1. How can you find an NHS dentist?

    Advice and Information -

    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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

  6. Clearer Patient Communication survey

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    Want your NHS appointment letters to be easy to understand?

  7. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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

  8. Reporting care to the CQC

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

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  10. Prescriptions survey

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    Your experiences of getting prescription medication.

  11. Our Christmas opening hours

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    Our phone line Christmas and New Year opening hours.

  12. 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

  13. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

    Advice and Information -

    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  14. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

    Advice and Information -

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

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    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. Finding health care over the bank holiday weekend

    Advice and Information -

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

  22. 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.

  23. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  24. NHS Long-term plan report for Bury

    Report -

    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.

  25. 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.

  26. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

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

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

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

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    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.

  31. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    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.

  32. Find out your risk of Type 2 diabetes

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

  33. Get Lippy Campaign

    News -

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

  34. Connect With Work Employability Programme

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

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

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    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.

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

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    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.

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

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

  38. Bring your voice to NHS specialised services

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    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.

  39. Keeping Well this Winter

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    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.

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

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    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.

  41. Bury 2030 Strategy

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    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.

  42. Living well with bowel cancer event

    News -

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

  43. 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.

  44. Come and Join the conversation!

    News -

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

  45. Living Well with Hearing Loss Survey

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    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.

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

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    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.

  47. 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.

  48. Greater Manchester Victims’ Services

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    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.

  49. Rough sleeper resources during the coronavirus pandemic

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