Earlier this year, the NHS 111 service launched NHS 111 First. When a person feels they need to visit A & E, they are asked to contact NHS 111 before they do.
A wide range of work is underway in Tameside to reduce waiting times and provide support for patients who are waiting for operations, surgery, and hospital appointments.
During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services.