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Get immediate help with minor illnesses and injuries:
- Coughs
- Colds
- Headaches
- Flu
- Back pain
- Sprains
- Burns and scalds
- Animal bites
- Cuts and grazes
- Minor head injury
- Norovirus
- Cold Sores
Pharmacists can also advise on minor illnesses and injuries:
Alternatively you can visit your nearest Minor Injury Unit:
Oxford Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M13 9WL
Tel: 0161 276 1234
8.00am – 10.00pm
Second Floor (Boots)
32 Market Street
Manchester
Lancashire M1 1PL
Tel: 0161 839 6227
8.00am – 8.00pm
Railway Street
Altrincham
Cheshire WA14 2RE
Tel: 0161 413 7705
Mon-Fri: 8.00am-8.00pm, Sat/Sun: 10.00am-6.00pm
If you wish to get advice or see a Nurse or Doctor, please visit our Consulting Room.
Consulting room
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For Health reviews, including Asthma reviews and Smoking cessation please visit our Health Review and Assessment Clinic.
Call 111
Visit a Pharmacist
- No appointment necessary
- Many pharmacists have a confidential area
- Open till late and at weekends
The Manchester Red Eye Service
- Walk-in assessment and treatment for red, sore or itchy eyes through your local optometrist.
- Free service available to all patients over the age of 12 years who are registered with a Manchester GP.
- provides a patient experiencing recently occurring red eye conditions with appropriate treatment closer to home or work.
Visit a Dentist
10am-10pm Weekends and Bank Holidays.
Contact a Doctor
Travel Room
Travel Room
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Vaccinations, medication and travel advice
Travel Assessment
We offer a full travel advice and immunisation service. If you are travelling abroad please complete and submit the travel form in plenty of time (we recommend 6-8 weeks) before your journey.
Do you need vaccinations?
Before you travel, it’s important to find out whether you will need vaccinations for the country you’re visiting. The following websites will help you.
Wellbeing Centre
Wellbeing Centre
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Support for Young Carers
A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a relative who has a condition, such as a disability, illness, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol problem.
To view the services on offer from Manchester please visit the Manchester City
Website: hsm.manchester.gov.uk
Manchester Carers Centre
Manchester Carers Centre deliver a range of a free, high quality support services for unwaged Carers in our City, including information and advice, emotional support, practical help, community drop-ins, breaks, social activities and access to grants and training.
Facebook: manchester.carers.centre
Twitter: @mcrcarers
Telephone: 0161 27 27 270
Website: www.manchestercarers.org.uk
Carers UK
They’re here to make sure that no matter how complicated your query or your experience, you don’t have to care alone.
Telephone: 020 7378 4999
Website: www.carersuk.org
CHAMP (Children's Health and Monitoring Programme)
CHAMP helps parents/carers to understand their children’s growth and to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Telephone: 0797 694 7895
Website: www.champ.cmft.nhs.uk
Email: champ@mft.nhs.uk
West Didsbury Sure Start Children's Centre
Sure Start Children’s Centres are places where children under 5 years old and their families can access a wide range of support services and information including early education, childcare, health and family support.
Telephone: 0161 219 2111 (Tricia Wood)
Website: hsm.manchester.gov.uk
Email: p.wood@manchester.gov.uk
Childhood illness visual guide
Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts.
Website: www.nhs.uk
Vaccination planner
Download a personalised vaccination calendar, which highlights the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by.
Download from: www.nhs.uk
Meetups in Manchester
Getting together with real people in real life makes powerful things happen. Side hustles become careers, ideas become movements, and chance encounters become lifelong connections. Meetup brings people together to create thriving communities.
Website: www.meetup.com
Greater Manchester Youth Network
Greater Manchester Youth Network is a youth organisation that provides opportunities for young people and supports youth organisations that work within Greater Manchester.
