Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership

22/10/2026

📍 What’s the best thing about your local community?

Whether it's the people who look out for each other, a local group that brings people together, a welcoming community space or an activity that helps you feel connected, every neighbourhood has something that makes it special.

For some, it's:
☕ A local café or market that's at the heart of the community
🏃 A walking group, sports club or regular activity
📚 A library or community hub
🎉 Community group events that bring people together

👇 Tell us where you're from and what makes your local community special.

Let's celebrate the people, places and connections that help our communities thrive.

22/10/2026

Sarah had no symptoms and hadn’t noticed any changes when she attended her first routine breast screening. But thanks to the NHS breast screening programme, her cancer was detected at a very early stage and treated quickly.

Early detection can make a life-changing difference. If you receive a screening invitation, don’t put it off - make it a priority.

🔗 Read Sarah’s inspiring story: https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/routine-breast-screening.../

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

💗 A routine breast screening helped Sarah catch cancer early 💗

Sarah Hickman had no symptoms and had noticed no changes when she attended her first routine breast screening appointment after receiving an NHS invitation.

Just one day later, she was contacted and asked to attend our Breast Unit for further investigations.

Following additional imaging, an ultrasound and a biopsy, Sarah was diagnosed with a small breast cancer that had been detected at a very early stage.

“Thank goodness we have this screening programme. I had no idea there was anything wrong.

“If I’d put that appointment off, or if I hadn’t been invited for screening, things could have been very different. Instead, the cancer was found early and treated quickly.

“In a matter of weeks, I went from not knowing I had cancer to being told it had been removed.”

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sarah's encouraging anyone who receives a screening invitation to make it a priority.

READ MORE: https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/routine-breast-screening-helped-sarah-catch-cancer-early/

21/10/2026

A fall can change someone’s life, but spotting the signs earlier can make a real difference.

A new Greater Manchester pilot is helping identify people who may be at risk of falling earlier, giving them the opportunity to get the right support before a fall happens.

It’s a great example of how working differently across health and care can help people stay safer, healthier and independent for longer 🙌

From preventing avoidable falls to supporting people to feel more confident on their feet, early intervention can have a real impact on people, families and communities across Greater Manchester.

Find out more 👇

🔗 https://orlo.uk/chNIA

Greater Manchester's falls prevention pilot shows how identifying older people at risk earlier can have many benefits.

20/10/2026

👏 A fantastic achievement for Greater Manchester!

Reaching the lowest smoking rate on record is a huge step towards a Smokefree 2030 and a healthier future for everyone.

This progress is the result of years of partnership working between the NHS, local authorities, community organisations and local communities, all working together to help more people live healthier, smokefree lives. Find out more in the comments!

Greater Manchester has reached its lowest smoking rate on record, marking another important step towards our Smokefree 2030 ambition. This achievement reflects years of partnership working across the NHS, local authorities, community organisations and local communities to help more people live healthier, smokefree lives. To find out more click the link in the comments below.

20/10/2026

Please don’t put your cervical screening off!

If you’re due or overdue for your cervical screening (smear test), the Living Well Mobile Screening Service is coming to locations across Salford to make it easier for you to get checked 💗

✅ No appointment needed
✅ Female staff
✅ Private and comfortable environment

Cervical screening can help prevent cervical cancer, so please take advantage of this opportunity if you’re eligible. You can simply turn up at one of the locations listed below.

Please share this post to help spread the word.

Salford City Council

19/10/2026

Some of our colleagues came together for volunteering recently, supporting local organisations across Greater Manchester!

🌱 From litter picking at Heaton Park and gardening with Your Local Pantry and The Grange Community Resource Centre, to supporting lunch activities with Age UK Tameside, our teams made time to give back, build connections and learn more about the communities.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and to the local organisations making a difference every day!

Inspired to make a difference in your community? Find out more about volunteering opportunities across Greater Manchester by clicking the link in the comments.

Your Local Pantry Age UK Tameside One Manchester

16/10/2026

Which local group or charity across Greater Manchester deserves a shout out? ♥️

Across Greater Manchester, community groups and charities make a huge difference every day. We're highlighting the fantastic work of Salford Loaves and Fishes, who support people experiencing homelessness and vulnerability in Salford, but we want to hear which local group, charity or organisation you think deserves recognition and why.

👇 Tell us in the comments below and tag them in

Let's celebrate the people helping our communities thrive.

Salford Loaves and Fishes

15/10/2026

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued when working in or accessing health and care services.

This Black History Month, we’re highlighting the importance of speaking up against racism and taking action to create a fairer, more inclusive health and care system for everyone across Greater Manchester.

Tackling racism is a shared responsibility. By listening to people’s experiences, challenging discrimination and supporting those who speak up, we can all play a part in creating positive and lasting change.

📢 Read our latest news story to find out more.

🔗 https://orlo.uk/5WZO1

Staff across Greater Manchester have spoken up about the racism they experience at work. Their voices have shaped this campaign and the action we are taking.We are taking a stand against racism from patients, the public and colleagues, and the hidden harm staff feel when they think they have to put....

15/10/2026

💗 A little reminder to put your health first 💗

If you receive an NHS breast screening invitation, make time for your appointment. Early detection can make a real difference, and taking a few minutes for your screening could be an important step in looking after yourself.

Don’t put it off - tick off your breast screening!

Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance

14/10/2026

Every baby, every life and every loss matters. Whether a loss happens during pregnancy, at birth, in infancy or childhood, every experience of grief is different, and no one should have to navigate it alone.

This week, we’re raising awareness of the different experiences of baby loss and reminding families that support is available. 💜

If you or someone you know has been affected by baby loss, there are organisations that can offer understanding, guidance and support.

Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can help you find appropriate bereavement support in your local area.
🔗 https://greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk/

Manchester Sands offers support to bereaved parents and families following the death of a baby.
🔗 https://www.manchester-sands.org.uk/

Finding Rainbows supports families following the loss of a baby or child.
🔗 https://findingrainbows.org/

Please share to help raise awareness.