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Support this winter

This Winter could be hard for many people- and cost of living worries can have a big impact on health and wellbeing.  

If you are worried about: 

Benefits and rent, debts or bills, food or staying warm, please ring Manchester’s Cost of Living advice line on freephone 0800 023 2692 Monday to Friday, 9am–4.30pm. More information is also available at manchester.gov.uk/coladvice or text: 07860 022876.  

Extra money you may be entitled to:  

Check if you are eligible for Pension Credit by calling charity Independent Age for free on 0800 319 6789 Monday to Friday, 8,30am–5.30pm, or visit www.independentage.org.  

Pension Credit is a very important benefit because it gives access to other benefits, such as social tariffs, the Warm House Discount, cheaper broadband, free TV licences, lower water bills, and now the Winter Fuel Payment. You need to apply for Pension Credit by 21 December. 

Stop smoking

  • Quit with help

    Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.

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  • NHS Quit smoking

    Quitting is much easier when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from. Check out their advice, tools and tips.

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    NHS: Quit smoking

  • Get Support Now

    Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance.

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    www.nhs.uk/smokefree

  • Greater Manchester Health Hub

    Stopping smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health. Join the 300,000 people in the UK that have already #QuitforCOVID.

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    www.gmhealthhub.org/smoking

  • Manchester Stop Smoking Service

    Manchester Stop Smoking Service provides free NHS support to help you quit smoking. Support is available from trained professional advisor at a number of venues across the city including pharmacies, GP practices, community centres, local markets etc. The service is open to anyone who lives or works in Manchester.

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    www.stopsmokingmanchester.co.uk

  • My City Health

    Whether going it alone, using telephone support, e-cigarettes, app’s or medications, there’s lots of helpful information to boost your chance of quitting. No single way is best, choose whichever option is right for you.

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    www.mycityhealth.co.uk/smoking