Facebook: gmyouthnetwork
Twitter: @gmyn
Telephone: 0161 274 3377
Website: www.gmyn.co.uk
Withington Assist
Assist is a small charity based in Withington that helps support older people living locally. With the help of over 40 volunteers we run a range of regular social activities, exercise classes and day trips as well as giving lifts, befriending, and advocacy.
Website: www.withingtonassist.org.uk
Manchester Community Central
Manchester Community Central provides Manchester’s voluntary, community and social enterprise sector with an extensive range of resources, information and tools designed to meet current and future development needs.
Facebook: VCMOfficial
Twitter: @McrCommCentral
Telephone: 0333 321 3021
Website: www.manchestercommunitycentral.org
Friends of Fletcher Moss Park and Parsonage Gardens
Regular activities include a Volunteering session every Tuesday morning in Parsonage Gardens, a second Volunteering session every Wednesday afternoon at Fletcher Moss Park, and a Health Walk every Monday afternoon from the Visitor Centre at The Croft, Fletcher Moss.
Website: www.fletchermossgardens.org.uk
Friends of Didsbury Park
Like minded people with a common interest in the wellbeing of the park.
Website: www.friendsofdidsburypark.com
Parrs Wood Environmental Centre
Our current activities include:
- Gardening – basic skills and more specialised levels
- Environmental awareness and education
- Watching, recording and encouraging wildlife
- Open days
- Talks
Home Community Cafe
Home is an independent cafe for all the community. A place to meet, make friends, make stuff, eat cake and drink proper coffee. A place where you belong. We are a registered charity, run by volunteer Home-Makers, and we have an ethos that’s as wholesome as the delicious, freshly prepared food that we serve.
Facebook: homecommunitycafedidsbury
Twitter: @homecafe_M20
Instagram: @homecommunitycafe_m20
Website: homecommunitycafe.org
Email: bookings@homecommunitycafe.org
Address:
Home Café
Emmanuel Church
6 Barlow Moor Road
Didsbury
Manchester, M20 6TR
Didsbury Good Neighbours
Didsbury Good Neighbours is a charity whose aim is to support senior members of the community through a volunteer befriending service and a programme of weekly activities.
Telephone: 07749 504298
Website: www.didsburygoodneighbours.org.uk
Manchester Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service
At the Manchester Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service (MIDAS), CGL’s teams work in partnership with service users to assess their requirements and to plan individual treatment plans and support that will help service users to address their problems and achieve their personal goals.
Facebook: changegrowlive
Twitter: @changegrowlive
Website: www.changegrowlive.org
ADS: Addiction Dependency Solutions
ADS is a leading UK drug and alcohol charity operating throughout the North and the Midlands. With decades of experience treating drug, alcohol and more recently prescription drug addiction, we provide the right treatment and get to the root of addiction.
Facebook: ADSolutionsUK
Twitter: @ADSolutionsUK
Telephone: 0161 831 2400
Website: www.adsolutions.org.uk
Change Grow Live
CGL Manchester is a recovery focused service, committed to supporting people to achieve goals and become drug free; we are aware this can take different routes and timescales for people.
Telephone: 0161 945 8772
Website: www.changegrowlive.org
Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps
Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.
Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk
One You Drinks Tracker - Mobile App
Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
One You Days Off - Mobile App
The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Drinkline
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.
Telephone: 0300 123 1110
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Telephone: 0800 917 7650
Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Email: help@aamail.org
Talk to Frank
If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Telephone: 0300 123 6600
Text: 82111
Website: www.talktofrank.com
Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Manchester eTherapy Service
This service offers a range of online therapy courses, across Manchester, to support people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia and sleep-related problems.
Telephone: 0161 226 3871
Website: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
Manchester Mind
Manchester Mind is an independent local mental health charity which delivers services to young people and adults. Our vision is of a city that promotes good mental health and treats people with mental health problems positively, fairly and with respect.
Telephone: 0161 769 5732
Website: www.manchestermind.org
42nd Street
42nd Street supports young people aged 11-25 years with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, promoting choice and creativity.
