In Greater Manchester, we have a much higher number of people that are in contact with mental health services than many other parts of the country.Yet research into mental health has also not always focused on the issues that are relevant or important to local people.
This is why Health Innovation Manchester (HInM) and the Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GM HSCP) want to work together with residents to make sure research focuses on what matters to local people.
Have your say on the mental health research priorities in Greater Manchester by completing this short survey: Click here
A consultation on the proposed bus franchising scheme for Greater Manchester is currently taking place.
It’s your chance to help shape the way bus services are run in the city region.
The proposal would place buses under Greater Manchester’s control, which would allow decisions about fares, timetables and routes to be made centrally – much like in London.
Three-out-of-four public transport journeys in Greater Manchester are made by bus, so we’d appreciate it if you took the time to share your views.
An improved and more widely used bus service would have a positive impact on health – fewer cars being used would result in less congestion and less air pollution.
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Have your say on local pharmacies
If you live or work in Manchester, we are interested in hearing about your experiences of using local pharmacies. Your views will help shape the way services are being delivered in the future. Complete the 2019 pharmacy needs assessment online; it will take approximately ten minutes
Over the Counter Medicines
People in Manchester are being asked to give their views on the recommendations by NHS England to change how some medicines are prescribed.
On average the NHS spends around £569 million a year on prescriptions for medicines that you can buy yourself from a pharmacy or supermarket without needing a prescription from a doctor. For example, pain killers like paracetamol.
NHS England have created new guidance to stop doctors giving prescriptions for medicines for 33 small illnesses. Please complete this survey so that we can understand how these changes will effect Manchester’s patients, public and local communities.