1. A FREE 8 week programme for children aged 11 to 16

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    Animal and nature assisted wellbeing programme for at risk children aged 11 to 16.

  2. Free online mental health support

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    SilverCloud offers online programmes for adults (aged 16 years+) to help ease your levels of stress, sleep better or to build resilience.

  3. Courses from the Princes Trust

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    Courses starting with the Princes Trust in January and February.

  4. Healthwatch In Greater Manchester CAMHS Survey

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    Patient watchdog launch research project to understand the experiences of accessing child and adolescent mental health services across Greater Manchester.

  5. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  6. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England

  7. Courses with Bury Adult Learning Service

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    Courses from Bury Adult Learning Service taking place before the Easter break.

  8. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

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

  9. Domestic Abuse Services – Bury

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    SafeNet Bury supports people who have experienced domestic abuse to find the right level of support they need to move towards a happier, healthier, and more secure future.

  10. Thriving in Bury- Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Support

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    Bury Youth Cabinet have produced a short video telling people about their work to develop the Thriving in Bury digital app and mental health campaign for local children and young people.

  11. How to get help over the Easter Bank Holiday

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    NHS Greater Manchester is reminding people to be prepared for the Easter Bank Holiday and to order prescriptions at least two weeks in advance to avoid any complications or delays.

  12. CQC warns that long waits, inappropriate accommodation, and lack of local support mean children and young people are being failed by mental health services

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    Short staffing and underfunding mean children and young people with mental health needs face long waits for essential treatment while racial inequalities in care persist, a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) revealed today.

  13. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

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

  14. Upcoming courses from The Prince's Trust

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    The Prince's Trust have got some fantastic opportunities for 16-30 year olds to get involved in. Courses are free and give young people the tools to build confidence, find a job or start their own business.

  15. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury drop-in sessions & events

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

  16. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

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    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

  17. Online Question & Answer sessions for parents of Autistic Teenagers

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    Drop-in sessions provided by the National Autism Society and the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium.

  18. Getting started with the NHS App

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    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.

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

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

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

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    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.

  21. Pharmacy: what people want

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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Finding health care over the bank holiday weekend

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    Some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed over the bank holiday weekend - here's where you can find support for your health needs.

  25. The Prince's Trust Explore Course - June 2024

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    The Prince’s Trust next Explore programme starting in June.

  26. New videos produced to explain who we are and what we do

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    Do you have questions about what Healthwatch does? Want to know what we do with your feedback, or how you can help improve health and social care services? Watch our video to find out.

  27. Free Wellbeing Courses at Bury Adult Learning Centre

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    Free wellbeing courses starting in June at Bury Adult Learning Centre.

  28. 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.

  29. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  30. Local NHS Leaders Echo National Nurse Chief's Message to Help Keep Patients and Staff Safe as Restrictions Lift

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    Senior NHS doctors and nurse leaders responsible for patient safety and infection prevention across four local hospitals and community healthcare services are asking members of the public to continue to follow the ‘hands, face, space’ rules.

  31. Study of palliative and end of life care experiences of people of African and Caribbean descent during Covid-19

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    One in four UK families miss out on end of life care. People from Ethnic Minorities face barriers when accessing end of life care services and are less likely to receive good care.

  32. Review of Older People’s Day Services (Bury Council)

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    Bury Council is currently reviewing a number of older people’s day services.

  33. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  34. Updated guidance on care home visiting

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    Updated guidance on visiting care homes from the Department of Health & Social Care.

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

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    Share your experiences of using health and social care services.

  36. 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.

  37. Improving discussions about resuscitation for relatives in COVID-19

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    This project explores how discussions about resuscitation can be improved for relatives and carers who had a conversation about resuscitation with a medical professional on behalf of a family member or relative during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  38. How should your hospital prevent and respond to falls during your stay?

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    Did you know that over 2,000 people over the age of 60 fell and fractured their hip while staying in hospital in England and Wales in 2020?

  39. Help shape palliative and end of life care in Bury

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    Health and social care organisations in Bury are currently working on a programme to improve services for adults who have palliative care needs or are in the last year of life and are asking patients and carers to help them shape these changes.

  40. ‘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.

  41. ‘What should happen if you or someone you know experiences a fragility fracture?’- a patient and carer resource

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    The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has recently published a resource aimed at patients and carers for the Fracture Liaison Service Database (FLS-DB).

  42. Social tea party group & telephone befriending service for older people

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    Re-engage provide social connections for older people at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing.

  43. Gridlocked health and care system leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.

  44. Covid and Flu Vaccinations

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    Bury gets a visit from Monster Mayhem to show the double danger from Covid and Flu.

  45. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

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    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  46. Smiling matters: Oral health in care homes

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    CQC has published its latest update on oral health in care homes.

  47. Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life.

  48. Enter & View report : Nazareth House

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