1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Wellbeing Circle Bury

    Advice and Information -

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

  4. Learning Disability Day Services in Bury

    News -

    National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) would love to hear from you about Learning Disability Day Services in Bury.

  5. Bury Carers Clinics

    Advice and Information -

    Bury Carers' Hub offer weekly, fortnightly and monthly Carers Clinics.

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

    News -

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

  7. Free Wellbeing courses at Bury Adult Learning Centre

    News -

    Feeling down, anxious, fed up, experiencing low mood or know someone who is?

  8. SEND Practice Learning Event

    News -

    Would you like to know more about SEND Practice in Bury?

  9. SEND Early Years play and February half-term Events

    News -

    Over the February half term there are some funded activities taking place for SEND children who reside in/access services within Bury.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. New Prince's Trust Opportunities!

    News -

    Upcoming courses from the Prince's Trust in their latest newsletter.

  13. Dementia Survey Report

    Report -

    Over Summer 2022 Healthwatch Bury ran a research project into the experience of individuals living with dementia.

  14. Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.

    Advice and Information -

    There are around 100,000 strokes in England, Scotland and Wales every year,with around 33,000 stroke related deaths each year, as well as being a leading cause of disability.

  15. Greater Manchester Older People’s Equality Panel is recruiting!

    News -

    Over the last 10 months the panel has been working hard to establish a position of influence so that decisions affecting older people in Greater Manchester are informed and, when necessary, challenged.

  16. Gambling support for young people

    Advice and Information -

    Are you worried about your gambling or the gambling of someone close to you?

  17. Get Help in tough times

    Advice and Information -

    We all want to live our lives without worry and stress but the current tough times are putting a strain on us all.

  18. Let’s Do It Community Fund

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 1 January 2022 to March 2022.

  19. Let’s Do It Community Fund

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 2 April - June 2022.

  20. Let’s Do It Community Fund

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 3 July - September 2022.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  22. Doing digital in later life: a practical guide

    Advice and Information -

    The Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Good Things Foundation have joined forces to produce a brand-new practical guide to support more people to get online and benefit from doing digital in later life.

  23. The 2023 Covid-19 spring vaccination programme

    Advice and Information -

    The 2023 spring Covid-19 vaccination programme will begin on Monday April 3.

  24. Employment related courses starting in April

    Advice and Information -

    Bury Adult Learning Service are offering two courses focused on enabling you to update your skills and build your confidence to find, apply for and prepare to start your new job.

  25. Early Help: Employment Support

    Advice and Information -

    Support is available for families who live in the Bury Borough who are actively looking for work now or preparing for work in the future.

  26. Government emergency alert system to be tested this month

    News -

    On Sunday April 23 at 3pm, the UK government will test its new emergency alert system which enables people to be contacted via their mobile phones when lives are in danger.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  28. Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

    Advice and Information -

    Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life.

  29. Trans-Inclusive Practice in Greater Manchester Schools

    News -

    The Proud Trust are looking to create a toolkit that informs good practice for Greater Manchester schools for the positive inclusion of trans (including non-binary) young people.

  30. Upcoming Explore Programme

    Advice and Information -

    The Prince's Trust Explore Courses starting in May and June.

  31. Menopause Awareness

    Advice and Information -

    Talking all things menopause in our Facebook Live Awareness Session.

  32. ESOL For a Career in Care (Jargon Busting)

    News -

    ESOL For A Career in Care course starting on Tuesday 9th May.

  33. Summer courses - Bury Adult Learning Service

    Advice and Information -

    Bury Adult Learning Centre courses taking place this summer.

  34. Coronation Weekend Activities in Bury

    News -

    Coronation activities taking place over the bank holiday weekend.

  35. 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.

  36. Bury Council - Support at home

    News -

    Have your say on the proposed changes to the Support at Home Service.

  37. Measles Information

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  38. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  39. Type 2 Diabetes prevention week

    Advice and Information -

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

  40. The Prince’s Trust Courses

    News -

    Upcoming Programmes Across Greater Manchester.

  41. Disability Employment Support

    Advice and Information -

    Intensive Personalised Employment Support is here to help each person focus on their own strengths, skills and abilities to overcome any complex barriers preventing them from gaining sustainable employment.

  42. Activities for Carers Week

    News -

    Activities for Carers Week in Bury (5th - 11th June).

  43. 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.

  44. Free Goal Setting & Motivation course

    News -

    Get Ready for Work – Goal Setting & Motivation course at Bury Adult Learning Centre.

  45. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

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

    News -

    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.

  47. Enter & View report : Nazareth House

    Report -

    Our report from the Enter & View visit we carried out to Nazareth House nursing home in December 2022.

  48. Coming up soon with The Prince’s Trust

    News -

    Upcoming Programmes Across Greater Manchester.

  49. How do I get a fit note?

    Advice and Information -

    From 1 July 2022, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can legally certify and issue a statement of fitness for work, or informally known as a ‘fit note’.