BLOOD TEST TRIALS

A new painless method of performing blood tests, currently being trialed by University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

SHARED LIVES IN GREATER MANCHESTER

Whether you’re looking for support, exploring respite care, or hoping to become a Shared Lives carer, we’ll help you take the first step.

AMBITION TO LEAD LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME

Applications for our “Ambition to Lead” Leadership Programme 2026 are now open.

The deadline to apply is Friday 24th April 2026 at 23:59.

SOCIAL CARE NURSING CONFERENCE

Join the University of Salford for a day of discussion, innovation, networking and celebration supporting nurses in adult social care.

9th June 9.30am-4pm

YOUNG CARERS ACTION DAY

The NHS England Unpaid Carers team had launched a new Supporting Young Carers Guidance for GPs video.

‘What good looks like’ – Managing Medicines in adult social care

The North West School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation have supported a range of projects related to medicines use in adult social care. Please see the resources available to support with managing medicines in adult social care.

Resources for managing medicines in adult social care

RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS FOR ASC NURSES

Cohort 2 of the NIHR Researcher Development Programme for Social Care Nurses opens Spring 2026 (starts October 2026).

17th April for applicants, 15th / 20th April for managers / employers.

Making Smoking History: Stop Smoking Campaign

The Greater Manchester Make Smoking History team have developed a Making Smoking History comms pack to share for the stop smoking campaign that goes live  2^nd March – 12^th April.

Make Smoking History: Stop Smoking campaign 2nd March - 12th April

YONDER PEOPLE

We’re looking for providers across Greater Manchester who share our vision of building the future care workforce and want to help people turn their lives around.

NIHR INSIGHT NW

Up to 24 research Master’s places available, round 3 call opens 2nd March 2026.

Closing dates for applications - 30th April.