Started seeing flashes or new floaters across your eyes, have a sudden change in vision, or red or painful eyes or eyelids? If you live in Greater Manchester and are registered with a GP, book an assessment with the Urgent Eye Care Service 👁️ 👉 primaryeyecare.co.uk #GTKWTG

Strep A is a common type of bacteria. Most strep A infections are mild and easily treated but some can be more serious. If your child is poorly and getting worse, contact 111.nhs.uk or your GP. A pharmacist can also give advice: nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy #GTKWTG

Chilly weather can make your teeth sensitive 🦷 If you have pain in your mouth, teeth or gums you should contact your dentist. If your dentist is closed or you don’t have a regular dentist, call the Greater Manchester Urgent Dental Care Service on 0333 332 3800.

Getting woken up in the middle of the night by your little one with a snotty cold isn’t fun, and worse when you don’t have supplies to help! Stock up with a winter first aid kit 🩹 See our handy guide to keep your family healthy this winter 👉 gmintegratedcare.org.uk/3-steps-to-kee… #GTKWTG

Winter can be a difficult time for people living with loneliness or experiencing social isolation, especially those who are elderly or vulnerable. Age UK have lots of advice to help if you or someone you know is lonely. Visit ageuk.org.uk/information-ad… #GTKWTG

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year filled with health, hope and happiness from all at Healthier Wigan. 🎇🎉🙌

This week, some services will be affected due to strike action. Please continue to come forward for NHS care. If you need urgent medical help, use 111, and if it is a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 999.

This winter, please keep our Emergency Department less busy by choosing the right service for you. We are currently experiencing high demand on our emergency services, please think before you attend 🚨👇

Local residents can help by remembering that hospital A&E departments/999 should only be used for life-threatening illnesses & injuries. For conditions which are less urgent, please use NHS 111 instead.

Are you aged 55-74? ✔️ AND a current or past smoker? ✔️ Do you live in #Hindley? ✔️ If so, the NHS can offer you a Lung Health Check. Look out for your invite from your GP. Missed your appointment? Contact us on 0161 529 0900 to rebook bit.ly/3ZrVPjG #GMLungHealthCheck

Today has come to be known as #BlueMonday. This is a myth of course; we can all have mental health troubles at any time. Let’s talk about the things we do everyday to help manage our mental wellbeing. It might just help someone out. “I look after my mental wellbeing by…”

⚠️Weather warnings are in place until Friday❄️ Don't forget to check in on friends, family and neighbours who may be more vulnerable. Snow and ice can also lead to slips and falls, remember that our Leigh Urgent Treatment Centre is open 7am - 9pm each day.

Please do your bit to help the NHS this winter❄️ Our services are under increased pressure right now, and choosing the right place for your child to be treated could help make a difference. WWL’s Consultant Paediatrician, Dr Martin Farrier shares some handy tips 👇

We are currently experiencing a high demand on our Emergency Department. If it is not an emergency please use NHS 111 online to determine the most appropriate place for your health needs - 111.nhs.uk

Past and current smokers in #Leigh aged between 55–74 years old are being invited to have an NHS Lung Health Check in a drive to save more lives. The service will be available at Tesco Extra in Leigh from today 22/1/24➡️ gmcancer.org.uk/gmcancernews/c… #GMLungHealthCheck Wigan Council

This week is cervical cancer awareness week 📣

It’s #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek. Here are the symptoms of cervical cancer. It’s important to know that these symptoms can be caused by other conditions, but if you experience any, you should get them checked. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/cer…

#Measles can be a serious infection that can lead to complications, especially in young children & those with weakened immune systems. Measles spreads easily but it is preventable. Make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with your #MMR jabs or catch up on any missed jabs.

Our Emergency Department is for serious and life-threatening conditions. If you need medical help but it is not an emergency or life-threatening, please use other alternatives such as: NHS 111 📞 Self Care 🩹 Your local Pharmacy💊 Urgent Treatment Centre 🏥 Your GP 🩺

Kofi Josephs - professional basketball player, model and business - owner talks openly with us about his mental health struggles and how he coped during difficult times. #ShiningALightOnSuicide #TimetoTalk Kofi Josephs Greater Manchester Mental Health Mind @rethinkmentalillness Rethink Mental Illness