1. Dignifying Dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Dignifying Dementia is a local dementia group that supports people with dementia and their carers.

  2. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

    Advice and Information -

    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  3. While You Wait Leaflet

    Advice and Information -

    If you (or someone you care for) are waiting on delayed medical care, you are likely to have concerns and questions. This leaflet aims to provide further information and advice.

  4. Homes for Ukraine Welcome Pack

    Advice and Information -

    The pack contains a lot of useful information about health, benefits, education and other support available.

  5. BRAC Stands for Bolton Bury and Rochdale African Community

    Advice and Information -

    The aim of BRAC is to encourage migrants to engage and participate fully in British society.

  6. Only 2% of the population know all five gynaecological cancers

    Advice and Information -

    The Eve Appeal want everyone to Get Lippy so that everyone knows there are five gynaecological cancers.

  7. New Wellness for Women Service

    Advice and Information -

    ADAB’s W4W Emotional Well-being Service for young women, providing high quality, culturally sensitive emotional support.

  8. 9 million people in the UK are lonely right now. Are you one of them?

    Advice and Information -

    Loneliness has no common cause. Sometimes it can be triggered by a life event or change in situation, or it may not be triggered by anything at all.

  9. Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Free annual diabetic eye screening for people with diabetes aged 12 years and older.

  10. Achieve Recovery Services in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Achieve Bury is here to help you build a life which is important to you and is free from the problems that addiction can bring.

  11. ‘What should happen if you or someone you know experiences a fragility fracture?’- a patient and carer resource

    Advice and Information -

    The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has recently published a resource aimed at patients and carers for the Fracture Liaison Service Database (FLS-DB).

  12. Stop smoking support in Greater Manchester

    Advice and Information -

    Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health, finances and loved ones. Get free help and support to quit in Greater Manchester.

  13. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  14. Get Online Greater Manchester

    Advice and Information -

    Get Online Greater Manchester helps you to access local, regional and national support to get online.

  15. Ukrainian children welcome guide

    Advice and Information -

    This is an introductory welcome guide for children under 18 who are moving from Ukraine to England under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.

  16. Take part in cancer screening

    Advice and Information -

    Translated leaflets for the UK cancer screening programmes.

  17. Power Up the Flavour booklet & Healthy Start translated information

    Advice and Information -

    Can using less fuel still mean an affordable and nutritious diet?

  18. Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  19. Free Mental Capacity Act e-Learning course

    Advice and Information -

    This CPD-accredited online course explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions.

  20. Addiction: Support in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    If you or someone you know struggles with addiction, here are some local and national services that may be able to help.

  21. How to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  22. Stay Well this Winter

    Advice and Information -

    Some important information from the NHS to help you stay well this winter.

  23. Group A Strep - What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Group A streptococcus (GAS) is a common bacteria. Lots of us carry it in our throats and on our skin and it doesn’t always result in illness. However, GAS does cause a number of infections, some mild and some more serious.

  24. Waiting for hospital treatment?

    Advice and Information -

    While You Wait has information and advice to help you manage your physical and mental wellbeing.

  25. Family Information Service

    Advice and Information -

    A free service proving information for parents, carers, children and young people and those working with families in Bury.

  26. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

    Advice and Information -

    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  27. Prevention is the best medicine - what to expect from your smear test

    Advice and Information -

    Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.

  28. What is womb cancer?

    Advice and Information -

    The main symptom of womb cancer is bleeding after the menopause.

  29. Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours

    Advice and Information -

    The Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours between Easter and May 2023 for pharmacies in GM are now available.

  30. Bury Sexual Health Service

    Advice and Information -

    Facebook Live with Bury Sexual Health Service.

  31. World Immunisation Week: 24th to 30th April

    Advice and Information -

    World Immunisation Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.

  32. Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

    Advice and Information -

    Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life.

  33. Type 2 Diabetes prevention week

    Advice and Information -

    Finding out your risk of type 2 diabetes only takes a few minutes, but it could be the most important thing you do today.

  34. How do I get a fit note?

    Advice and Information -

    From 1 July 2022, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can legally certify and issue a statement of fitness for work, or informally known as a ‘fit note’.

  35. What to expect when waiting for care

    Advice and Information -

    The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular, clear and accessible updates to help you plan your next steps while you wait.

  36. St John Ambulance BSL emergency first aid film

    Advice and Information -

    St John Ambulance want to ensure that no one dies through lack of first aid provision.

  37. NWAS Patient Transport Service (PTS) and 999 easy read guides

    Advice and Information -

    North West Ambulance Service have produced an easy read format of their Patient Transport Service (PTS) and 999 guide.

  38. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

    Advice and Information -

    The cost-of-living crisis is putting many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some people can afford to pay. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  39. Macmillan welfare benefit advice and assistance in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Bury & Bolton Citizens Advice are working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide welfare benefit advice and assistance to patients affected by cancer across Bury.

  40. How to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  41. What is the COVID-19 vaccine and how do I get it?

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.

  42. Bury Breathe Easy Group

    Advice and Information -

    Bury Breathe Easy is a local support group for all people affected by lung disease, their family members, friends and carers.

  43. What are the symptoms and treatments for diabetes?

    Advice and Information -

    Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed.

  44. Can I access my GP records online?

    Advice and Information -

    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

  45. Getting started with the NHS App

    Advice and Information -

    Step-by-step instructions for patients.

  46. Youth Service: support over the festive period

    Advice and Information -

    Information about where and when young people can access support over the festive period

  47. Better Health Quit Smoking

    Advice and Information -

    It's much easier to quit when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from.

  48. Cervical Cancer Awareness

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

  49. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

    Advice and Information -

    Join us at a group or event in February and March.