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The following sites cover all aspects of health in Trafford. Whatever you need to find out about local medical services, hospitals, GPs, pharmacies etc. you will find it here.

Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Eczema, Rhinitis and Urticaria

Many experience manifestations of allergic disease, yet a diagnosis of such problems can be devastating. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with an allergy then YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Meet others in a similar situation, to share tips and experiences on living with allergy, in an informal setting.

Meetings take place on the FIRST MONDAY EVENING OF EVERY MONTH 7-8.30pm

St John’s Church, Irlam Road, Flixton/Urmston, Manchester M41 6AP

Admission free, but donations gratefully received. More information from Michelle on 0161 748 0687,
byrnemichelle@btinternet.com

Discussion Topics For Forthcoming Meetings

July 2nd How to make the Most of Your Medical Appointment

August 6th Living With Eczema; A Patient’s Perspective. (Kathryn Humphries, The National Eczema Society)

September 3rd ‘In Case of Emergency’ -What (and how) to carry in preparation of an emergency

October 1st Allergies That Matter in Asthma - (Dr Rob Niven, Consultant Chest Physician)

November 5th Overview of National Support Groups

December 3rd Christmas Party

Trafford council site - full directory and information on local services

Trafford Primary Care Trust - governing all primary healthcare in Trafford

NHS Direct - emergency advice

NHS Choices - healthy living, news, medical advice

Patient UK - medical advice

Health Protection Agency - The Health Protection Agency is an independent UK organisation that was set up by the government in 2003 to protect the public from threats to their health from infectious diseases and environmental hazards.  It does this by providing advice and information to the general public, to health professionals such as doctors and nurses, and to national and local government.

Local Healthsites - portal to other resources on the net