Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

22/10/2025

It was a triple win for our Trust at this year’s Excellence in Waste Management Awards for the NHS. 🎉

We took home the Gold Award for ‘Best Recycling Initiative of the Year’ for our new theatres recycling scheme, while our Estates & Facilities team also earned Bronze Awards in the ‘Best Reduction of Food Waste of the Year’ and ‘Biggest Reduction in Carbon Emissions from Waste of the Year’ categories.

A huge well done to everyone involved!

Read more: https://ascentevents.co.uk/wma-awards/

22/10/2025

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is saying "see you later, paper!" and hello to a faster, greener and easier way to access appointment information. 👋📄

Soon, you'll receive your outpatient appointment details via a text message link or the MyMFT app.

Prefer paper letters? No problem!
Just speak to our reception team about receiving them.

Learn more about Digital First: https://mft.nhs.uk/the-trust/mymft/digital-first-delivery/

21/10/2025

Quitting smoking is always worth it.

Join the NHS Smokefree Facebook Group and join over 50,000 people quitting smoking for good
https://www.facebook.com/groups/707621863012993

21/10/2025

11-year-old Betsy's journey with a rare brain condition began in Royal Manchester Children's Hospital back in February. Now, she's taking on our upcoming Pyjama Walk in support of our Children's Rocket Scanner Appeal to reduce MRI scan anxiety for other children!

Read the full story on our website: https://loom.ly/iTPpa-M

20/10/2025

Read for Good, working alongside our Therapeutic and Specialised Play Service, bring fun, learning and smiles to our patients and their families.

Watch their short film, “The Magic of Stories”, to see how their storytellers deliver the joy of reading to our hospitals. 🪄

19/10/2025

Discover the benefits of MyMFT, for you and your loved ones. Here's what Lesley had to say:

"[MyMFT] took stress out of managing jobs, work, children, family life. […] The whole thing is simplified."

Check out the video for more insights on how MyMFT is putting 'Healthcare in Your Hands'.

Learn more, and sign up today, at: www.mft.nhs.uk/the-trust/mymft

18/10/2025

Flu can be serious if you have a long-term health condition. Keep protected by having your safe and effective flu vaccination.

Book your appointment with your GP practice or local pharmacy today.

For more information visit
www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/winter-vaccinations/people-with-health-issues

17/10/2025

📢 In case you missed it!

Martyn's inspiring story has been featured in the Manchester Evening News.

He is one of 1500 people who have had their lives saved by Wythenshawe Hospital’s Heart and Lung Transplant Centre, and has gone on to play football, golf, and cricket ball throw at the Transplant Games.

It takes just two minutes to confirm your decision to become an organ donor. Visit organdonation.nhs.uk or the NHS App.

Read the full article➡️ https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/id-just-married-paphos-happy-32642314?utm_source=mynewsassistant.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=embedded_search_item_desktop

Martyn couldn’t even walk by the time he arrived at the A&E door, he and his wife knew something was seriously wrong

17/10/2025

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to using inclusive language that reflects the diversity of our teams and the communities we serve.

We don’t just celebrate diversity, we understand it.

🗣️ So this , we’re sharing how inclusive communication builds belonging.


Join us today: https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/search-apply/

17/10/2025

More than 1,000 people in Greater Manchester have received life-saving diagnoses and treatment for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, thanks to a national NHS opt-out testing programme launched in emergency departments in 2021.

This testing programme is now live in nine emergency departments across Greater Manchester, including Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, and North Manchester General Hospital.

Read more ⬇️

More than 1,000 people in Greater Manchester have received life-saving diagnoses and treatment for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

16/10/2025

Yesterday, colleagues gathered at Wythenshawe Hospital for a Diwali Light-up event. In celebration of the festival of lights, we’re lighting up sites across our Trust. 🪔

Happy Diwali to all those who are celebrating over the coming days!✨

16/10/2025

This is the
⏩ Faster | 🌲 Greener | 👍 Easier
way to access your appointment details.

We're sending out digital, rather than paper letters for most outpatient appointments.

Your appointment details are now just a secure click away, using your phone or tablet - and things get even better with the MyMFT app!

Prefer paper letters? No problem!
Just speak to our reception team about receiving them.

Learn more about Digital First, and the benefits of MyMFT at https://mft.nhs.uk/the-trust/mymft/digital-first-delivery/