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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
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
January 21, 2026 at 12:28 PM
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
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)
January 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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
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
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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
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
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
January 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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
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
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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
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As we enter 2026, almost three-quarters of a million women remain waiting for gynaecology care – and inequalities are widening, warns RCOG | RCOG
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) is warning that 2026 must be a turning point for women waiting for gynaecology care and is calling on the UK Government to go further and f...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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...
www.rcog.org.uk/news/as-we-e...
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.
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.
January 8, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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.
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
#CervicalCancerAwareness #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth #SmearTest #EarlyDetection #Prevention
January 2, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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
#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
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
December 30, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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
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
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.
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.
November 26, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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.
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.
The vaccination van will be at Didsbury Mosque tomorrow (22nd November 2025), providing free COVID-19 and flu vaccines for eligible people. Check the posters for more details.
#VaccinationVan #DidsburyMosque #CovidVaccine #FluVaccine #StayProtected #CommunityHealth
#VaccinationVan #DidsburyMosque #CovidVaccine #FluVaccine #StayProtected #CommunityHealth
November 21, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The vaccination van will be at Didsbury Mosque tomorrow (22nd November 2025), providing free COVID-19 and flu vaccines for eligible people. Check the posters for more details.
#VaccinationVan #DidsburyMosque #CovidVaccine #FluVaccine #StayProtected #CommunityHealth
#VaccinationVan #DidsburyMosque #CovidVaccine #FluVaccine #StayProtected #CommunityHealth
If you’ve been feeling a bit foggy or overwhelmed during menopause, you’re not alone.
UCL is working to better understand these cognitive changes, and your experience could really help others.
Keen to hear from you.
#Menopause #Perimenopause #BrainFog #WomensHealth #UCLResearch #MenopauseSupport
UCL is working to better understand these cognitive changes, and your experience could really help others.
Keen to hear from you.
#Menopause #Perimenopause #BrainFog #WomensHealth #UCLResearch #MenopauseSupport
November 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
If you’ve been feeling a bit foggy or overwhelmed during menopause, you’re not alone.
UCL is working to better understand these cognitive changes, and your experience could really help others.
Keen to hear from you.
#Menopause #Perimenopause #BrainFog #WomensHealth #UCLResearch #MenopauseSupport
UCL is working to better understand these cognitive changes, and your experience could really help others.
Keen to hear from you.
#Menopause #Perimenopause #BrainFog #WomensHealth #UCLResearch #MenopauseSupport
Hear from Penny and Tara as they talk about the Diabetes Self-Management Programme and how it’s helping people make small, positive changes in daily life.
Watch their interview here:
manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/wdd2025/
#WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesSupport #ManchesterLCO
Watch their interview here:
manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/wdd2025/
#WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesSupport #ManchesterLCO
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Hear from Penny and Tara as they talk about the Diabetes Self-Management Programme and how it’s helping people make small, positive changes in daily life.
Watch their interview here:
manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/wdd2025/
#WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesSupport #ManchesterLCO
Watch their interview here:
manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/wdd2025/
#WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesSupport #ManchesterLCO
Stepping Up – a free walking programme for women in Manchester!
Build confidence outdoors, learn navigation & safety skills, and become a Community Walk Champion.
🗓 Jan–Feb 2026
🔗 bit.ly/SteppingUp-M...
#SteppingUp #WomenOutdoors #Manchester #WalkingForWellbeing
Build confidence outdoors, learn navigation & safety skills, and become a Community Walk Champion.
🗓 Jan–Feb 2026
🔗 bit.ly/SteppingUp-M...
#SteppingUp #WomenOutdoors #Manchester #WalkingForWellbeing
Stepping Up - Manchester 2026 - Registration Form
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November 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Stepping Up – a free walking programme for women in Manchester!
Build confidence outdoors, learn navigation & safety skills, and become a Community Walk Champion.
🗓 Jan–Feb 2026
🔗 bit.ly/SteppingUp-M...
#SteppingUp #WomenOutdoors #Manchester #WalkingForWellbeing
Build confidence outdoors, learn navigation & safety skills, and become a Community Walk Champion.
🗓 Jan–Feb 2026
🔗 bit.ly/SteppingUp-M...
#SteppingUp #WomenOutdoors #Manchester #WalkingForWellbeing
This World Stroke Day, learn how to spot the signs of stroke and find support in Greater Manchester with tips from Fiona Davison of the Stroke Association.
#WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness #StrokeAssociation #HealthwatchManchester
#WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness #StrokeAssociation #HealthwatchManchester
October 29, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This World Stroke Day, learn how to spot the signs of stroke and find support in Greater Manchester with tips from Fiona Davison of the Stroke Association.
#WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness #StrokeAssociation #HealthwatchManchester
#WorldStrokeDay #StrokeAwareness #StrokeAssociation #HealthwatchManchester
The Universities of Manchester, Exeter, Birmingham & Cambridge are studying how group therapy supports maternal mental health during pregnancy.
Pregnant women and their partners/supporters (18+) are invited to take part.
Learn more 👉 acornii.co.uk
#MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #Research
Pregnant women and their partners/supporters (18+) are invited to take part.
Learn more 👉 acornii.co.uk
#MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #Research
October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Universities of Manchester, Exeter, Birmingham & Cambridge are studying how group therapy supports maternal mental health during pregnancy.
Pregnant women and their partners/supporters (18+) are invited to take part.
Learn more 👉 acornii.co.uk
#MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #Research
Pregnant women and their partners/supporters (18+) are invited to take part.
Learn more 👉 acornii.co.uk
#MaternalHealth #Pregnancy #Research
NHS health checks for women 40–74 will now include menopause advice! Millions of women can get support, spot symptoms, and feel confident seeking help.
Learn more 👉 manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/menopause-healthcheck
#WomensHealth #MenopauseSupport #NHS
Learn more 👉 manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/menopause-healthcheck
#WomensHealth #MenopauseSupport #NHS
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
NHS health checks for women 40–74 will now include menopause advice! Millions of women can get support, spot symptoms, and feel confident seeking help.
Learn more 👉 manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/menopause-healthcheck
#WomensHealth #MenopauseSupport #NHS
Learn more 👉 manchesterwomentogether.org.uk/menopause-healthcheck
#WomensHealth #MenopauseSupport #NHS
Get involved in important research with The Christie!
The Christie Patient Centred Research team is looking for members of the public aged 16+ to take part in a focus group — no prior lung cancer diagnosis required.
The Christie Patient Centred Research team is looking for members of the public aged 16+ to take part in a focus group — no prior lung cancer diagnosis required.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Get involved in important research with The Christie!
The Christie Patient Centred Research team is looking for members of the public aged 16+ to take part in a focus group — no prior lung cancer diagnosis required.
The Christie Patient Centred Research team is looking for members of the public aged 16+ to take part in a focus group — no prior lung cancer diagnosis required.
Wondering when to wean your baby, or how to find the right childcare support? The new Best Start in Life website brings together all the advice you might need on your journey as a parent.
Learn more at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #parentsupport
Learn more at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #parentsupport
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Wondering when to wean your baby, or how to find the right childcare support? The new Best Start in Life website brings together all the advice you might need on your journey as a parent.
Learn more at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #parentsupport
Learn more at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #parentsupport
Did you know menopause can start as early as 17?
We learned that and much more in our chat with Diane Danzebrink, founder of Menopause Support.
Tomorrow is World Menopause Awareness Day, let’s start honest conversations and make support easier to find.
We learned that and much more in our chat with Diane Danzebrink, founder of Menopause Support.
Tomorrow is World Menopause Awareness Day, let’s start honest conversations and make support easier to find.
Let’s Talk About Menopause – With Diane Danzebrink from Menopause Support
YouTube video by Manchester Women Together
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October 17, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Did you know menopause can start as early as 17?
We learned that and much more in our chat with Diane Danzebrink, founder of Menopause Support.
Tomorrow is World Menopause Awareness Day, let’s start honest conversations and make support easier to find.
We learned that and much more in our chat with Diane Danzebrink, founder of Menopause Support.
Tomorrow is World Menopause Awareness Day, let’s start honest conversations and make support easier to find.
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay – but looking after our mind and feelings matters every day!
We had a chat with Adele Owen, who runs the #ShiningaLightonSuicide project here in Manchester. She shared some amazing support options, so check it out: manchesterwomentogether.org.uk
#YouAreNotAlone
We had a chat with Adele Owen, who runs the #ShiningaLightonSuicide project here in Manchester. She shared some amazing support options, so check it out: manchesterwomentogether.org.uk
#YouAreNotAlone
October 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay – but looking after our mind and feelings matters every day!
We had a chat with Adele Owen, who runs the #ShiningaLightonSuicide project here in Manchester. She shared some amazing support options, so check it out: manchesterwomentogether.org.uk
#YouAreNotAlone
We had a chat with Adele Owen, who runs the #ShiningaLightonSuicide project here in Manchester. She shared some amazing support options, so check it out: manchesterwomentogether.org.uk
#YouAreNotAlone
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Today is #WorldCerebralPalsyDay.
A day for recognition, inclusion & action for 50M people worldwide living with CP.
