News and reports

The prevalence of vaping amongst children and young people nationally has increased exponentially over the last few years, resulting in the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill which is to be introduced on June 1st 2025. Our latest project, The Vape Debate aims to determine the extent of vaping amongst children and young people in Salford, via anonymous surveys, for children, parents and teachers.

Each year, World Cancer Research Fund holds Cancer Prevention Action Week, which focuses on supporting and empowering the public to make changes to their daily habits, and that of their families, to reduce their risk of preventable cancers.

This year Children's Mental Health Week takes place from 3 February - 9 February.

Did you know Cervical Cancer can be prevented? We want as many people as possible to know how they can reduce the risk of disease and to educate others.

We are thrilled with this tremendous achievement which reflects all our hard work and determination on embedding FREDIE across our organisation.

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for patient recovery, we must keep noise levels as low as possible on wards overnight.

The charter outlines a clear and consistent approach to when visitors can visit the ward areas, what is expected of them and how ward staff will also help and support.

This project looked at the home care service provided in Salford, i.e., the provision of care workers who provide care for people who receive support in their own homes. This is a follow up report in Autumn 2024.

World AIDS Day is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS. This year World Aids Day falls on Sunday the 1st of December.

Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost.

Salford Men's Mental Health Commission has released its Men in Mind mental health report to coincide with International Men's Day 2024.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

Healthwatch in Greater Manchester explore the realities of child and adolescent mental health services in the city region.