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Health and NHS

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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.

Altrincham Anxiety Group
Mondays 1-3pm @ St George’s Parish Centre, Church Walk, Altrincham WA14 4DB
The Altrincham Anxiety self-help group offers a safe and calm space to talk freely about any difficulties
you are experiencing; providing support and guidance to help you manage your anxiety. The group is free and runs at the same time each week. No referral is necessary just turn up!

Urmston Depression Group
Tuesdays 1.30-3.30pm @ Urmston Library, Golden Way, Urmston M41 0NA
The Urmston Depression self-help group offers a safe and calm space to talk freely about any difficulties you are experiencing; providing support and guidance to help you manage your depression. The group is free and runs at the same time each week. No referral is necessary just turn up!

Contact details for both groups:
communityservices@selfhelpservices.org.uk Tel: 0161 226 3871 Website

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 at St John’s Church, Irlam Road, Flixton/Urmston, Manchester M41 6AP. Admission free, but donations gratefully received. More information from Michelle on 0161 748 068, byrnemichelle@btinternet.com

Healthwatch Trafford Your Spotlight on local services

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

NHS Direct - emergency advice

NHS Choices - healthy living, news, medical advice

Patient UK - medical advice

Trafford council site - full directory and information on local services

Trafford Primary Care Trust - governing all primary healthcare in Trafford