Queen for their outstanding services to the community.
‘Failings in many areas’: Patients ‘not protected from avoidable risk’ at unsafe Wythenshawe care home
A residential care home in Wythenshawe has been slammed for being unsafe and potentially dangerous by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
‘Hospitals are dangerously full of old people’: Leigh MP Andy Burnham slams Jeremy Hunt over strained NHS care
The Shadow Health Secretary warned that cuts to services and a ‘collapse’ in social care have left hospitals struggling to function effectively.
Manchester’s elderly warned as figures reveal one in three over-65s have serious fall EVERY year
It is currently Age UK’s National Falls Awareness Week and the charity is providing information which aims to help those at risk reduce the chance of taking a tumble