Tameside Hospital, part of Tameside & Glossop IC FT

24/06/2026

Learn how to stay safe and look out for others in Greater Manchester during the Heatwave health warning.

15/06/2026

The British Medical Association has called off the industrial action by resident doctors which had been planned between 7am Monday 15 June and 7am Friday 19 June.

Please attend your planned clinic appointment or procedure as normal, unless we have already contacted you to cancel or reschedule it.

If we contacted you to cancel or reschedule your appointment or procedure because of the planned industrial action then please do not attend on your original date unless we contact you again. Our teams will be working hard to review and reinstate any affected appointments at short notice. Thank you for your understanding.

As always, for urgent health advice and other treatment options, please call NHS 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk. If you attend our Emergency Department, you may be waiting longer than normal if you have a minor ailment.

15/06/2026

The resident doctors’ strike that was due to start today has now been called off.

The resident doctors' strike that was due to start on Monday has now been called off.

Please continue to attend any appointments as planned and access NHS services as normal if you need them.

11/06/2026

Racism has no place in health and care.

Around 1 in 4 health and care staff in Greater Manchester report experiencing racism at work.

Behind every statistic is a real person and a real story. The new campaign shines a light on these experiences through a powerful video featuring people who work in health and care from across Greater Manchester.

We encourage everyone to challenge racism when they see it.

https://orlo.uk/ACDC7

Around 1 in 4 health and care staff in Greater Manchester have repo...

10/06/2026

Members of the public are welcome to observe our next Council of Governors meeting on Wednesday 17 June 2026, 3:00pm to 5:30pm in person at the George Hatton Room, Dukinfield Town Hall, King Street, Dukinfield, SK16 4LA.

To register your interest, please email: [email protected] by 16 June 2026.

You can also see meeting dates and meeting papers on our website: https://www.tamesideandglossopicft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-oversight/council-governors

09/06/2026

We are very proud to announce that we have been shortlisted in 4 categories at the 2026 HSJ Patient Safety Awards!

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05/06/2026

This , we're sharing the incredible story of one of our inspirational volunteers, Summer.💙

Three years ago, Summer was a healthy 24-year-old with a busy and active lifestyle, working as a flight attendant. But in May 2023, she was rushed to Tameside Hospital's emergency department after a sudden, life-threatening stroke.

Despite the odds, Summer survived. But she faced a long road to recovery, having to learn how to walk and talk all over again.

This year, Summer bravely returned to the Tameside Hospital as a volunteer, hoping to inspire other stroke survivors.

“I spent six months in hospital and another five in rehab, so I have really good insight into what it’s like," Summer said, “I wanted to volunteer on the stroke ward and help patients struggling with the same issues, like problems with cognition, movement or vision.

“I had to learn everything again, and I still have some cognition problems, but I’m making progress every day."

https://www.tamesideandglossopicft.nhs.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/young-stroke-survivor-returns-tameside-hospital-volunteer-three-years-after-major-brain-bleed

02/06/2026

The Council of Governors is responsible for representing the interests of members and the public.

You can find out more about becoming a member of the Trust and the work of our Council of Governors on our website: https://www.tamesideandglossopicft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-oversight/council-governors

01/06/2026

Today marks the beginning of Volunteers' Week 2026! NHS volunteers make a unique and valuable contribution to our patients, carers, relatives, visitors and our staff. We are very grateful for the time, skills and support our volunteers bring to our Trust. 💙

This , hear from some of our wonderful volunteers about what they get up to, how they got involved, and how volunteering has made an impact on others and themselves.

Think volunteering with the NHS could be for you? Check out the range of roles available and how to apply via our website. Link in the comments.

29/05/2026

Organ donors at Tameside Hospital were honoured at a ceremony last week as their names were added to special memorial artwork.

The apple blossom tree wall art adorns the entrance corridor in the Trust’s Critical Care Unit and its petals display the names of those who have given the gift of life to others through organ and tissue donation.

One donor remembered at the ceremony was 34-year-old Mark Thorley from Tameside, who very sadly died in September 2025 after suffering multiple cardiac arrests caused by a seizure.

As a registered organ donor, and his family were supported by the organ donation team to honour his wishes. Following his death, Mark’s kidneys, pancreas, heart and lungs were all donated to five strangers in need of a transplant. In addition, Mark was able to donate bone and tendons, providing hope and recovery for even more people.

Upon placing Mark's petal on the apple blossom memorial tree, Mark’s mother, Dawn Letham said "We felt heartbroken, but extremely proud and comforted – knowing Mark had saved five lives.

"As an artist himself, Mark would have loved the artwork – and what it stands for, ‘giving the gift of life’. He would have loved the fact that this highlights organ donation.”

Mark’s family are sharing his story in the hope of supporting other patients and families at Tameside Hospital. His family, friends and colleagues have come together to raise funds for the Critical Care Unit through Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity, including support towards a proposed memorial garden for patients and families.

The fundraising page has already exceeded £10,000, making steady progress towards their goal of hitting £30,000 before Mark’s birthday on 13 August. This date also happens to be World Organ Donation Day, making it even more poignant for Mark’s family.

The family also want to encourage others to have open conversations with their loved ones about organ donation.

"Our message has always been clear from the moment we lost Mark,” Dawn Letham said, “One life can be lost, but up to nine lives can be saved because of that one loss.

“Two minutes is all it takes for families to sit together and discuss their wishes, register their wishes, and officially sign up."

Donations to support the Critical Care Unit’s memorial garden can be made via JustGiving at: https://justgiving.com/page/memorialgarden-mark.

It is quick and easy to register your donation decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register. Call 0300 123 23 23 or visit http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk.