1. Prescriptions survey

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    Your experiences of getting prescription medication.

  2. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

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    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

  3. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  4. Find out about measles

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    Parents and carers urged to check children and young people’s measles vaccinations

  5. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England

  6. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

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    Join us at a group or event in February and March.

  7. How to get help over the Easter Bank Holiday

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    NHS Greater Manchester is reminding people to be prepared for the Easter Bank Holiday and to order prescriptions at least two weeks in advance to avoid any complications or delays.

  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. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury drop-in sessions & events

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    We look forward to seeing you at one of Park Bench Surgeries or drop-in sessions.

  10. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

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    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

  11. NHS self-referral for tests and appointments for hundreds of thousands of patients

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    Hundreds of thousands more people a month will have the option to refer themselves for key services such as help with incontinence, podiatry, or hearing tests without needing to see a GP, as part of the NHS primary care access recovery plan.

  12. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  13. Getting started with the NHS App

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    Video guidance showing how to use the NHS App step by step. These videos show you how to navigate the NHS App and use its services.

  14. Get to Know Where to Go for Health Advice – May Bank Holiday Weekends

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    With the two bank holiday weekends in May, it’s important you know where to go if you, or someone else, become unwell.

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

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    The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  16. Pharmacy: what people want

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    Healthwatch report, "Pharmacy: what people want", explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.

  17. Pharmacy: what people want

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    Healthwatch has today published it’s "Pharmacy: what people want" report. The report explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.