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Providing you with the latest information about COVID-19. Please note: this is an evolving issue and advice is changing regularly. We will endeavour to update our website to correspond with the updated guidance.

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A practical guide to healthy caring is a new resource that provides information and advice to carers.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently issued updated guidance for the use of masks for the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Living with dementia at any time brings everyday challenges for the person and those around them.

Choose and Book is a service that lets you choose your hospital or clinic and book your first appointment. You are allowed to choose any NHS hospital in England or area of residence, however in some circumstances your rights may be restricted.

The Care Act updates the law relating to care and support for adults and for carers, setting out one route for determining entitlements, which works for all groups of people in every circumstances.

In Crisis? Let us point you in the right direction - Free crisis services in Manchester

Sexual health services are also known as genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics. Services provided include Sexually Transited Infection (STI) treatment and medication, contraception provision, HIV testing and treatment, and emergency services.

Regular eye tests are important because your eyes don’t usually hurt when something is wrong. A sight test is a vital health check for your eyes that can pick up early signs of eye conditions before you’re aware of any symptoms.

A guide to accessing health services if you are homeless in Manchester

We have spent a little time recently discussing the topics we think need some attention.