Salford South East Primary Care Network

04/09/2026

Before the excitement of packing bags and moving into university accommodation, NHS Greater Manchester is encouraging new students to make time for one more essential task: looking after their health with this handy checklist:

☑ Register with a GP near your university as soon as possible. You do not have to wait until you are ill to register.

☑ If needed, find a local NHS dentist and understand what dental services are available in your new area.

☑ Make sure your vaccinations are up to date, including taking up the offer of the MenB vaccine if you are eligible.

☑ If you take regular medication, order enough before you move and arrange repeat prescriptions with your new GP if needed.

☑ Look after your mental wellbeing. Starting university can be a big adjustment, so make sure you know where to access support if you need it.

☑ Learn how to use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions, view your health record and access NHS services.

☑ Know when to use NHS 111 for urgent medical advice and when to call 999 in an emergency.

Heading to university? Find out how to protect your health, including MenB vaccination, GP registration, NHS services and more!

01/09/2026

From today, children and pregnant women can get their flu vaccinations ahead of winter.

Children aged 2 and 3 can get vaccinated at their GP surgery, while most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school.

Pregnant women can speak to their maternity team, GP practice or community pharmacy about getting vaccinated.

Find out more ➡️ nhs.uk/vaccinations/flu-vaccine/

29/08/2026

Busy with prep? Along with buying new school shoes and uniform, don’t forget to check that your child’s vaccinations are up to date. It's important that are given on time for the best protection - but it's never too late to catch up! Contact your GP practice to book an appointment. Find out what they need to have and when – go to the GM Integrated Care Partnership website and search ‘Vaccinations When to Have Them’.

26/08/2026

The cancer awareness roadshow will be visiting:

📍Regent Retail Park on Thursday 3 September (10am to 4pm)
📍Tesco, Pendleton Way on Friday 4 September (10am to 4pm)
📍Walkden Shopping Centre on Saturday 12 September (10am to 4pm)

Our friendly team will be on hand to talk to residents about the signs and symptoms of cancer you should look out for, cancer screening and what to do if you’re worried about cancer

Finding cancer early can make all the difference. Why not come along and have a chat with our team 😊

04/08/2026

We've found 20 different deals to help families save money during the school break with some offers just 88p! 🍽️

30/07/2026

Hot weather can affect your health in lots of ways. 🔆

Current Yellow Heat Health alerts mean temperatures could affect vulnerable people, including older adults, babies and young children.

If someone feels faint during hot weather it could be due to a combination of low blood pressure and dehydration. Help those who need support keep cool and stay hydrated. 💦

30/07/2026

The HPV vaccine helps prevent HPV related cancers in both boys and girls – these cancers include cervical, a**l, ge***al, head and neck cancers.

Since the vaccine was introduced in England, there has been a drop in the number of cases of HPV and it is expected to save hundreds of lives every year.

It’s important to sign your child’s HPV vaccine consent form when you receive it.

28/07/2026

28/07/2026

This is Ben from Denton.
He went to see his GP about a persistent cough that wouldn’t go away.
Ben’s doctor referred him for tests at Tameside Hospital which revealed cancer of the voicebox, also known as laryngeal cancer. He was transferred to Manchester Royal Infirmary who were luckily able to treat him.
Ben underwent a total laryngectomy — a major surgery that removed his voice box, followed by 25 rounds of radiotherapy and two 16-hour chemotherapy sessions.
He’s now doing well. He’s back at work and also volunteers as a patient representative for Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance.
We’re sharing Ben’s story to mark which takes place on Monday 27 July.
The main symptom of laryngeal cancer is having a hoarse voice for more than 3 weeks.
Other symptoms can include:
∙ A change in your voice,
∙ Pain when swallowing or difficulty swallowing
∙ Lump or swelling in your neck
∙ Long-lasting cough or breathlessness
∙ Persistent sore throat or earache
∙ High-pitched wheezing noise when you breathe
∙ In severe cases, difficulty breathing
∙ Some people may also experience bad breath, unintentional weight loss, or extreme tiredness.
If you have symptoms for more than 3 weeks that you are worried about, your GP wants to hear from you so please do make an appointment.
The chances are it won’t be cancer, but if it is then finding it early can make all the difference and help you to begin treatment sooner when it is more likely to be successful.
See the link in the comment to read Ben’s story👇