1. 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.

  2. Help us teach community groups lifesaving skills!

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    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.

  3. ‘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.

  4. Re-Kindle Memory Loss Group

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    A new group for those suffering from Memory Loss and their supporters will meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month in Radcliffe.

  5. COVID-19 Vaccination - People aged 12 and over who have a weakened immune.

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    We've joined NHS, charity and community leaders to encourage people with a weakened immune system to continue to book in or visit a walk-in centre for their COVID-19 vaccines.

  6. Healthwatch 100 Survey: Dementia

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    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.

  7. Bury Pride Survey Report

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

  8. 999 BSL service launched

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    From 17 June 2022, people needing urgent emergency support across the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) will be able to call 999 using British Sign Language (BSL) via a video relay service.

  9. Easy Read information on cervical screening launched for Cervical Screening Awareness Week

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    This week is both Cervical Screening Awareness Week and Learning Disability Week. To help support women and people with a learning disability to get screened, The Eve Appeal have launched an Easy Read guide to cervical screening.

  10. ‘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).

  11. New support groups from BIG in Mental Health

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    Information on a new support group in Radcliffe and other areas across Bury.

  12. GM Big Disability Survey 2022

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    The GM Big Disability Survey is now live.

  13. Bury residents urged to claim ‘pension top up’

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    People across Greater Manchester are being urged to check if they are eligible for pension top up payments. Around 36,000 qualifying households are missing out on around £70m in unclaimed Pension Credit across the region.

  14. 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.

  15. Help with financial hardship

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    The last 24 months have brought significant challenges to our communities with increased financial pressures for many people. If you are experiencing difficulties, free confidential advice and wider support is available.

  16. Get help with savings if you’re on a low income (Help to Save)

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    Help to Save is a type of savings account. It allows certain people entitled to Working Tax Credit or receiving Universal Credit to get a bonus of 50p for every £1 they save over 4 years.

  17. Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey.

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

  18. Energise you and your finances event – support with financial hardship

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    Are you worried about the rising cost of energy bills this winter?

  19. Waiting for hospital treatment?

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    While You Wait has information and advice to help you manage your physical and mental wellbeing.

  20. Winter wellbeing information

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    A six-month calendar covering advice and information on how to keep well this winter.

  21. Power Up the Flavour booklet & Healthy Start translated information

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    Can using less fuel still mean an affordable and nutritious diet?

  22. Free Family First Aid and Family Cookery Courses for Parents and Carers

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    Family Learning Courses from Bury Adult Learning Service.

  23. Free Mental Capacity Act e-Learning course

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    This CPD-accredited online course explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions.

  24. At One with Nature

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    A six-week programme for 1.5 hours per week, created for participants to relax, improve their confidence, self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing.

  25. Wheelchair weigh scales now in Bury Central Library

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    Free to use during library opening hours, no appointment necessary.

  26. Free Event - GP Access for patients with Sensory Loss or Physical Disability

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    We would benefit from your expertise and guidance to assist in the delivery of this project.

  27. Public confidence in urgent and emergency care services

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    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).

  28. 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.

  29. Addiction: Support in Bury

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    If you or someone you know struggles with addiction, here are some local and national services that may be able to help.

  30. Caritas Christmas Dinner

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    Caritas are offering a free Christmas Dinner and goody bags to individuals and families.

  31. Cost of Living

    Advice and Information -

    Energy Bill Support Scheme and Grant information for nomadic people

  32. Safer Transport Network Workshops

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    Transport for Greater Manchester are running a series of Safer Transport Network Workshops.

  33. Covid and Flu Vaccinations

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

  34. 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.

  35. Bereavement Drop-in Group at Radcliffe Library

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

  36. How to stay well this winter

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

  37. Warm Spaces Bury

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    Your guide to warm community spaces in and around the Bury borough.

  38. Pharmacy Opening Times for Christmas & New Year Bank Holidays

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    The Christmas to New Year bank holiday hours are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  39. Waiting for hospital treatment?

    Advice and Information -

    While You Wait has information and advice to help you manage your physical and mental wellbeing.

  40. NHS industrial action

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

  41. Have you got a sensory impairment or a mobility issue or care for someone who has?

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    Healthwatch Bury is currently working on a Primary Care project focussing on access to GP services for those with a sensory loss or physical impairment.

  42. Free Family First Aid Course for Parents and Carers

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    Free 5-week course for parents, grandparents and carers of children under 17.

  43. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  44. Wellbeing Circle Bury

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    Free support and activity drop-in sessions for older people.

  45. Learning Disability Day Services in Bury

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    National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) would love to hear from you about Learning Disability Day Services in Bury.

  46. GP Access for patients with Sensory Loss or Physical Disability

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    We want to understand the needs and experiences of patients and invite you to join our online event.

  47. SEND Early Years play and February half-term Events

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    Over the February half term there are some funded activities taking place for SEND children who reside in/access services within Bury.

  48. Looking after family or friends after they leave hospital

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    Useful advice for family and friends of people needing ongoing care or support with day-to-day life.

  49. Transport for Greater Manchester: Concessionary Pass Questionnaire

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    Transport for Greater Manchester, the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Greater Manchester Older People’s network are asking for your time to complete a short questionnaire.