1. Improving discussions about resuscitation for relatives in COVID-19

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    This project explores how discussions about resuscitation can be improved for relatives and carers who had a conversation about resuscitation with a medical professional on behalf of a family member or relative during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  2. Safer sleep advice for anyone looking after a young baby

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    Safer Sleep Week (14th - 20th March 2022) is The Lullaby Trust’s national campaign, raising awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) also known as ‘cot death’ and the safer sleep advice that reduces the risk of it occurring.

  3. Funded activities for children with SEND

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    Bee Inclusive with funding provided by the 'Let's Do it' Health Improvement Community Fund have organised a number of funded activities for children with SEND.

  4. Two thirds of carers do not see lower standards of care during the Covid-19 crisis as acceptable

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    New research published today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) shows that two thirds of unpaid carers view a lower standard of care during the Covid-19 crisis as unacceptable, despite the massive pressures that care services and carers are under.

  5. Let’s Do It Community Fund

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    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 1 January 2022 to March 2022.

  6. Healthwatch Bury at Bury Pride 2022

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  7. Living Well with MS

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    Are you recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or need more information on living well and what services and support are available across Manchester.

  8. Would you like to Get Vocal about lung cancer & radiotherapy?

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    Do you have experience of radiotherapy for lung cancer or cared for someone that's had radiotherapy for lung cancer?

  9. SEND Local Offer Bury - Transition and Preparing for Adulthood

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    Join Bury Council and Bury College to find out more about what college courses, supported employment and social opportunities are available for your young person when planning their future goals post school and college.

  10. Lost in translation – improving access to translation and interpreting services

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  11. Support for families with disabled children

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    Contact provide advice and information about any concern a family might have about raising a child with additional needs.

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

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    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.

  13. Board Minutes - 22nd March 2022

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    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 22nd March 2022

  14. Vaccination clinic list - clinics until the end of April 2022

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    Covid-19 vaccination clinics in Bury.

  15. Pharmacy opening hours this Easter

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    The Easter and early May bank holiday hours are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  16. New nice guidelines recommend wider access to flash and cgm

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    Diabetes UK are celebrating the publication of new guidelines by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) which recommend wider access to Flash and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people living with diabetes on the NHS.

  17. Free wellbeing courses provided by Bury Adult Learning Service

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    Feeling down, anxious, fed up, experiencing low mood or know someone who is?

  18. Accessing life after stroke services and support following a stroke

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    Improving the long term support available for people who have had a stroke in Greater Manchester.

  19. Men's Health Week

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  20. The Samaritans - The big listen

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  21. World Breastfeeding Week

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  22. World Suicide Prevention Day

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  23. World Patient Safety Day

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  24. International week of deaf people

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  25. International Day of Sign Languages

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  26. World Pharmacists' Day

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  27. Black history month

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  28. ADHD awareness month (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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  29. Dyslexia week

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  30. POSTPONED: Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgery

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  31. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgery

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  32. Free courses during World Autism Acceptance Month

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    School leaders, teachers, parents, college staff - join Ambitious about Autism in celebrating Autism Acceptance Month 1-30 April 2022 with free taster Autism Education Trust courses.

  33. Bury Pharmacies Services - Public Survey

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    Local people are invited to share their experiences when using local pharmacy services in Bury. This feedback will help to ensure that pharmacy services meet the needs of local people.

  34. World mental health day

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  35. Developmental language disorder day

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  36. Movember

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  37. National Stress Awareness Day

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  38. Healthwatch Bury Health Access Assistant

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  39. 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.

  40. Free travel scheme for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester

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    Transport operators in Greater Manchester are working together to support Ukrainian arrivals by offering them free onward travel to their final destinations in the UK.

  41. Health and care over the Easter holiday period

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    Useful phone numbers and websites for health and care over the Easter holiday period.

  42. Over-75s urged to book their extra spring Covid booster jab

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    People who are eligible for an extra spring booster Covid jab are being urged to book an appointment at one of Bury’s vaccination clinics.

  43. While You Wait Leaflet

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    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.

  44. National Self Care Week

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  45. CQC publishes report on child and adolescent mental health wards at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of the child and adolescent mental health wards (CAMHS) provided by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in January.

  46. Homes for Ukraine Welcome Pack

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

  47. Free course for people who are feeling down, anxious, fed up or experiencing low mood.

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    Bury Adult Learning Service can offer a free course for people (19+) who are feeling down, anxious, fed up or experiencing low mood.

  48. Local Team Launch Research on Helping Carers for People Living With Dementia

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    The Empowered Conversations team has secured National Institute for Health and Care Research funding to run a research trial in Greater Manchester.