Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

29/03/2026

😴 Could you have sleep apnoea? 😴

Around 8 million people in the UK may have sleep apnoea, but many don't realise it.

Sleep apnoea is a serious disorder where your breathing stops and starts while you sleep. In the most severe cases, people can stop breathing every minute for more than 10 seconds at a time.

Undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnoea can reduce your life expectancy by a decade and lead to Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

Hear from our Sleep Service staff who share some common symptoms - and what you should do if you think you may have sleep apnoea.

27/03/2026

Did you catch Ian and Graham on BBC Breakfast yesterday?

Graham was 82 when he donated his kidney to his son-in-law Ian, making him the oldest male living donor we’ve had at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

One of our transplant surgeons, Giuseppe Giuffrida, joined them on the sofa to talk about how age is no barrier to being a living donor and the impact of Graham's gift.

“He has done not just a marvellous thing for Ian, but not everyone has the luck to have a living donor, so in donating to Ian he has made one more kidney available to the general pool for the people who don't have a living donor. So he has made a massive gift to a patient with kidney disease.” 💙

If you feel inspired by Graham and Ian's story, it takes just two minutes to confirm your decision to become an organ donor. Visit organdonation.nhs.uk or the NHS App today.

26/03/2026

😴 Can't sleep? 😴

Ahead of the clocks changing this weekend, our Sleep Service staff give five top tips on how to improve your sleep.

24/03/2026

“Without my father-in-law, I would have died within a matter of months.”

At 84 years old, Graham made the incredible decision to donate his kidney to save his son‑in‑law Ian’s life - becoming Manchester Royal Infirmary's oldest-ever donor. 🩵

Thanks to the skill and dedication of the hospital's renal transplant team, the procedure was a success and both Graham and Ian have made a full recovery. Graham’s selfless gift has meant Ian’s life has been completely transformed.

Like many people, Ian assumed Graham would have been too old to donate. In reality, organ donations can be made by people of all ages, genders and ethnicities - what matters most is medical suitability.

📢 One person dies every day waiting for a transplant. It takes just two minutes to confirm your decision to become an organ donor. Visit organdonation.nhs.uk or the NHS App.

Read more about Ian and Graham's inspiring story: https://mft.nhs.uk/2026/03/24/oldest-ever-male-kidney-donor-at-a-manchester-hospital-saves-his-son-in-law/

23/03/2026

Five-time Olympic cycling champion Dame Laura Kenny appeared on BBC Breakfast today, calling for improved support and greater societal acceptance of breastfeeding.

Laura visited a breastfeeding support session run by our Trafford Local Care Organisation, where she met with new mums and spoke to our fantastic infant feeding coordinators. Our breastfeeding support drop-in sessions provide a relaxed and welcoming space for parents to meet, get advice and share stories. A huge thank you to Laura for shining a light on how important these sessions are.

You can watch the full feature below or on BBC IPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/l00582wn/dame-laura-kenny-calls-for-greater-support-for-breastfeeding

23/03/2026

Meningitis: everything you need to know

Professor Matt Makin, Acting Chief Medical Officer of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, spoke to the Manchester Evening News to explain everything you need to know about meningitis.

In the interview, Professor Makin outlines what meningitis is, symptoms to look out for, what to do if you are worried, and what you need to know about vaccines.

▶️ Watch the video or read Professor Makin’s full explainer here:

The Manchester Evening News spoke to one of the region's leading doctors to clear up confusion and explain exactly what families and young people need to know

21/03/2026

Ovarian cancer is the 6th most common cancer in women in the UK and 7,500 people are diagnosed every year.

Anyone of any age with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer although it is most common during and after the menopause

Ovarian cancer does have symptoms:
⚠️ feeling bloated
⚠️ tummy pain
⚠️ feeling full quickly
⚠️ weeing more often.

If you have these symptoms persistently, your GP wants to hear from you.

20/03/2026

🏆 Congratulations to our colleagues at Wythenshawe Hospital and partners Prism Improvement on winning Best Contribution to the Improvement of Urgent and Emergency Care at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2026.

This award recognises the impact of the Emergency Care Improvement Programme, where the teams review urgent and emergency care priorities and co‑design high‑impact improvements. The partnership focused on strengthening pathways, testing changes in practice, and ensuring sustainable improvements for our patients and staff.

A fantastic achievement for everyone involved — well done to all the teams who contributed to this important work. 👏

19/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim colleagues and patients who are celebrating over the coming days. ☪️

19/03/2026

We want to make sure parents have a good experience of care for their babies. Getting feedback from parents helps us improve and give parents and babies what they need.

If your baby had neonatal care during June, July, August 2025, you may be invited to take part in the Neonatal Care Experience Survey. If you are invited, you will get a letter with more information.

Please have your say - your answers will help the NHS make neonatal care better.

📢 For more information on the survey, please visit https://nhsneonatalsurvey.co.uk

18/03/2026

We've been announced as one of 15 pilot assessment and recovery centres (ARC), where selected donated organs will be preserved and assessed so more can be transplanted.

The pilot trials creating regional hubs specialising in organ perfusion, where oxygenated blood or nutrient-rich fluids are circulated through organs, preserving their function, which means that more organs are available for donation to people on the transplant waiting list.

We've been at the forefront of transplant work for over 40 years and we're delivering lots of transplants across our sites. At our heart and lung transplant centre at Wythenshawe Hospital, we've completed over 1,500 life-saving operations! 🫀🫁

17/03/2026

"This is love." 🩵

We welcomed BBC Breakfast cameras into our hospital to share the incredible story of John and Lorna, who were cared for by our Living Donor Programme at Manchester Royal Infirmary.

Lorna donated her kidney to save the life of her sister's husband, John, changing the lives of their family forever.

One person dies every day waiting for a transplant. Confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register to help us save lives.