The school holidays can bring warmer weather, trips away, more time outdoors and a change to make memories with the kids. However, Summer can be challenging too. Less time in school and more time 'playing out' can make minor injuries more likely and little ones can still pick up bugs. With no school dinners and everyone at home, food bills can go through the roof - whilst others can feel isolated and alone as community activities slow down, and friends and family go away. Summer can be tough!
Get to know where to go and you can find the help and support you need quicker - so more time for summer fun. To find the right service for your needs, go to the 'Get to Know Where to Go' page on the NHS Greater Manchester Website - see link below.
Our local pharmacies can give expert advice on minor illnesses, including over the counter medicines. For some conditions they can now provide prescription medicine, if needed - without a GP appointment. For more information, go to the 'Think Pharmacy First' page on the NHS Greater Manchester website - see link below
If anyone in your family regularly takes prescription medicines, don't forget to check how much you have at home - especially if you're going away. It's easy to lose track when you're out of your usual routine. Don't leave it to the last minute - order your repeat prescription at least one week before you are due to go away.
Your 'just in case' summer contact list:
- Teeth: Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Service - call 0333 332 3800. Open 8 am to 10 pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Eyes: Greater Manchester Urgent Eye Care Service - go to www.primaryeyecare.co.uk/find-a-practice Available all week, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Mental Health: free 24/7 mental health crisis support helplines - for Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford or Wigan call 0800 953 0285, for Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport or Tameside and Glossop call 0800 014 9995
- Not sure what to do? Call NHS 111 or got to https://111.nhs.uk/ (over 5 years of age only)
The Dunstan Partnership is here to help you this summer. We are open as normal, 8 AM to 6.30 PM, Monday to Friday. If you need to make an appointment with the GP, please go to the Appointment tile on this website to find out how to make an appointment. Alternatively, you can call us on 01204 463777
