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. Intermediate care services support people in the community, this may be in a … Read More
Making life easier: Improving access to wheelchairs and mobility equipment
We look at the lessons that publicly paid-for wheelchair and home equipment services can learn from the stories people have told us. Over 700,000 people are registered to get NHS-funded wheelchair services.1 This support, along with equipment and home adaptions provided by councils, aims to help improve the quality of … Read More
Many women have a positive experience of maternity services, but for some care continues to fall short
The majority of women who gave birth in February last year had confidence and trust in staff, felt they were ‘always’ listened to by midwives and received appropriate advice at the start of labour, according to a national survey by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). However, the results also reveal … Read More
Opportunities for patient and public involvement in redesigning health services in Greater Manchester
The NHS Transformation Unit is supporting various pieces of work in Greater Manchester. They are currently seeking public involvement in a number of projects underway. Please see here
Get Ready For Winter
For details about Bury Council Winter Service go to http://www.bury.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=11285 Are you winter ready? Travel safely, protect your home and stay well… https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/barometer/advice Stay Well during winter… – at the first sign of a winter illness seek advice from a pharmacist https://www.nhs.uk/staywell#VWjId1BtRg13rAZg.97