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Prevention was always better than cure. Now, it’s the best way to save the NHS.

By Martin Yuille Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: June 6, 2017

Martin Yuille, Reader in Biobanking/Co-Director of CIGMR at The University of Manchester argues that it’s time for health policy change course and take prevention seriously. The NHS Titanic is lurching toward an iceberg of three big killers: type 2 diabetes, cardio-vascular disease and cancer. There are two key components of disease prevention: assessing risk of […]

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Do we need to ban zero-hours contracts?

By Douglas Bamford Filed Under: All posts, British Politics Posted: June 6, 2017

The existence and regulation of zero-hours contracts has become a much debated policy area over recent years as the number of people on such contracts has dramatically increased. Here, Dr Douglas Bamford considers the policies put forwards in some of the general election manifestos to tackle zero-hours contracts and argues for a more nuanced, balanced […]

Tagged With: employment, general election, manifestos, precarious work, workers rights, zero hours, zero hours contracts

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The hidden emergency in England’s NHS ambulance service

By Leo Mccann Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Health and Social Care Posted: June 5, 2017

The recent terrorist attack in Manchester brought widespread praise for the response by the emergency services, not just from the public but from leaders of all political parties.  But there are serious problems and failings within the NHS’s ambulance service, says The University of Manchester’s Professor Leo McCann, and we need deep-rooted policy change to […]

Tagged With: 2017 Top 5

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Research reveals people across Greater Manchester attach particular importance to ‘compassionate’ values

By Tom Crompton Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted: June 1, 2017

Greater Mancunians are more likely to think it is important to be honest, kind and care about social issues than the average UK citizen, yet underestimate the importance that fellow citizens of the city region place on these values. Commissioned before the terrorist attack on Manchester last week, the research offers further insight into the […]

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General election 2017 – Is gender still on the agenda? How parties appeal to women voters.

Claire AnnesleyFrancesca Gains By Claire Annesley and Francesca Gains Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted: May 31, 2017

Claire Annesley, Professor of Politics at the University of Sussex and Francesca Gains, Professor of Public Policy and Head of Politics at The University of Manchester examine the main political parties’ manifestos to identify if gender is still on the agenda or has it be side-lined due to an election being fought in a political […]

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Beyond the 2017 General Election: A Manifesto’s Guide to Old and New Politics

Dave Richards By Dave Richards and Patrick Diamond Filed Under: All posts, Brexit, British Politics Posted: May 30, 2017

Dave Richards, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Manchester and Patrick Diamond University Lecturer in Public Policy at Queen Mary, University of London examine the Conservative and Labour Parties manifestos, both past and present, as a framework to further understanding the new politics. Calls for a new politics are often in response to […]

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What can we learn from Ian Paterson’s conviction for criminally harmful surgery?

Alexandra Mullock By Alexandra Mullock Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: May 25, 2017

Doctor Alexandra Mullock is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Law at The University of Manchester’s School of Law, and writes for us today on the legal background and future implications of Ian Paterson’s recent convictions for unnecessary and damaging surgeries. The Paterson case has significant implications for the principle that non-fatal surgical violations are exempt from […]

Tagged With: ethics, law, surgery

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The Make do and Mend Expo: creating a dialogue on community provision

By Helen Holmes and Jen Gale Filed Under: All posts Posted: May 24, 2017

Dr Helen Holmes from The University of Manchester and Jen Gale renowned writer and blogger of My Make Do and Mend Life explain the importance of the The Make do and Mend Expo they are organising and how their work is tackling both social inequalities and also promoting sustainable resource use. The Makers, Make do […]

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Communicating with the electorate: Are politicians in or out of touch?

Kingsley Purdam By Kingsley Purdam and Rosalynd Southern Filed Under: All posts, British Politics Posted: May 22, 2017

As the 2017 General Election candidates – many of whom are standing for this first time – intensify their campaigns for election, Rosalynd Southern and Kingsley Purdam explain the importance of effective communication with the electorate for building political support.  Communication skills and an ability to connect with the electorate are key attributes for politicians […]

Tagged With: elections, general election, political parties, Social Statistics

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Tackling labour market challenges: six messages for the new GM Mayor

By Jo Cartwright Filed Under: All posts, Devo, Urban Posted: May 22, 2017

Dr Jo Cartwright, Research Associate at The University of Manchester examines the labour market challenges facing the Greater Manchester region and offers ways in which the new Mayor could tackle them.  While Greater Manchester has a growing jobs market, there are issues with the quality of this growth – one in four local residents in […]

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