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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  3. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

    Advice and Information -

    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  4. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

    Advice and Information -

    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  5. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

    Advice and Information -

    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  6. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

    Advice and Information -

    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  7. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

    Advice and Information -

    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  8. Find out your risk of Type 2 diabetes

    News -

    By completing this tool, you may be eligible for the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme.

  9. Get Lippy Campaign

    News -

    Women are five times more likely to feel not listened to when seeking medical help for their reproductive health.

  10. Connect With Work Employability Programme

    News -

    Connect With Work is a programme delivered by Catch22 which offers advice and guidance to help you get a job.

  11. Referral Pathway to the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)

    News -

    The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) is a nationally commissioned & funded advanced service that was launched in community pharmacies in England in October 2019.

  12. Construction gets underway on Salford Royal’s £68 million development

    News -

    Salford Royal’s ambition to improve care for some of the sickest patients in Greater Manchester took a step closer today (February 22, 2021) with the start of building work at Salford Royal’s new £68million hospital.

  13. Bury Communities Doing it for Themselves - A Development Programme

    News -

    Bury CCG and Council in partnership with a local social enterprise Collaborate Out Loud CIC are offering this exciting opportunity to Bury Citizens.

  14. Bring your voice to NHS specialised services

    News -

    NHS England and NHS Improvement is recruiting to a range of Patient Public Voice (PPV) partner roles on groups with responsibility for the commissioning of specialised services.

  15. Keeping Well this Winter

    Advice and Information -

    In December 2020, Greater Manchester Combined Authority Ageing Hub and partners launched a campaign to support older people who are not online with practical information to keep well this winter.

  16. New CQC strategy champions regulation driven by people’s experiences of care

    News -

    Today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) launches an ambitious new strategy based on extensive consultation with the public, providers of health and social care services, charities and partner organisations.

  17. Bury 2030 Strategy

    News -

    By 2030 no matter who you are, or where you live, people in the borough of Bury will have equal chances to be the best they can be.

  18. Living well with bowel cancer event

    News -

    Bowel Cancer UK free virtual information and support event is for anyone affected by bowel cancer.

  19. Bring your voice to NHS specialised services

    News -

    NHS England and NHS Improvement is recruiting to a range of Patient Public Voice (PPV) partner roles on groups with responsibility for the commissioning of specialised services.

  20. Come and Join the conversation!

    News -

    Join other young people involved with StreetGames projects across the UK.

  21. Living Well with Hearing Loss Survey

    News -

    Healthwatch Bury and Communic8te (charity for Deaf and people with a hearing loss), are looking at the use of hearing aids and the reasons behind why people may not use them.

  22. Digital-first approach rolled out across Bury GP practices

    News -

    Patients in Bury are now able to make online visits to their GP and receive advice and support virtually as more practices roll out new technology during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

  23. How to protect yourself in the hot weather this summer

    News -

    North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) would like to share some key tips on how you can keep safe in the hot weather.

  24. Greater Manchester Victims’ Services

    News -

    Greater Manchester Victims’ Services (GMVS) provides support to victims (all ages) and witnesses of all crime types across Greater Manchester including victims of Domestic Abuse.

  25. Rough sleeper resources during the coronavirus pandemic

    News -

    Groundswell have developed resources to support people experiencing homelessness during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  26. Healthwatch can now refer people for NHS Volunteer Responders support

    News -

    NHS Volunteer Responders can provide support to people who need to shield because they are at higher risk of serious medical complications from COVID-19.

  27. Get help to buy food and milk

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS Healthy Start scheme aims to help those who are pregnant or have responsibility for at least one child under the age of 4, who are on a qualifying benefit or a low income.

  28. Climate Action Strategy public consultation is now live

    News -

    Bury Council have developed a Climate Action Strategy in response to the Climate Emergency which was declared in 2019.

  29. Ear Care Service – Ear Syringing

    News -

    Ear syringing is no longer considered to be the first line treatment for the clearing of ear wax and it is not a funded service within the NHS for General Practice.

  30. Board Minutes - 8th March 2021

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Monday 8th March 2021

  31. Mental Health Information on Bury GP websites

    Report -

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

  32. 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.

  33. Migrant Health Animations from Public Health England

    News -

    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.

  34. Health and Social Care Devolution Community Engagement Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury collected feedback from members of the public about Devolution in Greater Manchester.

  35. Arriva Patient Transport Service Report

    Report -

    A Greater Manchester Healthwatch Collaboration.

  36. Annual Report 2019-20

    Report -

    We have launched our latest annual report covering 2019-20.

  37. Annual Report 2018-19

    Report -

    We have launched our latest annual report covering 2018-19.

  38. Annual Report 2017-18

    Report -

    We have launched our latest annual report covering 2017-18.

  39. Diabetes UK – Friends of the North virtual meet-up

    News -

    On 21 July Diabetes UK will be getting together, they’ll be bringing together friends across the North affected by diabetes for a virtual meet up and they’d love for you to be there!

  40. North West Ambulance Service – Youth Zone Questionnaire

    News -

    North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) are looking for some help. They are in the process of creating a new youth zone on their website – a dedicated area for young people aged between 4-18 years old.

  41. YoungMinds – Supporting your child with anger

    News -

    If you need support to respond to your child’s anger or aggression, here’s YoungMinds advice on what you can do and where you can find help.

  42. Age+ (Ageing with HIV)

    Advice and Information -

    An ever-growing ageing population of people living with HIV means support services need to change and adapt to meet their diverse needs.

  43. Summer Holiday Activity Guide

    News -

    This summer, for the first time, a wide range of free summer holiday activities is being provided across the borough of Bury – including Bury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottington and Whitefield.

  44. Power2 Young Peoples Leaders Programme

    News -

    Young Leaders is a programme for young people aged 13-18 based in London or Manchester. It focuses on helping young people to develop key skills that will enable them to thrive in different environments, such as at school, at work and at home.