Twitter: @42ndStreetmcr
Telephone: 0161 228 7321
Website: 42ndstreet.org.uk
Email: theteam@42ndstreet.org.uk
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Website: kooth.com
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org
Beat Eating Disorders
We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected by eating disorders, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.
Helpline: 0808 801 0677
Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Re-Engage
At Re-engage (formerly Contact the Elderly), we work within your local community to set up regular social gatherings for small groups of people over 75, on their own, and hoping to find new ways to get out and about that suit them at this time of life.
Twitter: @reengageuk
Telephone: 0800 716543
Website: www.reengage.org.uk
Email: info@reengage.org.uk
Age UK Manchester
Age UK Manchester are a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.
Twitter: @AgeUKManchester
Telephone: 0161 833 3944
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk/manchester
South Manchester U3A
U3A (The University of the Third Age) is a UK-wide movement which brings together people in their ‘third age’ to develop their interests and continue their learning in a friendly and informal environment.
Website: u3asites.org.uk/south-manchester
Email: smu3ambrship@gmail.com
Didsbury Good Neighbours
Didsbury Good Neighbours is a charity whose aim is to support senior members of the community through a volunteer befriending service and a programme of weekly activities.
Telephone: 07749 504298
Website: www.didsburygoodneighbours.org.uk
Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Telephone: 0800 4708 090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Dementia
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org
Citizens Advice Manchester
We now have a phone located in the practice which patients can use to contact Citizens Advice Manchester – just lift the receiver to get connected immediately. You can either discuss your issue there and then, or request a call back at a more convenient time; there’s also a voicemail service so if your call can’t be taken you can leave a message for someone to call you back, or member of staff at the surgery can refer you in. The service is there to help with any non-medical issue – problems with benefits, issues with housing, concerns about finances, managing your energy bills, difficulties at work, or just getting more connected to your community and finding activities you can get involved in.
Expert Patients Programme
Expert Patients Programme is a free NHS Service to support people to manage their long term health conditions. If you would like to learn helpful tips to control your symptoms and feel more in control and positive, please contact us. The programme consists of 6 weekly sessions for two-and-a-half hours at local venues across Manchester. It is also helpful for carers of people who live with long term conditions
Telephone: 0161 371 2105
Email: mft.epp@nhs.net
University Hospital of South Manchester Maternity Ward
If you choose to give birth at UHSM our highly skilled, caring team, will support you to have the most healthy and smooth pregnancy and birth possible. We offer both a midwife-led birthing centre and a consultant-led delivery suite. Our facilities include the largest number of birthing pools in the country, making our unit a popular choice for women wanting to find out more about having a water birth.
Telephone: 0161 291 2942
Website: www.uhsm.nhs.uk
Email: community.clerks@uhsm.nhs.uk
Midwife Appointments
When you become pregnant you will have various choices ahead of you. The earlier you seek advice the more options you have, you can request an appointment with a Midwife for a check-up and to discuss your options.
Fresh 4 Manchester
If you are pregnant you can visit one of our FRESH clinics where a member of staff can support you to access the right health care and services that can offer you further help and support.
Telephone: South Manchester – 07970 976902
Website: www.fresh4manchester.nhs.uk
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Download from: play.google.com
Download from: itunes.apple.com
Withington Community Hospital
Withington Community Hospital provide personalised care, advice and management to women experiencing problems associated with the menopause.
Women can access the service by self referral.
Telephone (Switch): 0161 701 1555
Direct line: 0161 701 1535
Website: www.thenorthernsexualhealth.co.uk/Menopause
Fax: 0161 701 1527
The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health & HIV Service
The Northern Contraception, Sexual Health and HIV Service website provides services across North, Central and South Manchester, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford, offering you a free, confidential and friendly service.
