Clinicians in Manchester and Trafford can now access live community data feeds in the GM Care Record (GMCR). This means frontline staff can see essential information such as community care referrals and which community teams their patients belong to, helping to improve care coordination across the region.

With Manchester and Trafford joining the other eight boroughs, all 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester now have live community referral data in the GMCR. This ensures that, for example, wherever a GM resident visits their GP, their community care details are visible which supports safer, faster, and more joined-up care.

This achievement is the result of collaboration between Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Health Innovation Manchester, Manchester and Trafford Local Care Organisations, Graphnet, and NHS Greater Manchester. It marks a key step towards digital maturity and a better experience for patients and professionals alike.

Racheal Jackson-Newsham, Senior GMCR Product Manager at NHS Greater Manchester, said, “Bringing Manchester and Trafford’s community data feeds live in the GM Care Record is a huge achievement. Now, every clinician across Greater Manchester can see the full picture of their patients’ community care. I want to thank our respective Health Innovation Manchester and NHS GM teams along with our partners, for their commitment and hard work in making this happen. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected health and care system for everyone.”

Gareth Thomas, Clinical Director for Digital & Data Products at Health Innovation Manchester and NHS Greater Manchester, said, “Integrating Manchester and Trafford’s community health data into the GM Care Record is a significant milestone for our region. This development means that frontline professionals across Greater Manchester now have a more complete, real-time view of patient care, supporting safer, faster, and more coordinated decisions. It’s a testament to our commitment to digital innovation and partnership working – helping us deliver better outcomes for patients and laying the foundation for future enhancements across Greater Manchester.”