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‘Don’t ignore your invite’: NHS urges women to come forward for cervical screening test

2024-08-20T16:48:48+00:00

Women and people with a cervix (neck of the womb) are being encouraged to attend their cervical screening appointments when invited by the NHS. Cervical screening (also  known as a  smear test) checks the health of the cervix and looks for  a certain high risk types of human papillomavirus (HPV) which can cause cervical cancer. If that type of high risk HPV is found, it can be treated before it turns into cancer. The test is very important for preventing cancer and is offered to women and people with a cervix aged between 25 and 64. [...]

‘Don’t ignore your invite’: NHS urges women to come forward for cervical screening test2024-08-20T16:48:48+00:00

Lung MOTs come to Whitefield, Unsworth and Besses from mid September

2024-08-15T10:18:22+00:00

Smokers and former smokers aged 55-74 years based at doctors’ surgeries in parts of Whitefield, Unsworth and Besses will be invited for a lung health check this summer. The quick, free checks can help find lung cancer at an early stage – before you might have any symptoms - when it is much more treatable and help save lives. Most visitors to the lung health checks will get reassurance that everything is OK or be referred to get help to stop smoking. The Lung Health Checks are coming to Whitefield from mid-September The checks [...]

Lung MOTs come to Whitefield, Unsworth and Besses from mid September2024-08-15T10:18:22+00:00

ALLIANCE SHORTLISTED FOR FOUR PROJECTS IN THE PRESTIGIOUS 2024 HSJ AWARDS

2024-08-12T12:59:46+00:00

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for four prestigious awards at this year’s HSJ Awards 2024 – setting the standard for all healthcare excellence. The Alliance has been shortlisted for the following categories: Modernising Diagnostics Award, NHS Race Equality Award, Provider Collaboration Award Driving Efficiency through Technology Award. The awards recognise outstanding contributions to healthcare. Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance has been shortlisted for a number of prestigious awards 1350+ entries have been received for this year’s Awards, with 234 projects and individuals reaching the final shortlist. The [...]

ALLIANCE SHORTLISTED FOR FOUR PROJECTS IN THE PRESTIGIOUS 2024 HSJ AWARDS2024-08-12T12:59:46+00:00

Alliance partners with iPLATO to promote Lung Health Checks

2024-08-07T16:20:48+00:00

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance has today announced a new partnership with iPLATO, a Huma Company, which aims to help re-engage patients across Wigan and Salford in the Targeted Lung Health Check programme, focusing on early detection and awareness of lung cancer. The Targeted Lung Health Check programme aims to reduce the lung cancer mortality rates by ensuring early diagnosis and treatment. Using iPLATO’s Population Health service, the programme will look to improve uptake amongst the eligible population. The myGP app will target local eligible people through notifications and informational tiles to encourage participation The [...]

Alliance partners with iPLATO to promote Lung Health Checks2024-08-07T16:20:48+00:00

Lung MOTs come to Tesco Gorton, Manchester from-August 2024 onwards

2024-07-29T18:17:05+00:00

Smokers and former smokers aged 55-74 years based at doctors’ surgeries in central Manchester will be invited for a lung health check from August 2024 onwards.. The quick, free checks can help find lung cancer at an early stage – before you might have any symptoms - when it is much more treatable and help save lives. Most visitors to the lung health checks will get reassurance that everything is OK or be referred to get help to stop smoking. The checks are currently in the process of being rolled out across Greater Manchester. Checks [...]

Lung MOTs come to Tesco Gorton, Manchester from-August 2024 onwards2024-07-29T18:17:05+00:00

NHS partners with Asda to put crucial cancer awareness messaging on toothpaste and mouthwash

2024-07-26T16:40:16+00:00

The NHS and Asda in Greater Manchester are teaming up to provide vital advice on millions of toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles encouraging people to contact their GP or dentist if they notice any potential symptoms of mouth cancer. From this month, Asda's own brand of oral hygiene products will now feature NHS advice in over 500 Asda stores across the country and online. The guidance will be clearly displayed on the packaging, along with a link to more detailed information about mouth and throat cancer on the NHS website. The aim of the partnership [...]

NHS partners with Asda to put crucial cancer awareness messaging on toothpaste and mouthwash2024-07-26T16:40:16+00:00

Thousands of people in Greater Manchester thanked for taking part in the world’s largest trial of a cancer screening blood test

2024-07-17T08:29:06+00:00

As hundreds of thousands of NHS-Galleri trial blood test appointments across England come to a close, a leader from the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is thanking the 20,000 participants in Greater Manchester along with community organisations, for supporting the NHS-Galleri trial – the world's largest research trial of a multi-cancer early detection blood test. Mobile clinics have visited locations across the region, including Oldham, Salford, Hulme, Trafford, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Wigan, Stockport and Tameside to collect blood samples from volunteers taking part in the NHS-Galleri trial. This month [July] marks the last blood sample collection appointments [...]

Thousands of people in Greater Manchester thanked for taking part in the world’s largest trial of a cancer screening blood test2024-07-17T08:29:06+00:00

People affected by cancer across Greater Manchester can now access high-quality health apps thanks to a new website

2024-07-09T08:24:30+00:00

Top quality health apps to support residents across Greater Manchester to live well with and after cancer will now be available on a new, NHS-approved health app library. Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, part of the NHS, and ORCHA, the Organisation for the Review of Care and Health Apps, which reviews health apps for the NHS, have worked together on the new app library. Members of the public can access the library for free from the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance website www.gmcancer.org.uk Digital tools such as health apps are an important tool to supplement face-to-face healthcare. [...]

People affected by cancer across Greater Manchester can now access high-quality health apps thanks to a new website2024-07-09T08:24:30+00:00

Lung MOTs come to some GP surgeries in Oldham from mid-July

2024-07-03T16:45:50+00:00

Smokers and former smokers aged 55-74 years based at doctors’ surgeries in parts of Oldham will be invited for a lung health check this summer. The quick, free checks can help find lung cancer at an early stage – before you might have any symptoms - when it is much more treatable and help save lives. The mobile clinic will initially be parked at Tesco, Featherstall Road North, Oldham Most visitors to the lung health checks will get reassurance that everything is OK or be referred to get help to stop smoking. The checks [...]

Lung MOTs come to some GP surgeries in Oldham from mid-July2024-07-03T16:45:50+00:00

Lung MOTs available in Reddish, Brinnington, Woodley and Bredbury

2024-07-09T14:15:04+00:00

Smokers and former smokers aged 55-74 years based at doctors’ surgeries in parts of in Reddish, Brinnington, Woodley or Bredbury will be invited for a lung health check later this summer (due to start 10 July 2024). The quick, free checks can help find lung cancer at an early stage – before you might have any symptoms - when it is much more treatable and help save lives. Most visitors to the lung health checks will get reassurance that everything is OK. The lung health check mobile clinic will be based at a car park for [...]

Lung MOTs available in Reddish, Brinnington, Woodley and Bredbury2024-07-09T14:15:04+00:00
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