Twitter: @TheNorthernISH
Telephone: 0161 701 1555
Website: www.thenorthernsexualhealth.co.uk
Better2Know
Better2Know is the leading provider of Sexually Transmitted Infections testing in Manchester. You can get tested for HIV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C – or a combination of these. Results are reported to you within 30 minutes while you wait.
Website: www.better2know.co.uk
UHSM’s Sexual Health Service
UHSM’s sexual health service offers a specialised and confidential service to patients in South Manchester. We provide screening, diagnosing and treatment of a range of sexually transmitted infections.
Telephone: 0161 217 4939
Website: www.uhsm.nhs.uk
MASH: Manchester on street Health
We’re a charity that provides free and confidential support for women who are sex working in Greater Manchester.
Telephone: 0800 1830 499
Website: www.mash.org.uk
Email: helenc@mash.org.uk
Marie Stopes Manchester Centre
We provide NHS-funded abortion and vasectomy care, as well as self-funded treatment. Treatments include; Medical abortion, Surgical abortion, Abortion aftercare, Vasectomy, Contraception and Counseling.
Telephone: 0345 300 8090
Website: www.mariestopes.org.uk
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year.
Website: www.brook.org.uk
National Sexual Health Helpline
If you would like to talk to someone about a sexual health issue, you can call the national sexual health helpline. Your call will be treated with sensitivity and in strict confidence. The Sexual Health Helpline is open from 9am-8pm, Monday-Friday.
Telephone: 0300 123 7123
Website: www.nhs.uk/oneyou
Family Planning Association
They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.
Telephone: 0300 123 7123
Website: www.fpa.org.uk
University Hospital of South Manchester Smoking Cessation Clinic
The UHSM Smoking Cessation Nurse is here to support anyone who wishes to give up smoking.
Telephone: 0161 291 5030
Website: www.uhsm.nhs.uk
Email: Cheryl.Pearse@uhsm.nhs.uk
Stop Smoking Manchester
Manchester Stop Smoking Service provides free NHS support to help you quit smoking. Support is available from trained professional advisor at a number of venues across the city including pharmacies, GP practices, community centres, local markets etc. The service is open to anyone who lives or works in Manchester.
Telephone: 070 3167 0366
Website: www.stopsmokingmanchester.co.uk
Quit with help
Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.
Website: www.quitwithhelp.co.uk
Physical Activity Referral Scheme (PARS)
The Physical Activity Referral Service helps people living with long term health conditions to increase their levels of physical activity in a safe and structured environment. The sessions are run across Manchester in local leisure and community centres.
Telephone: 0161 882 2591
Website: www.gmmh.nhs.uk
Walking for Health
Walking for Health is England’s largest network of health walks with over 400 active schemes, helping people across the country lead a more active lifestyle.
Website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Didsbury Runners
We are a friendly and inclusive running group, that meet for regular runs in the South Manchester area. Didsbury Runners is managed by volunteers and is completely not-for-profit. Our motivation is to spread the fun of running and support the running community in South Manchester.
Twitter: @didsrun
Website: www.didsburyrunners.co.uk
Manchester Girls Can
We’re here to support you to try something new or return to something you loved before, through the huge range of activities available to you in Manchester.
Facebook: manchestergirlscan
Twitter: @MCRgirlscan
Website: manchestergirlscan.co.uk
Weight Watchers
Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.
Website: www.weightwatchers.com
Slimming World
You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.
Website: www.slimmingworld.co.uk
Health Review and Assessment Clinic
Health Review and Assessment Clinic
Here we can help you monitor your condition
Health Reviews
Prescriptions and medicines centre
Prescriptions and medicines centre
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Prescriptions
Local Pharmacies
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0161 434 3665, 828 Wilmslow Road - Boots
01614454285, 717 Wilmslow Rd - Disbury Pharmacy
0161 445 2492, 676 Wilmslow Road - Tesco Superstore
0345 6779239, Tesco Pharmacy, Parrs Wood Lane - Lancewise Pharmacy
0161 432 3467, 6 Queensway, Burnage - Cocker Pharmacy
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