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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

    News -

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

  6. How to stay well this winter

    Advice and Information -

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

    News -

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

  10. Greater Manchester care home is rated inadequate and placed in special measures by CQC

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Burrswood Care Home in Bury, Greater Manchester, inadequate, and placed it in special measures following an inspection in August.

  11. Bury Breathe Easy Group

    Advice and Information -

    Bury Breathe Easy is a local support group for all people affected by lung disease, their family members, friends and carers.

  12. Clearer Patient Communication survey

    News -

    Want your NHS appointment letters to be easy to understand?

  13. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

    News -

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

  14. 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.

  15. Let's Make a Difference Together

    News -

    Volunteers needed to take part in a new communications campaign to encourage the reporting of inappropriate behaviour against women and girls across Bury.

  16. 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.

  17. Getting started with the NHS App

    Advice and Information -

    Step-by-step instructions for patients.

  18. Prescriptions survey

    News -

    Your experiences of getting prescription medication.

  19. Our Christmas opening hours

    News -

    Our phone line Christmas and New Year opening hours.

  20. Youth Service: support over the festive period

    Advice and Information -

    Information about where and when young people can access support over the festive period

  21. Better Health Quit Smoking

    Advice and Information -

    It's much easier to quit when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from.

  22. Virtual wards - what are your views?

    News -

    NHSE in the North West region are carrying out a survey to understand peoples’ views around virtual wards.

  23. Cervical Cancer Awareness

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

  24. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

    Advice and Information -

    Join us at a group or event in February and March.

  25. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

    News -

    Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at one of our park bench surgeries.

  26. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury drop-in sessions & events

    News -

    We look forward to seeing you at one of Park Bench Surgeries or drop-in sessions.

  27. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

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    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

  28. Public agreement on smartphone and wearable data for cardiovascular research

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    The BHF Data Science Centre has found broad public support for the use of data from smartphone and wearable devices in research.

  29. NHS self-referral for tests and appointments for hundreds of thousands of patients

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    Hundreds of thousands more people a month will have the option to refer themselves for key services such as help with incontinence, podiatry, or hearing tests without needing to see a GP, as part of the NHS primary care access recovery plan.

  30. Getting started with the NHS App

    Advice and Information -

    Video guidance showing how to use the NHS App step by step. These videos show you how to navigate the NHS App and use its services.

  31. Get to Know Where to Go for Health Advice – May Bank Holiday Weekends

    Advice and Information -

    With the two bank holiday weekends in May, it’s important you know where to go if you, or someone else, become unwell.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  33. Pharmacy: what people want

    Report -

    Healthwatch report, "Pharmacy: what people want", explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.

  34. Pharmacy: what people want

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    Healthwatch has today published it’s "Pharmacy: what people want" report. The report explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.

  35. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  36. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  37. NHS Long-term plan report for Bury

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    In this report, we gather, analyse and present a comprehensive set of responses from the people of Bury on some of the key the topics raised in the NHS Long Term plan.