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Announcement

A person's hand is being held by another person wearing blue medical gloves, with a small drop of blood on the fingertip from a finger prick. On the table are medical supplies, including a lancet, gauze, and bandages, prepared for blood collection or testing.
Potential to save more lives with expansion of blood borne virus testing in NHS GM Emergency Departments
Read more about Blood borne virus testing programme expanded in Greater Manchester

Healthy Living

A group of happy people wrapped up in warm coats, hats and scarves enjoying a wintery walk outside.
People with long-term conditions should take extra steps to look after their health during the winter season
Read more about How to manage long-term conditions in winter

Health Advice

Dr Helen Wall, posing with a yellow Bee Network bus with our Get Winter Strong ad on the side.
We started our winter vaccination campaign ‘Get Winter Strong’ in September, and now that all appointments are open for those eligible, the campaign is gathering momentum at pace.
Read more about NHS Greater Manchester gets moving with their Winter Strong plans!

Case study

Andy speaking at a national conference.
A man has completed an inspirational 1,000-mile charity trek from Lands End to John O’Groats in a battery-powered quad bike – partly thanks to support provided by NHS Greater Manchester.
Read more about Inspirational Andy is living his dreams thanks to personalised support from NHS Greater Manchester

Healthy Living

COVID-19 can cause symptoms that last weeks or months after the infection has gone. This is known as Long COVID, or post-COVID syndrome. Long COVID does not always go away, it is a condition that needs assessment and treatment. It’s important to seek help if you need it. If you think you may have Long COVID visit our new web page for information and advice on how to access help and support in Greater Manchester.
Read more about Long COVID support in Greater Manchester

Health News

Oldham is to invest more than £300,000 of additional funding (2022-2023) to increase Oldham’s Long COVID-19 service.
Read more about Oldham to invest a third of a million pounds to help those with long covid
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