1. 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.

  2. Adult Social Care: Proposed Persona Care and Support Ltd savings

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    As a result of the reductions in public spending and impacts of the recent pandemic, Bury Council has to decide how it will reduce its spending significantly over the coming years.

  3. Previous Views sought on improving intermediate care services in Bury

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    Proposals for intermediate care services in Bury that aim to reduce waste and improve the range of services available to benefit more people are being consulted on, and local people are being asked to share their views.

  4. Mobility Challenges and Opportunities Report

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury undertook a piece of qualitative research to explore the issues and concerns affecting people living in Bury with mobility impairment.

  5. 'Park bench' surgeries launched by Healthwatch Bury - as featured in the Bury Times

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    A SERIES of 'bench surgeries' have been undertaken so a health watchdog can gauge public reaction to health and social care services.

  6. How should social care support you?

    Advice and Information -

    People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.

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

    News -

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

  8. What is adult social care?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  9. Financial Assessments Survey

    News -

    Have you or someone you care for had your financial assessment carried out through Bury Council?

  10. Social care: What is in the new plan?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.

  11. Healthwatch Bury weekly virtual drop in sessions

    News -

    Healthwatch Bury wants to give people an opportunity to have their say about health and social care services while they stay safe.

  12. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Session at the Outreach Café

    News -

    Join us for a coffee and chat in the Outreach Cafe.

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

    News -

    Share your experiences of using health and social care services.

  14. Adult care home restrictions ease from 31 January

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    Government eases social care restrictions after booster success.

  15. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistant

    News -

    A new weekly drop-in service to help you access local health services and health advice.

  16. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Sessions and Park Bench Surgeries

    News -

    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.

  17. 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.

  18. Two thirds of carers do not see lower standards of care during the Covid-19 crisis as acceptable

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    New research published today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) shows that two thirds of unpaid carers view a lower standard of care during the Covid-19 crisis as unacceptable, despite the massive pressures that care services and carers are under.

  19. Accessing life after stroke services and support following a stroke

    News -

    Improving the long term support available for people who have had a stroke in Greater Manchester.

  20. Limbless Association

    Advice and Information -

    The Limbless Association (LA) is a national limb loss charity which provides free information, advice and support to anyone pre- or post-amputation or living with congenital limb loss.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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?

  22. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  23. The Big Conversation: Chance to talk about health and care in Greater Manchester

    News -

    People from every corner of Greater Manchester are invited start talking honestly about the future of health and care, as part of the Big Conversation.

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

    News -

    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.

  25. Help us teach community groups lifesaving skills!

    News -

    St John Ambulance call on you to support us with the delivery of the National Coordination of First Response project, in partnership with NHS England and Improvement.

  26. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

    News -

    Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries in July and August.

  27. ESOL Advice Open Day

    News -

    ESOL Advice Open Day to be held at the Mosses Centre on the 5th July.

  28. Healthwatch 100 Survey: Dementia

    News -

    If you are a carer and provide support to someone living with dementia or memory loss (suspected dementia), talk to us about your experiences of services and support in the Bury area.

  29. Bury Pride Survey Report

    Report -

    Experiences of Bury LGBTQIA+ community of accessing health and social care.

  30. Board Minutes - 22nd March 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 22nd March 2022

  31. Board Minutes - 26th April 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 26th April 2022.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  33. GM Big Disability Survey 2022

    News -

    The GM Big Disability Survey is now live.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  35. Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey.

    News -

    LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey is open!

  36. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Strategy 2022-25

    Report -

    A look at our 3-year joint strategy in Greater Manchester.

  37. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistance

    News -

    From October 2022 our drop-in support will be changing to a monthly service.

  38. Public confidence in urgent and emergency care services

    News -

    The pressure on urgent and emergency care services has been a big story recently, with significant press coverage of ambulance delays and long waits in accident and emergency departments (A&E).

  39. The Big Conversation: health and care in Bury

    News -

    We are working with partners across Greater Manchester to understand how we can improve health and wellbeing.

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

    News -

    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.

  41. You’re invited to Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

    News -

    Our Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday 6th December.

  42. Red Rose Social Group

    News -

    Red Rose Social Club meet every Monday afternoon at the Mosses Centre.

  43. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

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

  44. Bereavement Drop-in Group at Radcliffe Library

    Advice and Information -

    Are you grieving? Feeling Lonely? Isolated? Sad? Bury Hospice run a monthly Bereavement Drop-in Group at Radcliffe Library

  45. Activities for children and young people with SEND

    News -

    Information on a monthly sensory play session, trampolining and winter HAF activities.

  46. NHS industrial action

    News -

    NHS tells patients to continue to access emergency care during industrial action.

  47. Healthwatch Bury Access Assistance

    News -

    Regular drop in session to help you access local health services.

  48. 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.

  49. Board Minutes - 28th June 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 28th June 2022.