1. People’s Experiences of Accessing & Talking to Bury GP’s About Their Mental Health

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    Healthwatch Bury gathered feedback from service users’ regarding their experiences of both before and after accessing their GP’s about their mental health.

  2. Maternity Booking Appointments Report

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    There is wide agreement and a good evidence base to indicate that a woman should undergo a holistic assessment of her health, emotional and social needs in pregnancy, often called her booking appointment, before the end of the 12th completed week.

  3. Mental Health Information on Bury GP websites

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    In December 2017, Healthwatch Bury reviewed all Bury GP websites to ascertain what specific mental health information they contained.

  4. Healthwatch Bury Mental Health Project GP Experience Report

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    As part of Healthwatch Bury’s Mental Health project in 2017/18, we asked GPs to complete a short survey regarding their experiences with supporting patients with mental health.

  5. Carers in Crisis

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    Healthwatch Bury undertook a research project identifying issues and concerns of carers when the person, who is being cared for, is experiencing a mental health crisis.

  6. Mobility Challenges and Opportunities Report

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    Healthwatch Bury undertook a piece of qualitative research to explore the issues and concerns affecting people living in Bury with mobility impairment.

  7. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  8. GP Access in Bury

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    During 2017/18, GP Practices represented one of the most common areas the people of Bury were talking to Healthwatch Bury about.

  9. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  10. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  11. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  12. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  13. Annual Report 2018-19

    Report -

    We have launched our latest annual report covering 2018-19.

  14. Dental Services in Bury Report

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    Healthwatch Bury received a number of enquiries and feedback relating to patients’ experiences of dental care in 2018/19.

  15. Healthy Young Minds / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

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    This report is based on the responses collected in each of the participating local Healthwatch areas.

  16. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

    Advice and Information -

    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  17. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  18. Long Term Plan Greater Manchester Cancer Report

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    In this report, we gather, analyse and present a comprehensive set of responses from the people of Greater Manchester on cancer services in the NHS Long Term plan.

  19. NHS Long Term Plan GM general survey

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    In this report, we gather, analyse and present a comprehensive set of responses from the people of Greater Manchester on all health services in the NHS Long Term plan.

  20. NHS Long-term plan report for Bury

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    In this report, we gather, analyse and present a comprehensive set of responses from the people of Bury on some of the key the topics raised in the NHS Long Term plan.

  21. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  22. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  23. Improving Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services in Bury

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    Rochdale, Oldham, Bury and Trafford Healthwatch worked together to gather the experiences of parents & carers whose children use, or who have used local mental health services, and those of professionals who work within schools and local services.