The school holidays can bring warmer weather, trips away, more time outdoors and a chance to make memories with the kids. But 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.
The 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.
If anyone in your family regularly takes prescription medicines, don’t forget to check how much you have at home - especially if you are going away. It is easy to lose track when you are out of your usual routine. Don’t leave it to the last minute - order your repeat prescription 2 working days in advance. download the NHS app https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/, or order via econsul on our home screen.
CROMPTON VIEW SURGERY is here to help you and your family this summer. We are open MONDAY - FRIDAY 8am - 6.30 pm. Phone and online appointments make it quick and easy to get the help you need. You can get in touch with us. You can ring us on our telephone lines 01204 463090.
Your ‘just in case’ summer contact list:
- Teeth: Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Service – call 0333 332 3800. Open 8am to 10pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Mental health: free 24/7 mental health crisis support helplines.
Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford or Wigan: call 0800 953 0285
Bury, Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, Oldham, Stockport, or Tameside and Glossop: 0800 014 9995.