HWM’s Tom Carr spoke with Felix Phikiso, founder of JTFoundationUK, about life with CP, misconceptions & hope for a more inclusive future.
#Inclusion #CerebralPalsyAwareness
A day for recognition, inclusion & action for 50M people worldwide living with CP.
HWM’s Tom Carr spoke with Felix Phikiso, founder of JTFoundationUK, about life with CP, misconceptions & hope for a more inclusive future.
#Inclusion #CerebralPalsyAwareness
World Cerebral Palsy day interview with Felix Phikiso
YouTube video by Healthwatch Manchester
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October 6, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Today is #WorldCerebralPalsyDay.
A day for recognition, inclusion & action for 50M people worldwide living with CP.
HWM’s Tom Carr spoke with Felix Phikiso, founder of JTFoundationUK, about life with CP, misconceptions & hope for a more inclusive future.
#Inclusion #CerebralPalsyAwareness
A day for recognition, inclusion & action for 50M people worldwide living with CP.
HWM’s Tom Carr spoke with Felix Phikiso, founder of JTFoundationUK, about life with CP, misconceptions & hope for a more inclusive future.
#Inclusion #CerebralPalsyAwareness
Check. Notice. Act.
Early detection saves lives. Women in England diagnosed with #breastcancer at the earliest stage are very likely to survive 5+ years after diagnosis.
Do your self-check: look, feel, notice changes.
If something feels different, speak to your GP.
#CheckYourBreasts
Early detection saves lives. Women in England diagnosed with #breastcancer at the earliest stage are very likely to survive 5+ years after diagnosis.
Do your self-check: look, feel, notice changes.
If something feels different, speak to your GP.
#CheckYourBreasts
October 1, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Check. Notice. Act.
Early detection saves lives. Women in England diagnosed with #breastcancer at the earliest stage are very likely to survive 5+ years after diagnosis.
Do your self-check: look, feel, notice changes.
If something feels different, speak to your GP.
#CheckYourBreasts
Early detection saves lives. Women in England diagnosed with #breastcancer at the earliest stage are very likely to survive 5+ years after diagnosis.
Do your self-check: look, feel, notice changes.
If something feels different, speak to your GP.
#CheckYourBreasts
Oxford Uni is running a study on the experiences of families with LGBTQIA+ young people (under 18).
Based in the UK? Over 18?
Take part here: psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Based in the UK? Over 18?
Take part here: psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
October 1, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Oxford Uni is running a study on the experiences of families with LGBTQIA+ young people (under 18).
Based in the UK? Over 18?
Take part here: psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Based in the UK? Over 18?
Take part here: psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Today is #WorldHeartDay. Pregnancy complications like preeclampsia can affect women’s future heart health.
The POPPY Manchester study is offering free heart checks, advice & support for women planning a pregnancy.
Watch: youtu.be/Xr0DIETOoNY
#WomensHealth #HeartHealth #Manchester
The POPPY Manchester study is offering free heart checks, advice & support for women planning a pregnancy.
Watch: youtu.be/Xr0DIETOoNY
#WomensHealth #HeartHealth #Manchester
POPPY Study: Helping Women Prepare for a Healthier Tomorrow
YouTube video by Manchester Women Together
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September 29, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Today is #WorldHeartDay. Pregnancy complications like preeclampsia can affect women’s future heart health.
The POPPY Manchester study is offering free heart checks, advice & support for women planning a pregnancy.
Watch: youtu.be/Xr0DIETOoNY
#WomensHealth #HeartHealth #Manchester
The POPPY Manchester study is offering free heart checks, advice & support for women planning a pregnancy.
Watch: youtu.be/Xr0DIETOoNY
#WomensHealth #HeartHealth #Manchester
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To mark the World Heart Day, we speak with Ruth Goss, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, about spotting symptoms, reducing your risk, and the vital support the BHF provides.
Watch interview: youtu.be/8YgUz5UXihU
#WorldHeartDay #HealthyHeartsMCR #LoveYourHeart
Watch interview: youtu.be/8YgUz5UXihU
#WorldHeartDay #HealthyHeartsMCR #LoveYourHeart
World Heart Day - Interview with Senior Cardiac Nurse, Ruth Goss
YouTube video by Manchester Women Together
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September 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
To mark the World Heart Day, we speak with Ruth Goss, Senior Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation, about spotting symptoms, reducing your risk, and the vital support the BHF provides.
Watch interview: youtu.be/8YgUz5UXihU
#WorldHeartDay #HealthyHeartsMCR #LoveYourHeart
Watch interview: youtu.be/8YgUz5UXihU
#WorldHeartDay #HealthyHeartsMCR #LoveYourHeart