A mother and daughter were assaulted in a dispute over a road traffic cone, it is claimed. Police have launched an investigation after the incident in Hulme, Manchester part of which was caught on film.
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Reduced services from doctors, pharmacies, dentists and opticians can be cause for concern over long Bank Holiday periods. The pressure on the NHS is expected to spike over the four-day weekend, but there are options in Greater Manchester if people urgently need out-of-hours services.
To make sure that people remain safe as the Jubilee weekend is well underway, here are all the details you need to know about where you can get medical care over the coming days. They include dental help, eye care, GP services, and pharmacy services.
The NHS in Greater Manchester continues to be very busy with high demand for services, high levels of hospital bed occupancy and tackling the elective backlog. Emergency service bosses have warned that, following 'the busiest days we've had this year' over the Easter weekend, they anticipate another high volume of 999 calls.
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Calls handled by NHS 111 rose by 66 per cent over the Easter Bank Holiday, according to North West Ambulance Service (NWAS), which manages the service. NWAS says it is expecting an equally busy period over the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend and is encouraging the public to use the 111 service in the first instance.
The online service works the same as over the phone and is already popular with people who want quick advice about the best options for getting the care they need. These can include getting a call back from a trained clinician or nurse, booking them an appointment in A&E, or providing advice - NHS 111 online is not suitable for under 5s.
Jackie Bell, Head of 111 in the North West, recommends the public try NHS 111 online to get quick health advice:
A mother and daughter were assaulted in a dispute over a road traffic cone, it is claimed. Police have launched an investigation after the incident in Hulme, Manchester part of which was caught on film.
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The Jubilee bank holiday weekend is set to bring more high temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Highs of 17C are expected all across Greater Manchester today with very little rain to dampen spirits.
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The Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend is expected to get off to a sunny start in Greater Manchester. Highs of 19C are forecast for the region today although some areas could see rain later on.
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