1. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  2. Free activities to help Greater Manchester's older residents through the winter

    News -

    There are now hundreds of free activities on offer to help older Greater Manchester residents through the winter, especially those living with dementia.

  3. NHS Long Term Plan GM general survey

    Report -

    In this report, we gather, analyse and present a comprehensive set of responses from the people of Greater Manchester on all health services in the NHS Long Term plan.

  4. Talking Bubble: Dialogue Society Befriending Campaign to End Loneliness

    News -

    Dialogue Society in partnership with the Time to Help UK is launching a new project called "Talking Bubble" to bring together dialogue volunteers with individuals who need befriending support.

  5. Mobility Challenges and Opportunities Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury undertook a piece of qualitative research to explore the issues and concerns affecting people living in Bury with mobility impairment.

  6. Access to Dental Services for disabled people in Bury

    Report -

    The concerns around access to dental centres were first brought to the attention of Healthwatch Bury by Bury Coalition for Independent Living service users.

  7. New GM LGBTQ+ online dementia support group

    News -

    Online support group for people living with or caring for someone with dementia.

  8. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  9. Accessible Information Standard

    Advice and Information -

    People in England with complex disabilities, as well as parents and carers, now have the right to accessible information and communication support when using health and social care services.

  10. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Session at the Jubilee Centre

    News -

    Share your experiences of using health and social care services.

  11. Healthwatch Bury Virtual Roadshow – Lived Experience

    News -

    Share your experience of using care services or being a carer and receive a £20 gift voucher for your time.

  12. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistant

    News -

    A new weekly drop-in service to help you access local health services and health advice.

  13. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

    News -

    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  14. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Sessions and Park Bench Surgeries

    News -

    Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at one of our drop-in sessions or park bench surgeries in March.

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

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

  17. Greenmount Village Community D-caff

    News -

    D-CaFF is a lovely place to meet for people living with dementia their carers, family and friends.

  18. Help shape palliative and end of life care in Bury

    News -

    Health and social care organisations in Bury are currently working on a programme to improve services for adults who have palliative care needs or are in the last year of life and are asking patients and carers to help them shape these changes.

  19. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

    News -

    Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries in July and August.

  20. Re-Kindle Memory Loss Group

    Advice and Information -

    A new group for those suffering from Memory Loss and their supporters will meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month in Radcliffe.

  21. Healthwatch 100 Survey: Dementia

    News -

    If you are a carer and provide support to someone living with dementia or memory loss (suspected dementia), talk to us about your experiences of services and support in the Bury area.

  22. This is me

    Advice and Information -

    'This is me' is a simple leaflet for anyone receiving professional care who is living with dementia or experiencing delirium or other communication difficulties.

  23. Board Minutes - 22nd March 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 22nd March 2022

  24. Board Minutes - 26th April 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 26th April 2022.

  25. Easy Read information on cervical screening launched for Cervical Screening Awareness Week

    News -

    This week is both Cervical Screening Awareness Week and Learning Disability Week. To help support women and people with a learning disability to get screened, The Eve Appeal have launched an Easy Read guide to cervical screening.

  26. Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey.

    News -

    LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey is open!

  27. Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  28. Free Mental Capacity Act e-Learning course

    Advice and Information -

    This CPD-accredited online course explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions.

  29. At One with Nature

    News -

    A six-week programme for 1.5 hours per week, created for participants to relax, improve their confidence, self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing.

  30. Are you or your loved one waiting to get a GP referral? Share your views

    News -

    Have you or your loved one been left frustrated after struggling to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? You’re not alone.

  31. Free Event - GP Access for patients with Sensory Loss or Physical Disability

    News -

    We would benefit from your expertise and guidance to assist in the delivery of this project.

  32. Public confidence in urgent and emergency care services

    News -

    The pressure on urgent and emergency care services has been a big story recently, with significant press coverage of ambulance delays and long waits in accident and emergency departments (A&E).

  33. The Big Conversation: health and care in Bury

    News -

    We are working with partners across Greater Manchester to understand how we can improve health and wellbeing.

  34. You’re invited to Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

    News -

    Our Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday 6th December.

  35. Safer Transport Network Workshops

    News -

    Transport for Greater Manchester are running a series of Safer Transport Network Workshops.

  36. Covid and Flu Vaccinations

    News -

    Bury gets a visit from Monster Mayhem to show the double danger from Covid and Flu.

  37. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  38. How to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  39. Have you got a sensory impairment or a mobility issue or care for someone who has?

    News -

    Healthwatch Bury is currently working on a Primary Care project focussing on access to GP services for those with a sensory loss or physical impairment.

  40. Healthwatch Bury Access Assistance

    News -

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

  41. People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living, Healthwatch warns

    News -

    With spiralling costs of living, Healthwatch is warning people are making changes to how they use health and social care services, which can have an adverse impact on their health and wellbeing.

  42. 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.

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

    News -

    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.

  44. Wellbeing Circle Bury

    Advice and Information -

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

  45. Board Minutes - 28th June 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 28th June 2022.

  46. Board Minutes - 27th September 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on 27th September 2022.

  47. Looking after family or friends after they leave hospital

    Advice and Information -

    Useful advice for family and friends of people needing ongoing care or support with day-to-day life.

  48. Transport for Greater Manchester: Concessionary Pass Questionnaire

    News -

    Transport for Greater Manchester, the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Greater Manchester Older People’s network are asking for your time to complete a short questionnaire.