The Health Scrutiny Committee of Manchester Council is scheduled to consider several key reports concerning public health and healthcare provision within Manchester. Discussions are expected to cover updates on a prostate cancer awareness campaign, progress in healthcare-led regeneration projects, and the provision and accessibility of General Practice services. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board and the NHS 10 Year Plan.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign Update

An update is scheduled on a bespoke prostate cancer awareness campaign for Manchester. This campaign was initiated following a motion passed at Full Council in November 2025. The report details the campaign's background, its implementation, and its results. It also touches upon the national position regarding prostate cancer screening and potential future collaboration with GM Cancer Alliance colleagues for a second phase of the campaign. The report highlights that the UK National Screening Committee has recommended against a mass screening programme, instead suggesting targeted screening for specific high-risk groups. The campaign aimed to raise awareness among men over 50, men over 45 with a family history, and Black men, who are at higher risk. The initial phase of the campaign, which ran from February to March 2026, included digital and social media outreach, outdoor screens, and media releases. Feedback from a sample of GPs indicated that a significant proportion were aware of the campaign, and half had observed an increase in patients requesting PSA tests. Future steps involve supporting materials developed by GM Cancer Alliance to help men make informed decisions about PSA blood tests.

Healthcare Led Regeneration

An update is scheduled on the healthcare-led regeneration work occurring across the city. The report focuses on two main areas: the North Manchester programme and developments at Wythenshawe Hospital and in primary care estates. In North Manchester, a significant regeneration programme, valued at approximately £6 billion over two decades, is underway, including the redevelopment of the North Manchester General Hospital site into a state-of-the-art health campus and the delivery of 15,000 homes. The North Manchester General Hospital redevelopment is part of the national New Hospital Programme, with construction anticipated to begin between 2027 and 2028, supported by a budget of £1 billion to £1.5 billion. The report also details plans for a new residential community adjacent to the hospital, focusing on keeping people well at home. Wider partnership efforts aim to maximise the benefits of this regeneration through community engagement, developing neighbourhood-based healthcare, and improving digital and transport connectivity. Social value generated from these developments, including job creation and apprenticeships, is also highlighted. At Wythenshawe Hospital, the masterplan is being refreshed to incorporate adjacent council-owned land, aiming to re-envision healthcare delivery in line with the 10 Year Health Plan and create new housing opportunities. Primary care and community health infrastructure are also being planned alongside housing and economic development to ensure access to modern services that support prevention and care closer to home. Several potential primary care and neighbourhood health hub developments are progressing, including schemes in Harpurhey, Miles Platting, and Wythenshawe Park.

An Overview on the Provision and Access to General Practice services across Manchester

This report will provide an overview of how General Practice services are provided and accessed across Manchester. It builds upon previous information shared with the committee, offering updated context on services designed to improve patient access and utilisation of GP care. The report acknowledges ongoing pressures within General Practice, alongside actions being taken to ensure patients can access their GP practices and receive appropriate support. It will also outline Manchester's programme for modernising General Practice, including initiatives in Primary Care Digital Transformation and Estates and Infrastructure Development. The report notes that Manchester's GP practices are experiencing increasing patient numbers due to population growth, with an average list size of 9,136 patients per practice, compared to the Greater Manchester average of 8,200. The report details national policy shifts towards neighbourhood-based care and the modernisation of General Practice, emphasising digital access routes, structured information gathering, and the optimisation of multidisciplinary primary care teams. It also highlights the significant increase in GP appointments delivered, with over 3.5 million appointments in Manchester during 2025, and the ongoing efforts to improve patient experience and reduce unwarranted variation in service delivery. The report will also address the challenges related to GP estates, with a focus on improving existing premises and developing new facilities to meet growing demand.

Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board Update and NHS 10 Year Plan

This report provides an update on national NHS reform, focusing on the implementation of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and the national Neighbourhood Health Framework. It will cover developments within the Greater Manchester Integrated Care System (GM ICS), including the new NHS GM Operating Model and the development of Place Partnership arrangements. The report aims to show progress in Manchester's efforts to strengthen its place-based approach to health and care delivery. It follows up on a previous report from October 2025, detailing changes and progress over the intervening months. The report outlines the national direction of travel, emphasising prevention, community services, neighbourhood delivery, and integration with local government. It details the development of Place Health and Care Partnerships (PHCPs) as a core element of the NHS GM Operating Model, which will be the primary mechanism for delivering the Neighbourhood Health Framework at a local level. The report also discusses the financial position of the GM ICS, noting a reported deficit and the work being undertaken to understand and address the drivers of this deficit. Manchester's specific financial picture is also presented, including its budget, year-to-date variances, and plans for cost savings. The report highlights the importance of integrated working between Place Partnerships and strategic commissioning teams, with a focus on improving population health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and delivering care closer to home.

Overview Report

This report from the Governance and Scrutiny Support Unit provides a summary of key information for the committee. It includes a monitor of previous recommendations made by the committee, detailing their implementation status. The report also lists relevant key decisions that have been taken or are due to be taken within the committee's remit, as published in the Register of Key Decisions. Additionally, it provides items for information, including reports from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) on inspected organisations within Manchester, detailing their ratings for safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness, and leadership. Finally, the report outlines the committee's work programme, detailing the items scheduled for discussion at this meeting and future meetings.