Health Services in Manchester

This section contains information about health and health services in Manchester, including:

• the structure of the NHS in Manchester
• the work of the Manchester Joint Health Unit
• the Shared Commissioning Strategy
• information about relevant Council services
• Valuing Older People
• information about health related events in Manchester
• a glossary of some of the abbreviations and terms used in the field of health and neighbourhood renewal.

Food Futures

Food Futures is a new partnership of the public and private sectors and communities, working together to improve food in the city. More information about this initiative can be found on the Food Futures website.

Getting Manchester Moving

The Getting Manchester Moving campaign is a citywide physical activity awareness campaign aimed at weight management and obesity. Healthy Eating is also included. More information about the campaign can be found on the Getting Manchester Moving website (external site).

Consultation

Information about current NHS consultations dealing with healthcare services across Greater Manchester can also be found on this site.

Information and advice

For information about a particular illness or condition, or for advice on how to stay healthy, contact NHS Direct Online (external site) or call the NHS Direct telephone service on 0845 4647.

Disabled people

Information about health and social care support for disabled people is available on the Directgov website (external site).

Mental health

For access to other websites containing straightforward information about mental health go to the Mental Health in Manchester site (external site).