• Maternity triage helpline outage on 2 October 2025

    1 October 2025

    Due to an IT outage between 6am to 8am, patients are should attend the maternity unit in person instead of phoning during these hours.

  • 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.

  • New service supports pelvic health in pregnancy and after birth

    23 September 2025

    Patients who are pregnant or had a baby up to 12 months ago can self-refer to the new Perinatal Pelvic Health Service by filling in an online form, or by speaking to a midwife, health visitor, GP or consultant.