Today is No Smoking Day. A great time to quit for your health and for loved ones affected by second-hand smoke. You don’t have to do it alone — free support is available via the NHS:
www.nhs.uk/service-sear...
#NoSmokingDay #QuitSmoking #BetterHealth
Did you know? In England, the average time to diagnose endometriosis is 9 years 4 months. For ethnically diverse communities it’s around 11 years.
The situation is worsening across the UK.
Let’s raise awareness this month and push for faster diagnosis and better care.
#Endometriosis #WomensHealth
Connect with our forum today and be part of a growing network of support, knowledge, and leadership: manchesterwomentogether.org.uk
As International Women’s Day approaches, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible women leaders, professionals, and advocates who have shared their stories and work on our forum.
Happy International Women’s Day!
#IWD2026
Your newborn will be offered their first vaccine from 8 weeks.
Vaccines protect them from serious illnesses. They're safe, free and give their immune system the extra help it needs!
For more info visit gmintegratedcare.org.uk/keep-well/0-to-5-years-immunisations/
#KeepProtected
Big thanks to Clare Howarth from #DiabetesUK for talking openly about diabetes and challenging stigma. Stigma hurts, but support helps!
Check out the resources and services from Diabetes UK—they could make a real difference.
Watch Clare’s message: youtu.be/Riwfca5xqRA
#DiabetesAwareness
Watch the interview with the POPPY team:
manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/poppy-study/
#POPPYStudy #WomensHeartHealth #PregnancyResearch #GetInvolved
This Valentine’s Day, I’m supporting the POPPY research study.
It’s focused on improving women’s heart health in pregnancy and beyond.
Could you be part of this important research?
Want to help improve care for women?
Find out more and get involved here:
www.poppyuk.net
Autism@Manchester(University of Manchester) is developing a Research Involvement Toolkit to support autistic people to engage in research.
They’re seeking non-autistic reviewers with lived experience of mild–moderate mental health conditions.
£15 voucher offered.
Email: erin.beeston@manchester.ac.uk
We all have mental health, just like we have physical health. Talking can help us feel connected and remind us we’re not alone.
Take a moment today to talk – and to listen.
💬Share your health needs and concerns on our forum: manchesterwomentogether.org.uk
#TimeToTalkDay #MentalHealth #YouAreNotAlone
#NHSLungCancerScreening is now available in #Altrincham.
If you or someone you care about are aged 55–74, are a current or former smoker, and registered with a GP in Altrincham, you could be eligible for a free NHS Lung Health Check.
Early detection saves lives.
Pampering Sessions 2026 are BACK!
FREE for women with learning disabilities.
Relax. Recharge. Feel good. You deserve it.
Limited spaces – book now:
mcrpeoplefirst@gmail.com
#PamperingSessions #ManchesterEvents #WomenWithLearningDisabilities #FreeEvents #ManchesterPeopleFirst
Also, we spoke with Fiona Davison at Stroke Association about spotting stroke signs fast and finding support in Greater Manchester:
🔗 manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/wsd2025/
#StrokePreventionDay #StrokeAwareness #CheckYourBloodPressure
Did you know?
Tomorrow 29th Jan is Stroke Prevention Day.
High blood pressure causes around half of all strokes. Last year, 11,000 people in the North West had a stroke.
Learn how to reduce your risk and protect yourself and others:
🔗 www.stroke.org.uk/stroke-preve...
You are always welcome to visit your GP for the smear test, and for more tips, check out our forum: manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/cs-tips/
#CervicalScreening #NHS #WomenHealth #Smeartest
Exciting news! From this year, the NHS may send home smear test kits to those who rarely or never attend appointments. Take the test yourself at home and send it back—simple and convenient!
Make sure your address is up to date at your GP to get your kit.
Join Slow Run Club at Platt Fields Park to raise awareness of women’s running safety. 3km laps start from 4pm every 20 minutes. All abilities welcome!
Bring a head torch or lights, meet local run clubs, and run together to feel safer and have fun.
Register here: shorturl.at/KtqKv
#SlowRunClub
Supported Living services are available to help people who do not want to live in residential care but find it difficult to live at home. They're a combination of suitable accommodation – which can be your own home – with some forms of personal care (like help with washing or cooking)
Don’t panic if you’re told you have HPV — most cases clear naturally within 1–2 years.
Cervical screening checks for high-risk HPV and helps catch changes early, preventing cervical cancer.
If you’ve been invited, don’t delay — book your smear test.
#CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth
Having non-alcoholic drinks doesn’t mean missing out on the fun.
This festive season, if you’re pregnant, sip on a mocktail, soak up the joy, and celebrate with your loved ones—because your health and your baby’s wellbeing always come first.
#HealthyPregnancy #DRYMESTER #DryJanuary
Women in the most deprived area are waiting longest for gynaecology care, with waiting lists rising sharply among women from black and Asian backgrounds warns a RCOG report
www.rcog.org.uk/news/as-we-e...
If you’ve been invited, please don’t delay — book your appointment today.
#CervicalCancerAwareness #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #SmearTest #EarlyDetection #Prevention
Your smear test could save your life.
A smear test usually only takes a few minutes, but it can help prevent cervical cancer before it ever develops.
Check out for helpful tips on how to prepare and feel more comfortable when attending your test.
Don’t fear the smear — it could save your life. Cervical screening helps spot changes early, before they turn into cancer.
#CervicalCancerAwareness #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #SmearTest #EarlyDetection #Prevention
Have you experienced crime in Greater Manchester in the last 5 years?
GMCA wants to hear from you. Your voice will help shape how £49 million is spent on #victimsupport services.
Find the survey form and more details before 12 January:
manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/gmca2025/
#YourVoiceMatters
AQA awards + vouchers available. No experience needed.
Sign up via the QR code in the animation: shorturl.at/1zLks
#HumanRightsDay #YouthVoice #ManchesterYouth #YouthRights #MakeADifference
As Human Rights Day approaches in early December, it serves as a reminder of how vital it is for young people to speak up for their rights.
Young people in Mcr can join MMU’s Institute for Children’s Futures (ICF) youth group to help shape research and plan rights-focused events.
