1. 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.

  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. '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.

  4. 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.

  5. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  6. Updated guidance on care home visiting

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    Updated guidance on visiting care homes from the Department of Health & Social Care.

  7. New dedicated mental health services for new expectant and bereaved mums

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    Thousands of new, expectant or bereaved mothers will receive help and support for mental health problems through dozens of new dedicated hubs which are being set up across the country.

  8. Assisted Conception and Fertility Treatment Services Review

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    Have your say in shaping the future of assisted conception and fertility treatment services across Greater Manchester.

  9. Programme launched to prevent unborn children being harmed by alcohol

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    A new initiative is being launched in Greater Manchester to prevent children being left with life-long health problems because of the effects alcohol can have during pregnancy.

  10. Breastfeeding Celebration Week – Breastfeeding help and support

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    Remember, it can take a while to feel confident about breastfeeding, but you're not alone.

  11. 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.