1. Shake up this Summer!

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    10 Minute Shake Up is back and aims to inspire children to rebuild confidence in being physically active and develop new and longer-term physical skills and most importantly, have fun!

  2. Study of palliative and end of life care experiences of people of African and Caribbean descent during Covid-19

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    One in four UK families miss out on end of life care. People from Ethnic Minorities face barriers when accessing end of life care services and are less likely to receive good care.

  3. Aqua - vacancy for a Lived Experience Panel Member

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    Lived Experience Affiliates support and challenge Aqua’s programme of work; from developing the ideas, designing the programmes and in their delivery and evaluation.

  4. Beacon Service Calendar of Events and Activities

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    The Beacon Service at Bury VCFA provide a social prescribing service offering a totally person centred approach to anyone aged over 18 and registered with a Bury GP.

  5. Better Health Campaign

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    Public Health England has launched the latest Better Health campaign, to encourage adults across the nation to lose any excess weight, eat more healthily and get active this summer.

  6. Abcdiagnosis - Nordic walking instructor training for people with a diagnosis of breast cancer

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    Do you know what Nordic walking is or the benefits for breast cancer patients?

  7. Elective Care Survey

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    Are you’re waiting for a routine or non-urgent surgery? Do you have ideas, experiences, views that could help local hospitals to consider different ways of working together to improve services?

  8. Digital Access and Isolation Survey

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    Healthwatch Bury wants to hear from people about digital access and isolation.

  9. 'Park bench' surgeries launched by Healthwatch Bury - as featured in the Bury Times

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    A SERIES of 'bench surgeries' have been undertaken so a health watchdog can gauge public reaction to health and social care services.

  10. The Prince's Trust - Courses starting in August & September in Greater Manchester

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    The Prince's Trust are currently offering a range of online and in-person courses to help young people build confidence, develop new skills and gain valuable work experience.

  11. Pandemic Impact Report from Mind

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    Mind have published a report which summarises the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people with mental health problems across England and Wales.

  12. Department for Work & Pensions - Shaping future support: The Health and Disability Green Paper

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    Shaping Future Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper aims to explore how the benefits system can better meet the needs of disabled people.

  13. Local health chief reminds the most vulnerable and carers to get their Covid jab

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    Dr Linda Charles Ozuzu, the North West’s lead for the NHS Covid-19 vaccine programme, is urging everyone with a long term health condition to take up the offer of a Covid-19 vaccine.

  14. Maximus Employer Led Programme - August 2021

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    Maximus are pleased to be working with JW Lees and Travelodge on their latest recruitment drives and are delighted to promote the following Employer Led opportunities to work for these employers.

  15. Review of Older People’s Day Services (Bury Council)

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    Bury Council is currently reviewing a number of older people’s day services.

  16. NICE are looking for lay members to join the Interventional procedures advisory committee.

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    NICE are recruiting a lay member to join the interventional procedures advisory committee who will contribute to developing guidance for 3 years.

  17. Rochdale and District Mind Courses & Support Groups

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    Find out what courses are running at Rochdale and District Mind

  18. HAF funded summer activities for SEND families

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    Bury2gether have organised a range of activities, in partnership with Bury Council, for SEND families over the summer holidays funded by HAF (Holiday and food activity program).

  19. New data reveals true extent of the number of children living with type 2 diabetes

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    This is an alarming wakeup call, as type 2 diabetes is known to be more serious in children. Also worrying is the news that only 30% of children who live with the condition are receiving the care they need to live well with diabetes.

  20. Difficulties accessing NHS Dental Services in Greater Manchester: a joint report

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    During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services.

  21. Vaccination clinic schedule - week ending August 29, 2021

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    Getting vaccinated and getting your second dose - information provided by Bury Council and NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

  22. Did you use NHS 111?

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    NHS 111 is now the recommended first step whenever you might need urgent treatment or A&E. We want to know how that has worked for those who have used it.

  23. Live Well Move More

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    Diabetes UK are running free physical activity classes for people living with diabetes.

