Staying well if you’re waiting for treatment
While you’re waiting for surgery or treatment, there are lots of simple and positive steps you can take to look after your physical and emotional wellbeing.
These steps can help you feel more prepared for your procedure and support a smoother recovery afterwards.
To help you during this time, the NHS in Greater Manchester has created ‘While You Wait‘, a trusted online resource designed especially for people waiting for planned care. It offers clear, practical advice on:
- Keeping active in a way that suits your mobility and fitness level
- Eating well and maintaining a healthy balanced diet
- Managing symptoms or pain safely while you wait
- Looking after your mental wellbeing and reducing stress
- Supporting long term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or respiratory illness
- Accessing local community support, groups and services near you [link to other Bolton services page]
You can explore the full range of resources here, including accessibility features such as over 100 languages and text to speech functionality.
If your symptoms change, worsen, or if you’re worried about anything while you’re waiting, please contact the team named on your appointment letter. We’re here to support you before, during and after your treatment.
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