• Important information for patients – Hartshead North reception

    20 August 2026

    As building work will begin shortly, the Hartshead North Reception will close at the end of August. Patients arriving at Hartshead North can use the self check-in kiosk to register their arrival or visit the Main Outpatients Reception in Hartshead South.

  • Heatwave health warning: NHS Greater Manchester urges residents to look out for signs of heat illness and check on vulnerable people

    13 August 2026

    With an amber heat-health alert in place for the North West until Friday 14 August, we're urging people to take extra care during the current hot weather and to look out for the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

  • Local surgeons take on Tour du Mont Blanc challenge to raise funds for colorectal cancer care

    12 August 2026

    Two senior surgeons from Tameside Hospital, together with a group of friends and colleagues, are set to tackle one of Europe's most iconic trekking challenges to raise money for colorectal cancer services through Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity.

  • Digital appointment letters

    5 August 2026

    From Monday 17 August, patients will start to receive hospital outpatient appointment letters digitally.