1. Migrant Health Animations from Public Health England

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    These animations explains the entitlements to NHS services and to vaccination for migrants in England and are aimed at healthcare professionals who support migrants in their practice.

  2. COVID-19 vaccination programme: patients without an NHS number and/or who are not registered with a GP

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    With the full opening of Cohort 12, every person in the UK over 18 years of age is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

  3. Digital Access and Isolation Survey

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

  4. '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.

  5. Bury GP service Mystery Shopping Report

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    Many Bury GP surgeries are requiring new patients provide identification before allowing them to register, despite NHS rules saying ID is not needed.

  6. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

  7. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

  8. 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.

  9. Your choices in the NHS

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    Did you know that in many cases you have the legal right to choose where you have your NHS treatment?

  10. 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?

  11. World AIDS Day

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    World AIDS Day takes place on 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

  12. Digital Access and Isolation report

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    More and more services are encouraging people to access services online. This was part of the NHS plans prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, however the shift to online services was accelerated considerably as a result. Our report examines this.

  13. Healthwatch Bury weekly virtual drop in sessions

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    Healthwatch Bury wants to give people an opportunity to have their say about health and social care services while they stay safe.

  14. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

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

  15. COVID-19 Lockdown Experiences in Bury Survey Report

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    In June and July 2020, Healthwatch Bury gathered feedback from 47 respondents, gathering people’s general experiences of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  16. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

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

  17. Pharmacy Collect: Local Pharmacies Now Stocking COVID Tests Through New Advanced Service

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    Community pharmacy teams in Greater Manchester are this month starting to offer free coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits as they help to support the lifting of national restrictions and the pandemic recovery.

  18. Book or manage your coronavirus vaccination – age 45+

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    Use this NHS service to book a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination or manage your appointments.

  19. Order coronavirus (COVID-19) rapid lateral flow tests

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    Use this NHS service to order free packs of rapid lateral flow tests to be sent to your home in England.

    A pack of tests contains 7 tests. You can order one pack per household each day

  20. Tell us about your dentist experience during COVID in Bury

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    Get in touch with Healthwatch Bury and tell us your experience of dentistry during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  21. Let us know what you think about the COVID-19 vaccine

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    Please spare a few moments to tell us what you think about the COVID-19 vaccine. The NHS is doing everything it can to deliver COVID-19 vaccines in the Bury area.

  22. Book or manage your coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination - age 40+

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    Use this NHS service to book a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination or manage your appointments.

  23. Become a Covid-19 community champions

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    COVID-19 and the various measures taken to manage the virus and protect us, continue to impact everyone in Bury.

  24. BBC Asian Network is helping people in the South Asian community to spot potential vaccine scams

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    As coronavirus vaccines are being rolled out across the UK, fraudsters are using this as an opportunity to scam people. The NHS is warning everyone to be vigilant about fake vaccination invitations.

  25. COVID-19 guide for carers and family supporting adults and children with learning disabilities or autistic adults and children

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    A Social Care Institute for Excellence guide to help family members and carers living with and supporting adults and children with learning disabilities.

  26. NCA celebrates its nurses on Nurses Day

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    THE Northern Care Alliance NHS Group (NCA) is shining a light on its nurses and all they have achieved during the pandemic for International Nurses Day, which takes place on 12 May.

  27. Information to help you keep safe and well during the cold weather

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    Public Health England (PHE) are encouraging people to look out for those who are vulnerable during low temperatures.

  28. NHS Guide to self-isolating at home with suspected Coronavirus

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    Important information to keep you safe while isolating at home.

  29. Gypsies, Roma, Travellers and Showmen unite to Give COVID the Jab

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    A powerful new film from Romany journalist and film maker Jake Bowers, backed by the NHS in Surrey, is encouraging Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen to give COVID the jab and get vaccinated.

  30. ‘IT’S BEST TO TEST’

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    Many people with Covid-19 have mild, or even no symptoms, but can still spread the virus. With regular self-testing we can slow the spread, help protect the most vulnerable in our families and communities and start to get back on our feet.

  31. New research exploring vaccination confidence provides vital lessons for public health campaigns.

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    Healthwatch England has joined forces with Traverse to explore vaccination confidence among people from African, Bangladeshi, Caribbean and Pakistani backgrounds living in the UK.

  32. Support for residents affected by Coronavirus

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    Financial support for Bury residents affected by Coronavirus.

  33. Latest measures to drive down Covid in Bury

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    Extra support to carry out Covid vaccinations and testing is coming to Bury to drive down the increasing rate of coronavirus infection.

  34. Covid-19 in Greater Manchester

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    A summary of key findings and experiences of the coronavirus pandemic across Greater Manchester.

  35. NHS sets up specialist young people’s services in £100 million long COVID care expansion

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    The NHS is setting up specialist long COVID services for children and young people as part of a £100 million expansion of care for those suffering from the condition.

  36. Get your Covid jab at these upcoming clinics

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    There are lots of Covid vaccination clinics coming up in Bury where residents can get their first and second jabs.

  37. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury – 2 July, 2021

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    There are now walk-in vaccination clinics nearly every day of the week in the borough.

  38. Northern Care Alliance - Long Covid Talk

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    The NCA Membership team is hosting a virtual ‘Your Health Matters’ talk on the topic of Long Covid on Tuesday 13th July 2021.

  39. Local NHS Leaders Echo National Nurse Chief's Message to Help Keep Patients and Staff Safe as Restrictions Lift

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    Senior NHS doctors and nurse leaders responsible for patient safety and infection prevention across four local hospitals and community healthcare services are asking members of the public to continue to follow the ‘hands, face, space’ rules.

  40. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury - 16 July, 2021

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    Bury’s health leaders are urging people to remain cautious from Monday 19 July when Covid-19 legal restrictions will be lifted.

  41. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury - 23 July, 2021

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    Let’s act carefully as we take the next step. England has now moved to step 4 of the roadmap with most legal restrictions being lifted.

  42. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury - 30 July, 2021

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    The weekly rate of new cases up to 24 July was 389.5 per 100,000 which was the 9th lowest rate out of the 10 areas in Greater Manchester, and below the average for the North West.

  43. Health, care and wellbeing services during Coronavirus pandemic Survey Report

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    Almost two thirds of Bury residents say that the pandemic affected their mental health, and many had operations cancelled.

  44. 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.

  45. Managing your mental health as lockdown eases

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing.

  46. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

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    Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  47. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury – 6 August, 2021

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    Bury’s Covid-19 infection rates have fallen once again, although there are signs that the decrease in cases has slowed in recent days.

  48. 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.

  49. The COVID-19 vaccination is available and it is your right to be protected from infectious diseases

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    The COVID-19 vaccine is free to everyone in the UK. This includes all migrants.

  50. Covid-19: Long Covid Management - FREE booklet

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    A FREE 40-page booklet that explains how people with Long Covid can safely learn to manage their symptoms and any continuing disability.