1. Heart failure patients try out new App and digital devices in a bid to reduce hospital admissions

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    Vulnerable heart failure patients in Salford who have seen reduced hospital check-ups during the Covid-19 pandemic are now being monitored remotely, following the introduction of a state-of-the-art digital care solution.

  2. 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.

  3. Talking Bubble: Dialogue Society Befriending Campaign to End Loneliness

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    Dialogue Society in partnership with the Time to Help UK is launching a new project called "Talking Bubble" to bring together dialogue volunteers with individuals who need befriending support.

  4. Mobility Challenges and Opportunities Report

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

  5. Patient Experience – BARDOC Out of Hours Service in Bury Report

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    This report relates to the patients’ comments who visited the Out of Hours Service in Bury or used a home visit service in Bury from Bury and Rochdale Doctors on Call (BARDOC) over Christmas Bank Holidays in December 2015.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. Financial Assessments Survey

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

  9. Bury2Gether’s Listening Ear Helpline (SEND)

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    Bury2Gether’s Listening Ear Helpline providing confidential peer support for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND.

  10. World AIDS Day

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    World AIDS Day takes place on 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

  11. We’re here to help you stay well this winter

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    If you’re worried about your health, don’t delay, your NHS wants to see you – help us help you get the care you need this winter.

  12. Help St John Ambulance teach community groups lifesaving skills!

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

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

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    Share your experiences of using health and social care services.

  14. Colonoscopy confidence – your common sense bowel check

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    Bowel Cancer UK know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if you’re referred.

  15. Healthwatch Bury Virtual Roadshow – Lived Experience

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    Share your experience of using care services or being a carer and receive a £20 gift voucher for your time.

  16. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistant

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

  17. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  18. 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.

  19. Online Carers Roadshow

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    One of Healthwatch functions is to provide information and advice to the public about accessing health and social care services and the options available to them. We want to ensure this continues during challenging times.

  20. 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.

  21. Living Well with MS

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    Are you recently diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis or need more information on living well and what services and support are available across Manchester.

  22. Would you like to Get Vocal about lung cancer & radiotherapy?

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    Do you have experience of radiotherapy for lung cancer or cared for someone that's had radiotherapy for lung cancer?

  23. New nice guidelines recommend wider access to flash and cgm

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    Diabetes UK are celebrating the publication of new guidelines by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) which recommend wider access to Flash and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people living with diabetes on the NHS.

  24. Over-75s urged to book their extra spring Covid booster jab

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    People who are eligible for an extra spring booster Covid jab are being urged to book an appointment at one of Bury’s vaccination clinics.

  25. Limbless Association

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    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.

  26. 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?

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

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

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

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    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.

  29. British Red Cross Mobility Aids Service

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    The British Red Cross provide mobility aids to support individuals on a short-term basis during illness, injury, or the worsening of a long-term medical condition.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

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    Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries in July and August.

  33. ‘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.

  34. ESOL Advice Open Day

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

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Bury Pride Survey Report

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

  39. 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.

  40. Board Minutes - 22nd March 2022

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    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 22nd March 2022

  41. Board Minutes - 26th April 2022

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    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 26th April 2022.

  42. 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.

  43. ‘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).

  44. 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.

  45. GM Big Disability Survey 2022

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    The GM Big Disability Survey is now live.

  46. 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.

  47. 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.

  48. 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.

  49. 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.