1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Domestic Abuse Support and Prevention for children and young people

    Advice and Information -

    A new partnership for Bury residents, or a Bury cared for children in out-of-borough placement.

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

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    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.

  6. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish their Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  7. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  8. Healthwatch Bury Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

    Our annual report for 2022-2023. Giving a background to what we have been doing, how we have helped people in the borough and contributed to the system.

  9. How do I get a fit note?

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    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’.

  10. What to expect when waiting for care

    Advice and Information -

    The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular, clear and accessible updates to help you plan your next steps while you wait.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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. Get to know who’s who at your GP practice

    News -

    Services in general practice and the community are being transformed to make it easier for patients to access a wider range of help from general practice, closer to home by phone or online.

  13. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    Many of you have told us that you have experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  14. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  15. Choice in the NHS

    Advice and Information -

    What choices are available to you in your NHS care.

  16. NHS to roll out flu vaccines for children from September

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    Millions of children in England will be offered a flu vaccine from September, as the NHS steps up its vaccination programme to protect the country against both flu and covid viruses ahead of winter.

  17. Facebook Live with Bury Hearing Hub

    Advice and Information -

    Watch our Facebook Live session with Bury Hearing Hub.

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

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

  19. Recovery Month 2023

    News -

    Throughout Recovery Month 2023 Achieve Community Development will be delivering / supporting a range of opportunities to get involved with in Bury.

  20. Macmillan welfare benefit advice and assistance in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Bury & Bolton Citizens Advice are working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide welfare benefit advice and assistance to patients affected by cancer across Bury.

  21. NHS mobile van comes to Bury and Prestwich

    News -

    This Van Can is a Greater Manchester NHS mobile health clinic in a van which is raising awareness of prostate cancer.

  22. New NHS England programme to improve type 2 diabetes care for people under 40

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    A new initiative has been launched by NHS England in which people under 40 living with type 2 diabetes will be offered additional health checks, to help lower their risk of diabetes complications.

  23. What mental health support is available for children and young people?

    Advice and Information -

    75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.

  24. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

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

  25. Support for male survivors of sexual abuse

    Advice and Information -

    We Are Survivors is now working in Bury to support men, over the age of 18, who are survivors of sexual violence.

  26. Improving the experiences of people with ME/CFS

    News -

    Have your say on the plan to improve the lives of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

  27. What is flu and what is the flu vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    As we enter Flu season it's important you know what the symptoms of flu are, and what the flu vaccine is, so you can make informed decisions about your health.

  28. What is long-covid and what support is available?

    Advice and Information -

    It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

  29. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

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    Healthwatch Bury will be attending various groups in Bury this autumn and winter.

  30. How to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

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

  31. What is the COVID-19 vaccine and how do I get it?

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.

  32. Could you be the Healthwatch Bury board member we have been looking for?

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    We are currently on the lookout for people that could add their valuable skills and experience to our board of directors as we look to build on the work we have been doing and strive for bigger goals.

  33. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

    News -

    Save the date for the Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting 2023.

  34. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you are refused the right to register.

  35. How to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  36. What is SAD, and how can you manage it?

    Advice and Information -

    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

  37. What is menopause and what are the signs?

    Advice and Information -

    With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.

  38. Learning Disability England Housing Guide

    Advice and Information -

    The housing how to guide produced by Learning Disability England gives people and their families access to information on rights and choices and will help them plan for what kind of housing is right for them and their family.

  39. It’s time to get prepared for the winter season!

    Advice and Information -

    As the leaves begin to fall and the temperatures start to drop, it’s important to prioritise your health and well-being.

  40. Healthwatch Bury Women’s Health survey

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    Healthwatch Bury has launched a new engagement project focused on understanding how women manage their health and wellbeing.

  41. Clearer Patient Communication survey

    News -

    Want your NHS appointment letters to be easy to understand?

  42. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

    News -

    We would like to invite you to the Healthwatch Bury's Annual General Meeting 2023.

  43. What is social prescribing?

    Advice and Information -

    Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems.

  44. What are the symptoms and treatments for diabetes?

    Advice and Information -

    Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed.

  45. Christmas and New Year Pharmacy Opening Hours

    Advice and Information -

    A list of pharmacies remaining open during the upcoming bank holidays.

  46. What is an NHS and Care Volunteer Responder, and how can I access this service?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?

  47. Can I access my GP records online?

    Advice and Information -

    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

  48. Reporting care to the CQC

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    Care Rights UK want to hear your experience of reporting poor care to the CQC.

  49. ADHD and autism: Tackling the long wait for support

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    Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. We look at what people have already told us and urge you to come forward if you have been affected.

  50. Get To Know Where To Go – stay healthy and well throughout the festive season.

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    Information and advice if you are feeling ill during the festive season.