Healthcare in Manchester

Newly arrived expats in Manchester will be pleased to know that there is a comprehensive public healthcare system in the UK that offers an excellent standard of care. If you fit the criteria of being 'ordinarily resident' in the UK – living there permanently – you will have access to this system, run by the NHS (National Health Service). Healthcare services are provided at little to no cost, although waiting times can be long.

After arriving in Manchester, you should make it a priority to register with your local General Practitioner (GP). The GP is your first port of call for non-emergency healthcare, and specialist treatment generally requires a referral from a GP.

If you prefer to skip the queue, you can opt to use private hospitals. Although it's expensive, patients are seen to much quicker. If you plan to use this option, you should ensure you're comprehensively insured to cover the high costs.

Pharmacies, or chemists, are readily available in Manchester and can be found on major streets and in shopping malls. Big supermarkets also often have small pharmacies inside.

In an emergency, dial 999 and an ambulance will be dispatched to your location.

Below is a list of some of the main public and private hospitals in Manchester.

Hospitals in Manchester

The Christie

Website: www.christie.nhs.uk
Address: Wilmslow Road, Manchester M20 4BX

Pall Mall Medical

Website: www.pallmallmedical.co.uk
Address: 61 King Street, Manchester M2 4PD

Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

Website: www.mft.nhs.uk/rmch
Address: Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9WL

Salford Royal

Website: www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Address: Stott Lane, Salford M6 8HD

Spire Manchester Hospital

Website: www.spirehealthcare.com
Address: 170 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2AF

Trafford General Hospital

Website: www.mft.nhs.uk/trafford
Address: Moorside Road, Davyhulme, Manchester M41 5SL