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Waiting for hospital treatment?
Get support, advice and answers to your questions or concerns whilst you wait.
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant some operations and procedures have been postponed, leading to understandable concerns from patients who may be waiting. The NHS is working hard to get people seen as quickly as possible. If you, or someone you care for, is waiting for delayed medical care, you are likely to have concerns and questions such as how long the wait will be, what to do if your condition deteriorates and how to keep yourself as fit and healthy as possible. For information, advice and resources to help manage your physical and mental wellbeing while waiting please visit www.whileyouwait.org.uk There's also lots of support in the community. If your condition starts to worsen, please let your GP or consultant know.
Mental health and wellbeing We’ve all felt the stresses and strains of the last two years but Salford has a wide range of community support to help. Visit www.salfordccg.nhs.uk/getting-advice for information. Whether you’re looking to get fitter, lose weight, stop smoking, sleep better or meet new friends though social activities Salford City Council’s health improvement connect service can help. Call free on 0800 952 1000 or visit www.salford.gov.uk/his START is a Salford based mental health charity that uses creativity and gardening to bring people together and help improve their lives. Find out more at www.startinspiringminds.org.uk or call 0161 351 6000. Six Degrees Social Enterprise can help people aged 16 and over with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. Visit www.six-degrees.org.uk or call 0161 983 0900. Garden Needs is a garden centre designed to help people make friends, learn new skills and use gardening to help their mental health and wellbeing. It is a partnership project between Mind in Salford and Social Adventures. Call 0161 710 1075 or visit www.gardenneeds.org.uk to discover more.
Shout is a 24/7, confidential, free text message support service for adults and young people struggling to cope. Just text SHOUT to 85258 or visit giveusashout.org
Help for young people Young Minds is the UK’s leading charity for children and young people's mental health. Whether you need a reassuring conversation or specialist mental health support, Young Minds can help. Find out more at www.youngminds.org.uk Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous digital support community to help 11- to 18-year-olds with their mental wellbeing. Visit www.kooth.com
