Springfield Medical Centre

Getting your winter vaccines can help to protect you and the people around you from getting seriously ill.  Most people with a lung condition can get winter vaccines for free. Visit our website to find out more about why it’s important to get vaccinated: orlo.uk/e2PKh

Greater Manchester suffers from some of the worst air pollution levels in the UK, leading to high asthma rates and up to 1,200 early deaths each year. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

It's #NationalFitnessDay 💪 Did you know we have a keep active programme? The programme is designed for anyone living with a lung condition and includes three levels to help you start slowly, and build up gradually. ➡ Find out more: orlo.uk/cJv7u

⚠🚧 We’ve taken over #ToxicAirPlaygrounds in London, Manchester, and Birmingham 🚧⚠ 99% of playgrounds in the UK have dangerous levels of air pollution. Children deserve to breathe clean air while they play 🛝 Join us in the fight for clean air: orlo.uk/9sTUf

Our free harmonica lessons are a fun way to help manage your lung health and make new friends. We have a new harmonica group starting on 29 August. Places are limited so make sure you grab yours now: orlo.uk/zIf3W

Our systems are all back to normal now but we have a backlog of cover from Friday. Please bear with us, there may be a slight delay in getting prescriptions.

Almost two thirds of people don’t know that you can self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies online to access treatment for anxiety and depression. You can refer yourself or talk to your GP: nhs.uk/talk

We did it! Thank you to everyone who sponsored us, £980 raised for @CR_UK #RaceForLife @raceforlife

Questions about your child’s breathing? Don’t miss our special event for parents and carers of children with asthma. You’ll learn tips and tricks to help your child enjoy being active with their asthma. As well as how play can help manage their breathing. orlo.uk/YYB7S

We have information about UK cancer screening programmes and eligibility for transgender and non-binary people on our website 👇 Like and share to raise awareness of this important information this #PrideMonth 🔁

Everyone needs a safe place to live, but homelessness is rising sharply. The next Government must act to change this. Our letter, signed by over 50 organisations, urging party leaders to take decisive action should they lead the next Government. #AHomeForEveryone

It is so important to have a smear test! As soon as you get your invite, call us + get it booked #Salford #Smear #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/c…

This #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek we’re sharing the most common symptoms of #CervicalCancer 👇 If you notice anything unusual for you, speak to your GP. It probably won’t be cancer but if it is, an early diagnosis can make all the difference ❤ 🔁 RT to raise awareness. 1/2

The General Election is a pivotal moment in which to address the rise in poor mental health. With 70 other mental health organisations, we stand by the Centre for Mental Health, which has set out concrete policies we want to see adopted as part of a ten-year, cross-government mental health strategy. #AMentallyHealthierNation: centreformentalhealth.org.uk/publications/m…

There are very high pollen levels across the country this week. If you suffer from hay fever, our website has some useful info on easing your symptoms ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/hay…

Air pollution contributes to up to 43,000 early deaths annually in the UK. Unless the next government takes much-needed action, toxic air will continue to have a lifelong impact on all our lungs 🫁 📢 Join us in the fight for clean air: orlo.uk/YAzHB #CleanAirDay

Air pollution's impact on child health is unacceptable. We need political parties to step up and commit to clean air laws now to reduce air pollution and protect children, as well as funding to help those who need it to switch to cleaner travel options 🌍 orlo.uk/YVP3q

In the run up to the #generalelectionl2024 @asthmalunguk are calling on all parties to take lung health seriously. It's the 3rd biggest killer and costs the UK economy £188bn a year. Join us + ask your local candidates to stand up for lung health action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/151542/ac…

Today is #WorldAsthmaDay. Join us in supporting @asthmalunguk to raise awareness about asthma triggers+ the importance of having an asthma action plan. Together, we can breathe easier + live healthier lives. bit.ly/4djzwn4

Greater Manchester Mayoral Election Transport Hustings (5.30pm, Wednesday 10th April) Hear from Mayoral candidates about their transport priorities and vision. There will be an opportunity for questions from the audience. eventbrite.com/e/greater-manc…