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Non-urgent advice: We are closed on 31st August 2026 for the bank holiday

For non-emergencies call NHS 111 for free or visit online, support is available in other formats if needed.

Local pharmacies remain an easy and convenient way to get instant expert advice about minor conditions like sore throats and urinary tract infections. And in many cases avoid the need to go to A&E or wait for a GP appointment.

If you need support with contraception, many pharmacies can initiate oral contraception and to supply oral contraception for those already taking it. Many pharmacies also provide Emergency Hormonal Contraception (The ‘morning after pill’), in some cases free - check your local council website for more information.

If you need urgent help when your dental practice is closed or you don’t have a regular dentist, call the Greater Manchester Dental Helpline on 0333 332 3800. It is available 8am to 10pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays. A charge may apply.

Greater Manchester’s Urgent Eye Care Service can provide help quickly if you have a sudden change in vision, red or painful eyes or new flashes or floaters. Go to Minor and urgent eyecare services to find an optician that is part of the service. This is not a walk-in service so always call first.

For mental health crisis support 24/7 call NHS 111 and press 2.

For any life-threatening issues call 999 or go to your nearest emergency department.

A few simple steps can make a big difference – helping to ensure urgent care is there for those who need it most.

Non-urgent advice: Mental Health Support

People in Greater Manchester can now access urgent NHS mental health support via text message.

• Text: 07480 635134
• Available: 24/7

Who can use the service

The service is available to people of all ages who are registered with a GP in Greater Manchester.

It is free, secure, and confidential, and you can text on behalf of yourself or someone else.

How it works

When you text 07480 635134, you’ll be connected to a trained mental health practitioner from your local team. They aim to respond within four hours.

The practitioner will support you through text messages and help you get the urgent care you need. With your permission, they can access your patient notes if you’ve previously received mental health support. This will reduce you having to repeat information and help them provide better, more joined up care.

About the service

This service is part of the Greater Manchester NHS 111 Mental Health team, delivered by Pennine Care, Greater Manchester Mental Health, and local voluntary, community and social enterprise partners.

It's supported by ChatHealth, provided by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.

You can reach us by texting 07480 635134, free of charge, 24/7 or by visiting the ChatHealth website and searching @GMChatMentalHealth.

Important information

This is not an emergency service. If there's an immediate risk to life, or you need urgent physical healthcare, please call 999 or go to A&E.

You can still access urgent mental health support 24 hours a day, free of charge, by calling NHS 111 and selecting mental health option 2, or by visiting NHS 111 online.

Community crisis spaces and other urgent mental health support options are also available across Greater Manchester.

At Millgate Healthcare Partnership the safety, dignity, and well-being of our staff, patients, and visitors is our absolute priority. Everyone who works, trains, or receives care in our practice has the right to feel safe and supported.

We are proud to confirm that we are an official signatory to the NHS Sexual Safety in Healthcare Charter.

What is the NHS Sexual Safety Charter?

Launched by NHS England alongside major healthcare professional bodies, the charter is a formal commitment to enforcing a zero-tolerance approach to any unwanted, inappropriate, or harmful sexual behaviours within the workplace.

What this means for our team and patients:

By signing this charter, our practice commits to 10 core principles, ensuring that we actively build an open, transparent, and safe culture. Specifically, this means we will:

Actively Eradicate Harassment: We work proactively to ensure our workplace is free from sexual harassment, misconduct, or abuse.
Provide Clear Pathways & Support: We maintain clear, confidential reporting mechanisms and provide robust support to anyone who experiences or witnesses inappropriate behaviour.
Take Action: We take every report seriously. All disclosures are handled with complete confidentiality, transparency, and swift, appropriate action.
Train Our Workforce: We ensure our staff receive the appropriate training to recognize boundaries, support colleagues, and act as empowered bystanders.

Zero Tolerance

We expect all staff, patients, and visitors to treat one another with mutual respect. Unwanted comments, inappropriate jokes, or harmful behaviours of a sexual nature have no place in healthcare.

If you have any questions about our commitment, need to make a disclosure, or wish to review our specific safety policies, please contact our Practice Management team directly or use our admin contact form from our website.