Bury girl walks 5k a day to raise cash to help her poorly uncle
Robyn, a seven-year-old girl from Bury, has gone out of her way in lockdown to raise money for her uncle
‘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