How to stay healthy and well this winter
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 under extra 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 the Get To Know Where To Go page on the NHS Greater Manchester website.
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 Think Pharmacy First page on the NHS Greater Manchester website. 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 – www.primaryeyecare.co.uk/find-a-practice. Available all week, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Mental health: go to https://111.nhs.uk or call 111 and select the mental health option 2.
- Not sure what to do? Go to https://111.nhs.uk (over 5 years of age only) or call NHS 111.
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Some local pharmacies will have different opening hours on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day. Check times using the link below.
https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/bankholidaypharmacy/
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Need help when we're closed?
Call our normal number and listen to the recorded message. Or call NHS 111 and ask about GP out of hours service.
If you have a hearing problem, use text relay. Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK app or a text phone.
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Need to see a dentist urgently?
Call the Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Care Service on 0333 332 3800.
Following an assessment, you will be offered a same-day or next-day appointment, given advice, or directed to other services.
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The urgent eye care service provides assessment and treatment for eye problems that come on suddenly such as:
- changes in vision;
- a red or painful eye;
- something in your eye that won't come out;
- flashes or things floating across your eye.
https://www.primaryeyecare.co.uk/find-a-practice
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If you're not sure what to do or where to go, go to NHS 111 online at https://www.111.nhs.uk.
It's available all day, every day.
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