1. Diabetes UK update

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    Latest update from the Diabetes UK North of England team - Diabetes and Ramadan webinar and more.

  2. Baxter Education Centre Northwest rated inadequate and placed in special measures by Care Quality Commission

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    Following an inspection in December, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Baxter Education Centre Northwest, inadequate overall and placed it in special measures, after finding significant issues regarding patient safety.

  3. How to access an NHS dentist

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    Information on how to access urgent dental care in Greater Manchester.

  4. Long Covid Support

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    Long Covid support is a UK based charity that provide support and advice for people living with Long Covid.

  5. Video asks people to speak out and reduce violence following fatal stabbings

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    Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has launched a new video as part of its ongoing work with partners to reduce violence in the city-region.

  6. Effects of the pandemic continue to add pressures on mental health services, worsening access to care and longstanding inequalities

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is highlighting the ongoing impact of the pandemic on mental health services, their staff and the people using them.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. Vaccination clinics in Bury until the end of March

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    Walk-in or pre-book appointments.

  10. Employment Opportunities from The Prince's Trust in Greater Manchester

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    The Prince's Trust have various courses available that provide young people with the opportunity to interview at leading companies in Greater Manchester.

  11. Student Mental Health survey

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    We want to understand the effects of the pandemic on student mental health.

  12. Bury Hospice

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    Bury Hospice provides a range of palliative care and holistic support for people with long-term illnesses and their families

  13. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  14. 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.

  15. Dignifying Dementia

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    Dignifying Dementia is a local dementia group that supports people with dementia and their carers.

  16. TfGM Engagement Workshop: Travelling to Healthcare Sites

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    To help reduce carbon emissions, supporting NHS and wider government goals, TfGM’s Customer Experience team want to learn more about the ways in which patients and staff travel to health sites such as hospitals, GPs, clinics and walk-in centres.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. Safer sleep advice for anyone looking after a young baby

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    Safer Sleep Week (14th - 20th March 2022) is The Lullaby Trust’s national campaign, raising awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) also known as ‘cot death’ and the safer sleep advice that reduces the risk of it occurring.

  20. Funded activities for children with SEND

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    Bee Inclusive with funding provided by the 'Let's Do it' Health Improvement Community Fund have organised a number of funded activities for children with SEND.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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?

  24. SEND Local Offer Bury - Transition and Preparing for Adulthood

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    Join Bury Council and Bury College to find out more about what college courses, supported employment and social opportunities are available for your young person when planning their future goals post school and college.

  25. Lost in translation – improving access to translation and interpreting services

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  26. Support for families with disabled children

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    Contact provide advice and information about any concern a family might have about raising a child with additional needs.

  27. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  28. Vaccination clinic list - clinics until the end of April 2022

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    Covid-19 vaccination clinics in Bury.

  29. Pharmacy opening hours this Easter

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    The Easter and early May bank holiday hours are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  30. 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.

  31. Free wellbeing courses provided by Bury Adult Learning Service

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    Feeling down, anxious, fed up, experiencing low mood or know someone who is?

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

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

  33. Free courses during World Autism Acceptance Month

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    School leaders, teachers, parents, college staff - join Ambitious about Autism in celebrating Autism Acceptance Month 1-30 April 2022 with free taster Autism Education Trust courses.

  34. Bury Pharmacies Services - Public Survey

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    Local people are invited to share their experiences when using local pharmacy services in Bury. This feedback will help to ensure that pharmacy services meet the needs of local people.

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

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    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.

  36. Free travel scheme for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester

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    Transport operators in Greater Manchester are working together to support Ukrainian arrivals by offering them free onward travel to their final destinations in the UK.

  37. Health and care over the Easter holiday period

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    Useful phone numbers and websites for health and care over the Easter holiday period.

  38. 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.

  39. While You Wait Leaflet

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    If you (or someone you care for) are waiting on delayed medical care, you are likely to have concerns and questions. This leaflet aims to provide further information and advice.

  40. Board Minutes - 8th April 2021

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    The Board met virtually on Thursday 8th April 2021.

  41. Board Minutes - 19th May 2021

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    The Board met virtually on Wednesday 19th May 2021

  42. Board Minutes - 25th October 2021

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    The Board met virtually on Monday 25th October 2021.

  43. Board Minutes - 24th January 2022

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    The Board met virtually on Monday 24th January 2022.

  44. CQC publishes report on child and adolescent mental health wards at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published a report following an inspection of the child and adolescent mental health wards (CAMHS) provided by Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in January.

  45. Homes for Ukraine Welcome Pack

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    The pack contains a lot of useful information about health, benefits, education and other support available.

  46. Free course for people who are feeling down, anxious, fed up or experiencing low mood.

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    Bury Adult Learning Service can offer a free course for people (19+) who are feeling down, anxious, fed up or experiencing low mood.

  47. Local Team Launch Research on Helping Carers for People Living With Dementia

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    The Empowered Conversations team has secured National Institute for Health and Care Research funding to run a research trial in Greater Manchester.

  48. 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.