• Industrial action affecting bus services

    7 October 2025

    EDIT: The industrial action due to take place between Friday 10 and Monday 13 October has been called off. 

  • Crumpsall serious incident: Statement from NHS Greater Manchester

    2 October 2025

    Tameside Hospital's emergency department remains open as usual to those requiring urgent or emergency care.

  • Industrial action affecting bus services

    30 September 2025

    Some bus services across Greater Manchester will be disrupted from Tuesday 30 September – Thursday 2 October, with staff at bus operator Metroline set to go ahead with planned strikes.

  • Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children

    24 September 2025

    Paracetamol is recommended as the first-choice painkiller for pregnant women and should be taken as directed in the patient information leaflet.