  24. From Monday – Covid jabs for 16 and 17 year olds

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    All young people in Bury aged 16 and 17 will, from Monday (23 Aug), be able to get a Covid jab and get protected against coronavirus.

  25. What kind of Community Champions do we want in Bury?

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    Bury Council have been busy recruiting community champions from across our diverse communities to help spread accurate information about Covid-19, hear what’s important to communities and create a network of community voices at a grassroots level.

  26. Bury Veterans Hub-Cafe

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    On Wednesday 1st September Bury Veterans Hub CIC will be bringing a breakfast club to Radcliffe.

  27. Vaccination clinic list up to Sunday 5th September

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    Covid-19 vaccination clinic schedule for next week (up to Sunday 5th September) and details of the Whitefield pop up clinic taking place on Tuesday 31st August

  28. Are you or your loved ones waiting for hospital care? Share you views

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    Millions of people have had their treatment delayed by the pandemic – are you one of them? We want to know if you’re getting the advice, information and support you need while you wait.

  29. Salford patients are first to use ground-breaking app for Long Covid

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    People in Salford living with long Covid are being supported with the help of a ground-breaking mobile app and clinical website to track their recovery and improve their health.

  30. Vaccination clinic schedule - week ending September 12th

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    Vaccination clinic schedule in Bury for week ending 12th September.

  31. Princes Trust Level Up Course

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    The Princes Trust have a great opportunity starting 13th September for 16 – 25 year olds covering the many different industries that make up the Media, IT and Digital sectors

  32. Borough to shine a light on suicide and support Greater Manchester’s Month of Hope

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    World Suicide Prevention Day 2021 is on Friday (10 Sep), launching a Month of Hope which will run until World Mental Health Day on 10 October.

  33. Half of all 16 and 17-year-olds receive life-saving COVID vaccine

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    New figures show 50% of all teens aged 16 and 17 have had their first COVID jab, just four weeks after the green light was given for this age group.

  34. Vaccination clinic schedule up to 19th September 2021

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    Vaccination clinic schedule up to 19th September 2021.

  35. Have you used AskMyGP? Tell us about it.

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    During the pandemic, more people than ever have used AskMyGP to access a GP appointment. But how has it worked for you?

  36. Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live Sessions

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    We are keen to redefine how engagement opportunities are delivered and are fully maximising online avenues to do this, aiming to help bridge the gap between the public and health and social care services.

  37. Pregnant women in Greater Manchester urged to get lifesaving Covid-19 jab

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    All pregnant women in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to take up the offer of a lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine whatever stage of pregnancy they are at.

  38. First and second dose Covid-19 vaccination clinics ending 26th September

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    Information about first and second dose Covid-19 vaccination clinics taking place (ending 26th September), along with reference to the booster and flu campaign and for this new phase.

  39. Diabetes UK update - upcoming online events

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    There are still places available on a programme of free to join online webinars from Diabetes UK.

  40. Level Up at The Princes Trust

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    The Princes Trust are running a course called Level Up, a 3 week course starting on 8th November until 26th November revolving around technology and Digital Skills and Media.

  41. Vaccination clinic list ending 24th October

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    For patients due their first or second Pfizer Covid-19 vaccination.

  42. Powerful Together!

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    Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for Manchester's disabled adults!

  43. Vaccination Clinics in Bury - week ending October 31, 2021

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    First and second dose Covid-19 vaccination clinics.

  44. Public health briefing for the borough of Bury – 22 October, 2021

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    Covid-19 cases steady, but remain very high.

  45. The Prince's Trust - Courses starting in November in Greater Manchester

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    The Prince's Trust are currently offering a range of online and in-person courses to help young people build confidence, develop new skills and gain valuable work experience.

  46. Youth Drop In (Radcliffe)

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    An informal 'Youth Drop in session' age 10 - 14 year old and live in Radcliffe.

  47. Public health briefing for the borough of Bury – 29 October, 2021

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    As we head into winter we’re in a better place than this time last year. But Covid-19 has not gone away and we need to do all we can to stop the spread.