Background information – Greater Manchester Review of Paediatric Medicine Hospital Services The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership’s Improving Specialist Care Programme is undertaking a review of Paediatric medicine services. They are looking at how A&E and Observation/Assessment departments can be improved and made more sustainable for the future. … Read More
End of Life Experience Project
Healthwatch Bury is delighted to support a piece of research aimed at improving the quality of ‘end of life care‘ in all settings but we cannot do this without your help. We are aiming to gather information from residents of Bury who have experienced end of life care services within … Read More
Review of Commissioned Older People’s Day Services (non-statutory)
Bury Council is reviewing commissioned Older People’s Day Services (non-statutory). It is important that they have the views of people who use the services and other interested parties, to ensure that quality services are being delivered. The online questionnaires are now live: https://www.onecommunitybury.co.uk/older-peoples-day-services-review The closing date is 11th October 2019. There … Read More
Detecting Cancer Early Research Priorities Survey
Take part in the survey and help generate the top 10 priorities for future research in the early detection of cancer Survey open: 1 December 2018 – 28 February 2019 Almost 360,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer every year*. It is critical that cancer is detected as … Read More
Help shape children and adolescent mental health services by sharing your experience with your local Healthwatch in Greater Manchester
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is the name for NHS-provided services in the United Kingdom for children and adolescents who are having difficulties with their emotional or behavioural well-being. CAMHS services are organised locally, often by local government area and may somewhat reflect the service offered within each … Read More
Public consultation events on Items which should not be routinely prescribed in primary care
In 2017, the cost of prescriptions dispensed in the community was £9.17 billion. This cost coupled with finite resources means it is important that the NHS achieves the greatest value from the money that it spends. We know that across England there is significant variation in what is being prescribed … Read More
Developing a Drug and Alcohol Strategy for Greater Manchester
Drugs and alcohol are everybody’s business. Drugs and alcohol misuse impacts on the health and wellbeing of our residents, the safety of our communities, and the vibrancy and economic future of our town centres and night time economies. As well as causing health problems, such as cancer, liver cirrhosis and … Read More
Bury CCG – Share Your experience in GP patient Survey
Patients from Bury will be invited to share their experiences of GP services in a national survey being sent out in January. A random sample of patients from each GP practice in England will have the opportunity to share their views and experiences in the national confidential GP Patient Survey … Read More
Launching today: Ageing Equally? – call for research project proposals and support provider
Today Ambition for Ageing is launching a new scaled programme, ‘Ageing Equally?’. The ‘Ageing Equally?’ research project is focusing on what makes a good place in which to grow older for people who belong to minority communities. Research from the Ambition for Ageing programme has shown us that marginalisation is … Read More
Bury Council & Bury CCG – Carers Consultation 2018
Bury Council & Bury CCG have applied for funding to the Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership to support carers in Bury the best we can. The proposal includes: Community based support for all carers. Creating additional capacity within the Bury Young Carers Service. Development of on-line self-assessments for adults … Read More