Health
Puberty blockers clinical trial debate comes to Manchester
Protestors from gender critical groups and pro-trans counter protestors gathered in St Peter’s Square this weekend, bringing the national debate on puberty blocker clinical trials to Manchester. Protestors from Northern RadFem network and #199days later, both gender critical groups, gathered to protest against proposals for clinical trials on puberty blockers. Puberty blockers, which are used […]
“It’s often caught much later because people aren’t aware of the signs,”- Heartburn Cancer UK
Charity calls for people not to dismiss persistent heartburn or acid reflux Heartburn Cancer UK travelled around Greater Manchester raising awareness of oesophageal cancer between the 6th-17th October 2025, visiting various parts of the region. Fiona Labrooy is the Chief Operating Officer of Heartburn Cancer UK; she admits that it’s not a very well-known cancer […]
People in Salford lack trust and confidence in mental health professionals, study finds
A lack of cultural representation in the mental health sector has led to a dearth of trust and confidence in professionals, Healthwatch Salford has found. The ‘Mind Over Matter’ report – published on Monday March 13 – outlined the key reasons why people are reluctant to access mental health support and services in Salford. The […]