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Bury Council have been busy recruiting community champions from across our diverse communities to help spread accurate information about Covid-19, hear what’s important to communities and create a network of community voices at a grassroots level.

People in England with complex disabilities, as well as parents and carers, now have the right to accessible information and communication support when using health and social care services.

Did you know that in many cases you have the legal right to choose where you have your NHS treatment?

The number of new cases in Bury fell by 11% in the week up to 14 August. The weekly rate of new cases that week was 287.9 per 100,000. This follows an increase the week before.

Bury Sexual Health Service provide free and confidential sexual health services in Bury, Radcliffe and nearby areas. This includes information and advice on all types of contraception and STI testing and treatment.

All young people in Bury aged 16 and 17 will, from Monday (23 Aug), be able to get a Covid jab and get protected against coronavirus.

Diabetes UK are running free physical activity classes for people living with diabetes.

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

NHS 111 is now the recommended first step whenever you might need urgent treatment or A&E. We want to know how that has worked for those who have used it.

Getting vaccinated and getting your second dose - information provided by Bury Council and NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)

During the COVID pandemic people across Greater Manchester have told their local Healthwatch that they were experiencing difficulties accessing NHS dental services.

Through 2020 and 2021, Healthwatch England has collated data relating to NHS dentistry from local Healthwatch organisations across England. This includes the 10 Healthwatch in Greater Manchester.