Keep well
Looking after our own physical and mental wellbeing is something we should all feel supported to do.
Whether you’re growing up, getting on, or growing older in Greater Manchester, there’s lots of advice, ideas and services to help you live your life to the healthiest.
Browse the pages and articles below for support.
While You Wait
If you (or someone you care for) are waiting on planned hospital care, you are likely to have concerns and questions. Our While You Wait pages provide further information and advice, along with handy resources, to help you manage your physical and mental wellbeing while waiting for hospital care.
Find out more about While You Wait.
Get to know where to go
When you use the right NHS
service, you get the right
treatment sooner.
Find the range of NHS services available to you and your family, so when you’re not feeling well, or need treatment straight away, you know where to go.
Winter vaccinations 2024/2025
Stay well this winter – get your winter vaccinations. Free vaccines are available for those most at risk of being unwell if they catch flu, Covid and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Visit our NHS GM winter vax pages.
Little lungs
Bronchiolitis is a common viral infection in Greater Manchester and across the UK. It affects 1 in 3 children under two. It is most widespread during winter (November to March), and it is possible to get it more than once. Our page is here to help you know the signs, treatment and when to get help.
Who's who at your GP Practice
A wide range of healthcare professionals work at your GP practice to make sure patients receive the care they need as quickly as possible.
Measles - don't let your child catch it
Sadly, the number of children catching measles is rising in Greater Manchester, that’s why it’s important that your child is fully protected before they start the new school year.
To get the best protection for your child they need to have two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. If your child hasn’t had both doses they will be more at risk.
Green inhalers
More and more people in Greater Manchester with asthma and COPD are switching to more modern green inhalers.
Many people find greener inhalers relieve their symptoms at least as well as other inhalers or even better.
They are more convenient to use and are better for the environment.
Respiratory reviews
If you have asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), it’s important that you continue to manage your symptoms well so you can carry on doing all the things you want to!
That’s why your GP practice will invite you for an asthma review once a year – more often for some people.
Social Prescribing
Social prescribing is help that doesn’t come in a pill, tube or bottle!
Instead, it connects people to activities, groups and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs affecting their health and wellbeing.
Find out more about social prescribing and how it could help you.
Live Well
Live Well is Greater Manchester’s movement for community-led health and wellbeing. Being able to live well means different things to different people.
Public services can do things differently, working with communities, to learn how people, wealth and action can really shift to communities.
Pharmacy First
Pharmacy First makes it more convenient for you to access care. Your local pharmacist can give you advice on a range of conditions and can suggest medicines that can help.
Childhood asthma
Find information and advice about childhood asthma, a common lung condition that often starts in childhood.
Stress Less
Find more information about stress and things you can do to help you manage stress. Stress is a normal reaction in your body, but too much stress can affect your health and wellbeing.
Walk More
Find information and advice about walking. Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to improve your health. Even a small amount of physical activity can make a big difference to your health and wellbeing.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to help others and your community, and give back to society. It is also good for your personally, and has many benefits for your physical and mental health.
Summer Smart
Summer can be hit and miss in Greater Manchester which is why we like to make the most of any good weather!
So make sure your summer isn’t ruined by sunburn, drinking too much, a dodgy tummy or worse.
Check out our tips to help you and your family be #SummerSmart.
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Keeping you safe
Everyone has the right to live their lives safely and free from abuse, harm and neglect.
If you are worried about an adult or a child, and have concerns about abuse, neglect or exploitation, please,don’t ignore it.
Find out more about safeguarding children and adults, and who to contact if you have a concern.
Sleep Well
A good night’s sleep is important to rest and repair your mind and body. You’ll feel the benefits of a good night sleep physically and mentally. If you’re having trouble sleeping, knowing how to sleep better can make a big difference.
Read our sleep well advice.
Love your mouth
Looking after your mouth, your teeth and gums is important for your physical and mental health in every stage of your life.
Read our “love your mouth” advice and introduce some new good habits if you need to.
Only order what you need - medicines waste
A huge amount of medicine items are wasted in Greater Manchester every year. We need your help to reduce this by only ordering what you need. Find out more about how you can help reduce medicines waste.
Loneliness
Chances are you have felt lonely. Most of us do at some point. There are many different reasons for this and sometimes there’s no obvious case – it’s just how we feel! Check out our ‘loneliness’ page for more information and tips to feel less lonely.
What happens when you leave hospital
If you’re ever admitted to hospital, the plan to get your home – or to your next place of care – will start as soon as possible. Read about what to expect and how you can help.
Childhood immunisations
Vaccines are important all year round.
Infectious diseases can be very serious in babies and young children.
That’s why your child is offered free and safe NHS vaccinations.
You will receive an invitation for the vaccinations from your GP practice.
Your child needs to have some vaccinations more than once to make sure they are fully protected.
We’ve set out the vaccines your child should have and when on our childhood immunisations page.
