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Ethnic inequality in the NHS: UoM researchers find evidence of discrimination

Ethnic inequality in the NHS: UoM researchers find evidence of discrimination

A UoM lecturer has found ethnic discrimination is rife across the NHS
The NHS vs nicotine: Could prescription e-cigarettes be the solution?

The NHS vs nicotine: Could prescription e-cigarettes be the solution?

With smoking on the rise since lockdown, the government is being forced to intervene
The Charlatans’ NHS benefit live at Gorilla

The Charlatans’ NHS benefit live at Gorilla

New contributor Dan Knight covers The Charlatan’s NHS benefit gig at Gorilla ahead of their winter tour and compilation album
Should the NHS be seen as a charity?

Should the NHS be seen as a charity?

Anna Nixon explains why it is the government’s responsibility to fund the NHS – not the public’s
The PPE gap: another risk for women in healthcare

The PPE gap: another risk for women in healthcare

Georgie Selwood takes a look at PPE and whether one size truly fits all.
What does the fall of the Piccadilly Gardens ‘Berlin Wall’ reveal about us?

What does the fall of the Piccadilly Gardens ‘Berlin Wall’ reveal about us?

Annie Dabb examines the impact of the demolition of the Picadilly Gardens wall, and shows how the middle classes tend to prioritise aesthetics over functionality
Cancer won’t wait so why should you?

Cancer won’t wait so why should you?

Corona’s not the only bad guy in town – Be BRAVE, check it out, beat cancer
11 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester

11 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Greater Manchester

The University of Manchester has issued fresh guidelines regarding the virus after 11 cases have been confirmed in Greater Manchester
NHS data has potential beyond health care – but who should have access?

NHS data has potential beyond health care – but who should have access?

Experts at The University of Manchester have explored public perceptiveness towards data held in NHS records that private companies are now being drawn to, creating controversy and distrust in the general population
Review: An Act of Care (Push Festival)

Review: An Act of Care (Push Festival)

Kayleigh Crawford reviews An Act of Care at HOME Theatre as part of Push Festival
Pharmacist service could save NHS £651 million

Pharmacist service could save NHS £651 million

Researchers at The University of Manchester have developed a pharmacist-delivered service to support patients taking long-term medication, which will increase health and reduce overall costs
‘I have no time to eat, shower or look after myself’ – Life as a student nurse in Manchester

‘I have no time to eat, shower or look after myself’ – Life as a student nurse in Manchester

With long, gruelling and unpaid work placements, one nurse who qualified from Manchester last year even told The Mancunion she had to use food banks during her final year
Childhood Trauma and the Increased Risk of Borderline Personality Disorder

Childhood Trauma and the Increased Risk of Borderline Personality Disorder

Research by The University of Manchester has found that trauma taking place during childhood makes us more likely to be sensitive towards everyday stresses
Uni students pessimistic about Brexit and the UK’s future

Uni students pessimistic about Brexit and the UK’s future

A survey by Dig In has shown that university students are not happy about the UK’s imminent future
International students to political leaders: “Represent our voices”

International students to political leaders: “Represent our voices”

The students expressed concern regarding issues such as the NHS and study abroad schemes
New student mental health service in Greater Manchester in motion

New student mental health service in Greater Manchester in motion

New Greater Manchester service to rescue students ‘falling through the cracks’ of university and NHS services
Liposome drug-delivery method to reduce brain damage in stroke patients

Liposome drug-delivery method to reduce brain damage in stroke patients

Researchers at the University of Manchester have manipulated selective liposomal transport procedures through the blood-brain barrier in stroke patients to reveal a therapeutic opportunity for delivering life saving drugs…
Urgent need for black blood donors in Manchester

Urgent need for black blood donors in Manchester

The NHS Blood and Transplant team are in urgent need for a higher number of black blood donors in Manchester during Sickle Cell Awareness Month
Tory leaders announce post-Brexit science and tech plans

Tory leaders announce post-Brexit science and tech plans

Conservative party leaders pledged a cash injection into the NHS and life sciences industry at the Tory party conference in Manchester
We must protect the NHS from privatisation

We must protect the NHS from privatisation

Liv Stringer argues against the privatisation of the NHS, writing that we should be defending this institution and not let our country’s healthcare become like that in America