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Stories

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Fataneh, an internationally recruited midwife working in Wigan shares what she loves most about her role ahead of International Day of the Midwife (5th May)
Read more about International Day of the Midwife – internationally recruited midwife Fataneh shares what she loves most about her role

Health Advice

NHS App. 66.8 million prescriptions ordered.
The NHS App will be the safest and easiest way for patients to request their repeat prescription – giving them more control over their healthcare and taking away the hassle of unnecessary trips to the GP practice.
Read more about Ordering repeat prescriptions via the NHS App – putting patients in control

Healthy Living

A group of friends outside, enjoying each other’s company. The text reads. Stress Less. Making small changes to #StressLess will have a big impact on your health over time.
Why making small changes can have a big impact on our stress levels
Read more about ‘Make Monday Matter’ and help manage your stress levels

Health Advice

Silhouette of a person with their head in their hands. Text next to the image reads 'Autism and suicide awareness training'
NHS Greater Manchester has commissioned life-saving online training to support those who are concerned that an autistic person they know may be at risk of suicide
Read more about New suicide awareness training to support autistic people in Greater Manchester

Healthy Living

Two people are stood behind a desk in a pharmacy fulfilling daily tasks. One person is wearing green medical scrubs and a hijab, and the other person is wearing a white shirt, tie and trousers.
The Pharmacy First service provides some prescription medicines for seven conditions, if needed, without a GP appointment. Meaning you can get help without the wait.
Read more about Think Pharmacy First

Health News

Headshot of Sir Richard Leese and a quote from Sir Richard which reads 'This latest research reinforces what we know, that working together in partnership, locally has better outcomes and supports people to live healthier, happier lives. It's encouraging that our approach has seen increases to healthy life expectancy and better access in some services.'
Research shows that devolution enabled significant improvements in many parts of the health system in Greater Manchester
Read more about Devolution led to significant improvements to health

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NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care holds a public board meeting every month to keep everyone up to date with its plans. All are welcome, including those who need support to attend. Other public meetings, like the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership Board, and events can be found here too.

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