health policy

Addressing the health impacts of night shift work

By David Ray Filed Under: All posts, Health and Care, Health and Social Care Posted: July 7, 2020

Night shift work has been a common feature of industrial economies for decades, and it has long been known that working through the night can negatively impact upon health. In recent years, the evidence base about these health impacts has expanded considerably. Here, Professor David Ray introduces this evidence and highlights how employers and policymakers […]

Follow the science

By Martin Yuille and Bill Ollier Filed Under: Health and Social Care, Science and Engineering Posted: June 23, 2020

The underlying conditions that make COVID-19 into a killer disease are themselves pandemics. Here, Honorary Reader Martin Yuille and Professor Emeritus Bill Ollier outline the need to tackle these conditions by combining public policy reform with community change and technological innovation. Underlying health conditions are the greatest risk factor associated with COVID-19 mortality A new […]

A world without Down’s Syndrome? Is the non-invasive test for Down’s a positive medical breakthrough or a tool for eugenics?

By Rebecca Bennett Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: March 27, 2017

In 2018, Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing for genetic conditions and variations will be available on the NHS. Here, Professor Rebecca Bennett looks at the controversy over this test being used to detect Down’s syndrome and argues for a policy of voluntary non-directive screening and testing. Our current ‘opt-out’ screening practice for Down’s in pregnancy already […]

The first cut is the deepest: how the crisis in children and young people’s mental health was created

By Neil Humphrey Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Health and Social Care Posted: February 23, 2017

In the coming weeks, the House of Commons Education and Health Select Committees will be hearing oral evidence on their inquiry into children and young people’s mental health and the role of education. Members of the Manchester Institute of Education have written three blogs expanding on some of the key issues in their submission and […]

Supporting the mental health of young people in schools

By Cathy Atkinson Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Health and Social Care Posted: February 21, 2017

Preventing cancer – everyone’s challenge

By Angela Spencer, Annet Nakaganda, Arpana Verma and Julia Mueller Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted: February 3, 2017

On the eve of World Cancer Day, Arpana Verma, Julia Mueller, Annet Nakaganda and Angela Spencer lay out the importance of promoting the prevention and early detection of cancer in policy and in practice. Nine out of ten cancers are due to the lifestyle choices we make Governments need to prioritise public health policies and responsibility […]

Why isn’t more being done to prevent falls among the elderly?

By Emma Stanmore Filed Under: All posts Posted: October 26, 2016

(image courtesy of Eric Wright, Trafford Housing Trust) For older people, falls can be devastating events. A more co-ordinated national effort is needed to help avoid them, says Emma Stanmore. As anyone with an ageing parent or relative will know, falls can be extremely serious. They can lead to hip fractures, a premature care home […]

Losing a loved one to suicide: how the right policies might reduce risk

By Sharon McDonnell Filed Under: All posts Posted: September 8, 2016

A new study released by The University of Manchester revealed that GPs looking after someone who has lost a child to suicide had a lack of knowledge and confidence on how best to support them. Those bereaved by suicide are a very vulnerable group at significant risk of dying by suicide themselves and an important […]

A world without Down’s Syndrome? Is the non-invasive test for Down’s a positive medical breakthrough or a tool for eugenics?

The first cut is the deepest: how the crisis in children and young people’s mental health was created

Supporting the mental health of young people in schools

Preventing cancer – everyone’s challenge

Why isn’t more being done to prevent falls among the elderly?

Losing a loved one to suicide: how the right policies might reduce risk

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