With colder temperatures and shorter days – plus all the coughs, colds and bugs doing the rounds – winter can be tough for us all. Our NHS also comes extra under pressure too so it’s more important than ever to know what to do and where to go if you’re feeling under the weather. To find the right service for your needs, go to – Get to know where to go | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership
Or download this helpful booklet : Get To Know Where To Go leaflet (PDF)
Your local pharmacy can give expert advice on minor illnesses, including over the counter medicines and prescription medicine for some conditions (age restrictions apply) without a GP appointment. For more information, go to the Pharmacy First | Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership. If you take regular medicines on repeat prescription, don’t forget to order in good time before the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.
Your ‘just in case’ winter contact list:
- Teeth: Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Service – call 0333 332 3800. 8am-10pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays. ·
- Eyes: Greater Manchester Urgent Eye Care Service – Find a Practice – Find your nearest participating Optical Practice. Available all week, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Mental health: go to Get help for your symptoms – NHS 111 or call 111 and select the mental health option 2.
- Not sure what to do? Get help for your symptoms – NHS 111 (over 5 years of age only) or call NHS 111.