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One of the UK’s leading experts in patient care has received the Freedom of the City of London at Guildhall today, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to, and achievements in, healthcare and medical education. 

An international team led by University of Manchester scientists has created the most detailed picture yet of how genetic differences shape the way the human eye works.

Physical activity should be at the heart of the NHS’s support for older people and is as important as providing medication, a report by the Health and Social Care Committee says.

Scientists say they’ve uncovered striking new evidence of how alcohol addiction impacts the brain’s learning systems — and how those systems may slowly adapt during recovery – in a new study published on 22/05/26.

The Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences comprises some of the UK’s leading medical researchers, each of whom has made substantial contributions to advancing patient health and care through research.Election to the Academy recognises …

The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected Professor Sir Louis Appleby CBE  to its prestigious Fellowship, it has been announced today (Thursday 21 May 2026).

People with a learning disability are at higher risk of developing bowel cancer, yet face significant barriers at nearly every stage of the care pathway, University of Manchester and Christie NHS Foundation Trust have found.

A new resource to support adults at risk of self‑harm or suicide-  with over 6,000 lives lost to suicide in England and Wales in 2024  - will be unveiled on 19 May at The University of Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery.

University of Manchester scientists, part of a global team led by Stanford University, have uncovered a remarkable link between where you live and how quickly your body ages.

People leaving prison in England can experience avoidable gaps in their medication because of fragmented healthcare systems, poor information sharing, and discharge processes which are sometimes rushed due to release procedures, a new study has …

Professor Peter Thomson has been appointed as the new Head of the Division of Dentistry in the School of Medical Sciences at The University of Manchester.

The University of Manchester hosted a roundtable, ‘From Pipeline to Practice: Skills, Social Mobility, and the Future Health Workforce’ on 28 April, bringing together stakeholders from across the Greater Manchester health ecosystem to discuss how to …

The reliable supply of drugs is fundamental to any healthcare system, yet shortages remain a persistent problem.Disruptions arise from a range of causes: manufacturing failures, fluctuating demand, regulatory changes and wars. Around 60% of drug …

A team lead by scientists from the Universities of Manchester and Liverpool have revealed why a group of cancers common in older adults exposed to environmental damage behaves so differently depending on where they develop in the body.

A new collaboration between The University of Manchester and Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Karnataka, will examine  how family court processes in India affect the health and safety of women experiencing domestic violence.

Expanding access to NHS Talking Therapies may help reduce the long-term economic inactivity faced by people with entrenched mental health problems, University of Manchester researchers say.

Four University of Manchester early career researchers have been backed by the Academy of Medical sciences as part their flagship £6.7 million Springboard programmeDr Sara Gago, Dr Abigail Lay, Dr Holly Lovegrove, and Dr Sara Federici join the 55 …

An international group of scientists has warned that drug‑resistant fungi are spreading fast and putting vulnerable patients at growing risk.

A study led by University of Manchester scientists using tiny retinas grown in a lab has revealed how subtle changes in a key growth‑controlling protein can lead to a condition causing serious eye defects from birth.

A team of researchers from the University of Manchester, Lithuanian Sports University and the University of Vic in Spain have developed a digital tool designed to promote bladder health in adults aged 50 and over.

A new study reveals growing concern among community workers in Nariño, Colombia, about the lack of mental health support for Venezuelan migrants, especially those travelling without legal status.

A new software tool designed by researchers at The Rosalind Franklin Institute,  University of Manchester and collaborators to support decision making in pregnancies at high-risk of stillbirth is to receive a cash injection.

A new tool designed to support people with dementia when being discharged from mental health hospitals has been co‑designed and evaluated by researchers at The University of Manchester. The SAFER‑Dem intervention shows promise as an effective, …

Psychology students studying at Manchester from 2027  are to  benefit from a £30 million refurbishment to the Zochonis building and facilities. 

Former Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh came face to face with the life-changing impact of her bandmate Sarah Harding’s legacy — meeting a mum whose breast cancer was detected early thanks to research funded in Sarah’s name carried out by the …

A 6-year-old girl is one of more than 80 people worldwide who has finally received a diagnosis of a new condition following a landmark breakthrough by scientists and doctors in Manchester.

A team of scientists from Manchester and London have, for the first time, decoded the full range of mutations that drive tumour growth, which could pave the way for a new era in precision medicine, offering more effective treatments for thousands of …

The 2023 Delivery plan for recovering urgent and emergency care services achieved initial performance improvements, but an overloaded health system means that challenges remain in sustaining improvements over time, University of Manchester …

The UK Government has announced a significant change to immigration rules which will allow some asylum-seeking doctors, nurses and other health professionals to work in the UK.

The University of Manchester is backing a major new commitment alongside Russell Group universities to build a healthier future for the UK, working in partnership with the NHS, national and local government, industry and the local community.