1. Warm Spaces Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Your guide to warm community spaces in and around the Bury borough.

  2. Clearer Patient Communication survey

    News -

    Want your NHS appointment letters to be easy to understand?

  3. Prescriptions survey

    News -

    Your experiences of getting prescription medication.

  4. A FREE 8 week programme for children aged 11 to 16

    Advice and Information -

    Animal and nature assisted wellbeing programme for at risk children aged 11 to 16.

  5. Free online mental health support

    Advice and Information -

    SilverCloud offers online programmes for adults (aged 16 years+) to help ease your levels of stress, sleep better or to build resilience.

  6. Courses from the Princes Trust

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    Courses starting with the Princes Trust in January and February.

  7. Healthwatch In Greater Manchester CAMHS Survey

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    Patient watchdog launch research project to understand the experiences of accessing child and adolescent mental health services across Greater Manchester.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  9. 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

  10. Courses with Bury Adult Learning Service

    Advice and Information -

    Courses from Bury Adult Learning Service taking place before the Easter break.

  11. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

    Advice and Information -

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

  12. Domestic Abuse Services – Bury

    Advice and Information -

    SafeNet Bury supports people who have experienced domestic abuse to find the right level of support they need to move towards a happier, healthier, and more secure future.

  13. Thriving in Bury- Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Support

    Advice and Information -

    Bury Youth Cabinet have produced a short video telling people about their work to develop the Thriving in Bury digital app and mental health campaign for local children and young people.

  14. How to get help over the Easter Bank Holiday

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  15. CQC warns that long waits, inappropriate accommodation, and lack of local support mean children and young people are being failed by mental health services

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    Short staffing and underfunding mean children and young people with mental health needs face long waits for essential treatment while racial inequalities in care persist, a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) revealed today.

  16. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

    News -

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

  17. Upcoming courses from The Prince's Trust

    Advice and Information -

    The Prince's Trust have got some fantastic opportunities for 16-30 year olds to get involved in. Courses are free and give young people the tools to build confidence, find a job or start their own business.

  18. 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.

  19. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

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    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

  20. Online Question & Answer sessions for parents of Autistic Teenagers

    Advice and Information -

    Drop-in sessions provided by the National Autism Society and the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium.

  21. Getting started with the NHS App

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.