1. GP Access in Bury

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    During 2017/18, GP Practices represented one of the most common areas the people of Bury were talking to Healthwatch Bury about.

  2. People’s Experiences of Accessing & Talking to Bury GP’s About Their Mental Health

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    Healthwatch Bury gathered feedback from service users’ regarding their experiences of both before and after accessing their GP’s about their mental health.

  3. Mental Health Information on Bury GP websites

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    In December 2017, Healthwatch Bury reviewed all Bury GP websites to ascertain what specific mental health information they contained.

  4. Healthwatch Bury Mental Health Project GP Experience Report

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    As part of Healthwatch Bury’s Mental Health project in 2017/18, we asked GPs to complete a short survey regarding their experiences with supporting patients with mental health.

  5. Migrant Health Animations from Public Health England

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    These animations explains the entitlements to NHS services and to vaccination for migrants in England and are aimed at healthcare professionals who support migrants in their practice.

  6. Patient Experience – BARDOC Out of Hours Service in Bury Report

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    This report relates to the patients’ comments who visited the Out of Hours Service in Bury or used a home visit service in Bury from Bury and Rochdale Doctors on Call (BARDOC) over Christmas Bank Holidays in December 2015.

  7. COVID-19 vaccination programme: patients without an NHS number and/or who are not registered with a GP

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    With the full opening of Cohort 12, every person in the UK over 18 years of age is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

  8. 'Park bench' surgeries launched by Healthwatch Bury - as featured in the Bury Times

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    A SERIES of 'bench surgeries' have been undertaken so a health watchdog can gauge public reaction to health and social care services.

  9. Bury GP service Mystery Shopping Report

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    Many Bury GP surgeries are requiring new patients provide identification before allowing them to register, despite NHS rules saying ID is not needed.

  10. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

  11. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

  12. Did you use NHS 111?

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    NHS 111 is now the recommended first step whenever you might need urgent treatment or A&E. We want to know how that has worked for those who have used it.

  13. Your choices in the NHS

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    Did you know that in many cases you have the legal right to choose where you have your NHS treatment?

  14. World AIDS Day

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    World AIDS Day takes place on 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

  15. Healthwatch Bury weekly virtual drop in sessions

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    Healthwatch Bury wants to give people an opportunity to have their say about health and social care services while they stay safe.

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

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    Share your experiences of using health and social care services.

  17. GP Patient Survey

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    The GP Patient Survey is designed to give patients the opportunity to feed back about their experiences of their GP practice.

  18. Share your lived patient experience with the Locality Board

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    Healthwatch Bury has an exciting opportunity and would like for you to get in touch with us if you have had a recent experience with local health and/or social care services.

  19. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistant

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

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

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    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.

  21. TfGM Engagement Workshop: Travelling to Healthcare Sites

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    To help reduce carbon emissions, supporting NHS and wider government goals, TfGM’s Customer Experience team want to learn more about the ways in which patients and staff travel to health sites such as hospitals, GPs, clinics and walk-in centres.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. The Big Conversation: Chance to talk about health and care in Greater Manchester

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    People from every corner of Greater Manchester are invited start talking honestly about the future of health and care, as part of the Big Conversation.

  28. Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Bury

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    Free annual diabetic eye screening for people with diabetes aged 12 years and older.

  29. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  30. Good medical practice consultation

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    The General Medical Council (GMC) is running a public consultation on an updated version of Good medical practice.

  31. Knowing what's open over the bank holiday

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    Information should you need help with medical needs over the jubilee bank holiday.

  32. ‘Help Us, Help You’ Cancer - Earlier Diagnosis Campaign

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

  33. ESOL Advice Open Day

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    ESOL Advice Open Day to be held at the Mosses Centre on the 5th July.

  34. Achieve Recovery Services in Bury

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    Achieve Bury is here to help you build a life which is important to you and is free from the problems that addiction can bring.

  35. Bury Pride Survey Report

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    Experiences of Bury LGBTQIA+ community of accessing health and social care.

  36. Stop smoking support in Greater Manchester

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    Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health, finances and loved ones. Get free help and support to quit in Greater Manchester.

  37. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

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    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  38. Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey.

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

  39. Get on Board with new bus fares in Greater Manchester

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    Simple and clear low bus fares will be available in Greater Manchester from Sunday 4 September, making it easier to get around the city-region and supporting people with the increased cost of living.

  40. GP Patient Survey results in Bury

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    Results of this year's GP Patient Survey are in and reveal what patients think about their family doctors.

  41. Bury Pharmacy 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.

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

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

  43. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

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    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect

  44. Waiting for hospital treatment?

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    While You Wait has information and advice to help you manage your physical and mental wellbeing.

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

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    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.

  46. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistance

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    From October 2022 our drop-in support will be changing to a monthly service.

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

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

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

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

  49. Public confidence in urgent and emergency care services

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    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).

  50. The Big Conversation: health and care in Bury

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