Sir Andrew Strauss, the ex-England cricket captain who lost his wife to lung cancer, has backed an NHS and Public Health England campaign urging people to get checked if they test negative for Covid-19 but have a cough that lasts for more than three weeks. Sir Andrew has joined television … Read More
Greater Manchester father-of-two, who learned to walk again after an ear infection left him with a brain injury, to run 300 miles for NHS charity
Oldham man left paralysed after ear infection left him with uncommon brain injury He spent four weeks in a coma and was treated by leading brain doctors at Manchester Centre for Clinical Neurosciences, at Salford Royal Brave fight to walk again has seen him return to work as detective sergeant … Read More
Have your say on a new ‘health campus’ for the people of North Manchester
As Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust shape their plans for a new state of the art ‘health campus’ for the people of North Manchester, they want your comments and suggestions on the changes being proposed to deliver this vision. A public consultation process is open from 3rd December 2020 to … Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus. Who can get the COVID-19 vaccine The NHS is currently offering the COVID-19 vaccine to people most at risk from coronavirus. At this time, the vaccine is being offered in some hospitals to: some … Read More
NHS 111 First
This December, NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched the next phase of the latest ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign which focuses on the NHS 111 service as a new way to access A&E. If you have an urgent but not life-threatening medical need, make sure you contact NHS 111 … Read More
Most patients are positive about their hospital care, but discharge delays and access to support once home remain a concern – particularly for the frail
The majority of people who stayed as an inpatient in hospital were happy with the care they received, had confidence in the doctors and nurses treating them and felt their fundamental needs were met, according to a national survey from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). However, survey respondents were less … Read More
Survey – Tell the NHS about your current experience of coronavirus
This survey will help the NHS understand more about how and where coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting people currently. By answering some quick questions, you can help the NHS plan its response to coronavirus. If you need medical advice about your coronavirus symptoms, contact: England: NHS 111 online coronavirus service Scotland: … Read More
Information on Coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus What’s the risk of catching coronavirus in the UK? The NHS and Public Health England are well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety … Read More
Tell us about great NHS care you’ve received here in Bury
As winter increases pressure on the NHS, particularly in accident and emergency, Bury CCG are keen to hear about people’s positive experiences of health and care services locally. Bury CCG are launching a new campaign early in the new year to highlight NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) new health and care … Read More