COVID-19 Staying at home, pre-existing conditions, long Covid and more...

If you think you might have coronavirus or you’ve been in close contact with someone who has it, visit NHS 111 online coronavirus service for advice.

Please view practice news for information and updates about the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

Well-being while staying at home

Staying at home (self-isolating) can be difficult, but it’s important to stop coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading to other people.

If you are eligible then help and support is available with everyday tasks from an NHS volunteer responder. They can help with things like collecting shopping, medicines and prescriptions.

Visit NHS Every Mind Matters for advice, practice advice and support groups.

If you cannot wait to see a doctor and feel unable to cope or keep yourself safe, it’s important to get support.

Mental Health Support

Please see our Mental and Emotional Wellbeing page for some general and COVID-19 specific resources for looking after your general wellbeing during lockdown and the pandemic period”

Keeping Active

To stay fit and healthy whilst at home, try the NHS Home workout videos.

Get urgent support now.

Advice for patients with pre-existing conditions

  • Macmillan – Guidance for people with cancer.
  • Asthma UK – Specific information about COVID-19 for people with asthma.
  • Blood Cancer UK – Coronavirus and covid vaccine information for people affected by leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, MDS, MPN, or any blood cancer.
  • Diabetes UK – Information for people living with diabetes and their families.
  • Kidney Care UK – Guidance for patients with kidney disease.

Additional Information

Long Covid Resources

Long COVID Rehabilitation Programme – Nuffield – This is a free programme being run by Nuffield with limited places available for Manchester residents, to help with ongoing problems of fatigue and lethargy post COVID-19

 

For loss of taste or smell:

Advice for people with high risk

Support for Parents During Lockdown