When you use the right NHS service, you get the right treatment sooner.
Find the treatment you need at 111.nhs.uk
Our Care & Support section has lots of help and advice about local services and community support.
Visit our Choose The Right Service information page for the different NHS services available.
Local services available
The local pharmacy can offer advice and treatment for lots of minor illnesses, ailments and allergies – without the need for an appointment.
Dental support can be accessed via the Greater Manchester dental helpline (0333 332 3800), which is available from 8am to 10pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays for those who need help urgently when their practice is closed, or do not have a regular dentist.
Greater Manchester’s Urgent Eye Care Service can provide assessments and treatment quickly if a sudden change in vision, red or painful eyes or new flashes or floaters are seen. This is a free NHS service, made up of local optician teams. Available to anyone registered with a Greater Manchester GP. To find out more, visit www.primaryeyecare.co.uk
Mental health crisis support
Free, 24/7 mental health crisis support is available across Greater Manchester.
For Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford and Wigan residents, call 0800 953 0285.
For Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Glossop the number is 0800 014 9995.
Cost of living crisis
Greater Manchester Combined Authority offers local advice and support available to people living in Greater Manchester who may be affected by the cost-of-living crisis. Visit https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/helping-hand.
Bereavement support
The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service is there to help and support anyone living in Greater Manchester that has been affected by a death, no matter how long ago. Visit www.greater-manchester-bereavement-service.org.uk.
Free digital mental wellbeing support
Access free, safe, and anonymous professional support online. There are no waiting lists for support and no referral needed. Access to these platforms is available instantly 24/7. Support available includes: Live chat or messaging with qualified mental health professionals; self-help tools and activities; Visit Kooth (for ages 10 to 25) www.kooth.com or Qwell (for ages 26+) www.qwell.io/.
Alcohol addiction
Support is available to those who may need it. For services in your local area, visit www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/find-alcohol-addiction-support-services
As always the first port of call for non-emergency health needs should be NHS 111 Online or call 111.
