1. Get help to buy food and milk

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    The NHS Healthy Start scheme aims to help those who are pregnant or have responsibility for at least one child under the age of 4, who are on a qualifying benefit or a low income.

  2. Healthwatch Bury Access Assistance

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    Regular drop in session to help you access local health services.

  3. Share your views and experiences of maternity services as a partner

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    Share your views and experiences of maternity services specifically as a partner. You'll also be in with a chance of entering a £50 prize draw!

  4. National survey shows decline in positive maternity experiences

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    Published today (Wednesday 11 January 2023), the findings of CQC’s latest national maternity survey.

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

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    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.

  6. Tell the CQC what your maternity care was like for you in 2023

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    In 2023, Care Quality Commission are conducting a major survey on mothers and other people’s experience of maternity care.

  7. £25 million for women's health hub expansion

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    Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care.

  8. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

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    Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at one of our park bench surgeries.

  9. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services.

  10. Bury Sexual Health Service

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    Facebook Live with Bury Sexual Health Service.

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

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    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.

  12. Parent and Baby Wellbeing Group

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    Group for parents struggling with low mood or anxiety.

  13. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish their Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  14. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  15. Improvements needed in maternity services at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust following CQC inspection

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated three maternity services run by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust as requires improvement following an inspection in March.

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

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    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.

  17. The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published by the Care Quality Commission

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    Majority of patients remain positive about care they receive when in hospital but over a third say their health deteriorated while waiting for treatment.

  18. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

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    Healthwatch Bury will be attending various groups in Bury this autumn and winter.

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

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

  20. Could you be the Healthwatch Bury board member we have been looking for?

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    We are currently on the lookout for people that could add their valuable skills and experience to our board of directors as we look to build on the work we have been doing and strive for bigger goals.

  21. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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    Save the date for the Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting 2023.

  22. Healthwatch Bury Women’s Health survey

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    Healthwatch Bury has launched a new engagement project focused on understanding how women manage their health and wellbeing.

  23. Vaccinations during pregnancy

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    'Vaccinations during Pregnancy' campaign has just kicked off, aiming to shine a light on the importance of flu, COVID-19, and whooping cough vaccinations for pregnant women and those planning pregnancies.

  24. Every Second Counts This Winter

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    Every year, North West Ambulance Service face increasing demand for their service during the colder months.

  25. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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    We would like to invite you to the Healthwatch Bury's Annual General Meeting 2023.

  26. Reporting care to the CQC

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    Care Rights UK want to hear your experience of reporting poor care to the CQC.

  27. Our Christmas opening hours

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    Our phone line Christmas and New Year opening hours.

  28. GP Patient Survey 2023

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    In early January, NHS England will invite around 2.4 million randomly selected people registered with GP practices to answer a GP Patient Survey questionnaire about their experiences.

  29. Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter?

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    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  30. Wellbeing Circle Bury

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    Free support and activity drop-in sessions for older people.

  31. ‘Help Us, Help You’ Cancer - Earlier Diagnosis

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    NHS England has launched a new phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer earlier for patients, when it is easier to treat.

  32. GP Access for patients with Sensory Loss or Physical Disability

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    We want to understand the needs and experiences of patients and invite you to join our online event.

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

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    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.

  34. Five big issues people with cancer in the UK are concerned about right now

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    Macmillan Cancer Support are currently working on a project to spread the word on the issues facing people with cancer in the UK.

  35. Information and advice for the public ahead of industrial action by junior doctors

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    Industrial action by junior doctors and dentists working in hospitals is taking place for 72 hours from 7am on Monday March 12th to 7am on Thursday March 16th and will impact all hospitals across Greater Manchester and some GP services

  36. NHS prescription charges to increase from 1 April

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    NHS prescription charges to increase by 3.2% from 1 April.

  37. Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours

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

  38. Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life.

  39. Menopause Awareness

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    Talking all things menopause in our Facebook Live Awareness Session.

  40. May Measurement Month

    Advice and Information -

    Raised blood pressure is the number one cause of pain and disability in Greater Manchester. It can increase your risk of experiencing a serious health problem like a heart attack, stroke or dementia.

  41. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

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    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  42. Measles Information

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    With cases of measles on the rise in the UK, parents and guardians are being urged to ensure that children are up to date with their vaccinations.

  43. Making a complaint about primary care services

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    How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023.

  44. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

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    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

  45. Type 2 Diabetes prevention week

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

  46. 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.

  47. Domestic Abuse Support and Prevention for children and young people

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    A new partnership for Bury residents, or a Bury cared for children in out-of-borough placement.

  48. Bury volunteers return to help NHS trial new cancer screening test

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    Volunteers from Bury are being invited to return to a mobile clinic next week for their second appointment as part of the NHS-Galleri trial.

  49. Healthwatch Bury Annual Report 2022-23

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    Our annual report for 2022-2023. Giving a background to what we have been doing, how we have helped people in the borough and contributed to the system.