Tag: Greater Manchester
Healthy Living
With an amber heat-health alert in place for the North West until Thursday 25 June, we're urging people to take extra care during the current hot weather and to look out for the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke
Read more about Heatwave health warning: NHS Greater Manchester urges residents to look out for signs of heat illness and check on vulnerable people
Healthy Living
NHS Greater Manchester is urging residents to get their free spring COVID-19 booster before the programme ends on 30 June, with only 4 in 10 eligible people vaccinated so far
Read more about FINAL CALL: only 7 days left for those eligible in Greater Manchester to book their COVID-19 Spring Booster
Health News
Hundreds of older people across Greater Manchester were helped back on their feet at home this winter thanks to a specialist NHS falls response service
Read more about “There is nothing worse than waiting on the floor” – NHS falls service sees 27% rise in call outs across Greater Manchester
News
Talking about death isn’t easy, but it matters. This Dying Matters Awareness Week, people across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to have important discussions with loved ones
Read more about Marking Dying Matters Awareness Week 2026
Health Advice
Ahead of the May bank holiday on Monday, 4th May, NHS Greater Manchester is reminding people who have a repeat prescription to check now that they have enough to last them through the long weekend
Read more about NHS GM advises ordering prescriptions early and know where to go for NHS support this bank holiday weekend
News
During the resident (formerly junior) doctors strike, we're urging people to help ease the pressure on busy hospitals this weekend
Read more about Resident doctor Industrial Action update: NHS Greater Manchester urges the public to only visit A&E for emergencies this weekend to help ease hospital pressures
