Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership

08/12/2025

Take a break from writing that list for Father Christmas and check out the latest edition of our Partnership Update.
This monthly bulletin is an overview of the work underway across our health and care system in Greater Manchester. Click the link in the comments read.

08/12/2025

The New Pioneers Project in Rochdale empowers people with personalised support, mentoring, and community connections to overcome social and economic barriers. We popped in recently and had a chat with Daisy to find out a bit more about the great work they do.

08/12/2025

Looking after your sexual health is important for everyone. Rochdale Sexual Health Service provides free and confidential sexual health services in Rochdale, including information and advice on all types of contraception, STI testing and treatment. The service is non-judgemental and for people of all ages, genders and orientations.

Everyone is welcome and you don’t need to see a GP first. You can attend one of the walk-in clinics, book an appointment online or phone them. Link to further information in the comments.

06/12/2025

Let's hear from Sarah, Team Leader for Children's Community Nursing Services for Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale, about the importance of getting your child vaccinated against flu this winter.

The children's flu vaccine is a quick, painless flu nasal spray - but remember to complete the consent form from school.

Keep them protected. Head to the link in the comments or search 'NHS GM winter vaccinations'.

05/12/2025

📣 Ribblesdale Medical Practice Supporting Homeless Flu Vaccinations

Ribblesdale Medical Practice is proud to be donating clinical time to support Homeless Flu Vaccinations on:

🗓 Wednesday 10th December 2025
⏰ 9.30am
📍 Kay Gardens (36 Haymarket St, Bury, BL9 0AY)
(Delivered from a roaming vaccination van)

If you, or someone you know, is homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in temporary accommodation, you may be eligible for a free flu vaccine.

Flu can have serious consequences, especially for those facing difficult living circumstances so please spread the word and help us keep our community safe this winter.

No appointment needed. Just come along. 💙

Bury GP Federation
Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership
Caritas Red Door Bury
Horizon PCN

04/12/2025

This week is Grief Awareness Week, and a chance to recognise how any type of loss can affect our wellbeing.

There’s no right or wrong way to feel — grief affects everyone differently.

If you're finding things difficult, there’s support that can help.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/grief-bereavement-loss/

04/12/2025

We took a moment to slow down in Broadfield Park, right in the heart of Rochdale.

Sometimes getting out into a green space is all you need to clear your head, reset, and get a bit of calm back.

Fresh air, open space, no fuss - it's always worth it.

03/12/2025

Important message from Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust about their Emergency Departments.

Please remember that the Emergency Department is for serious and life threatening emergencies only.

If you require help and it doesn't fit into this category, please use alternative services. NHS 111 is always the best place to start if you are not sure - online or give them a call - and they can direct you to the best place.

- If you need help in British Sign Language (BSL) an NHS 111 SignVideo service is available.
- If you have a hearing problem, use text relay. Call 18001 111 using the Relay UK App or a text phone.

Our Emergency Departments are currently very busy. There are a lot of poorly patients and our colleagues are doing their very best to see and treat everyone as quickly as they can, so please be patient and kind.

If you have been waiting a long time, we are very sorry. We are treating those with life-threatening and critical illnesses/injuries. If you are feeling unwell, there may be a more appropriate service that can help you faster, if you are unsure what to do visit 111 online. 111.nhs.uk

03/12/2025

Found ourselves somewhere you can picnic, ponder, meet a dinosaur (yep, you read that right), or get lost in a postcard-worthy view.
Locals will know this crown jewel.
Where are we?

02/12/2025

Our followers from Tameside and the surrounding area!

Check out this opportunity to give feedback on your local services to Healthwatch Tameside

JUST LAUNCHED: Tameside General Hospital A&E - Have Your Say!

Have you visited A&E in the past 18-months? We're delighted to have launched a new research project to improve patient experience at Tameside General Hospital A&E.

Tell us about your experience and help improve care for everyone.

👉 Take part in our short survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYSMHG5
📞 Prefer to talk? Call us on 0161 667 2526.
📩 Or email us at info@healthwatchtameside.co.uk.

02/12/2025

If a you or a family member are affected by dementia, you don't have to face it alone.

Live in Heywood, Middleton or Rochdale? The Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Service is there for you.

Compassionate and experienced dementia support advisers like Angie provide tailored information, guidance and practical support so you can:

- understand more about the diagnosis
- live well with dementia