News and reports

Healthwatch report, "Pharmacy: what people want", explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

With the two bank holiday weekends in May, it’s important you know where to go if you, or someone else, become unwell.

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

Drop-in sessions provided by the National Autism Society and the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium.

Your experiences of getting prescription medication.

Want your NHS appointment letters to be easy to understand?

Hundreds of thousands more people a month will have the option to refer themselves for key services such as help with incontinence, podiatry, or hearing tests without needing to see a GP, as part of the NHS primary care access recovery plan.

The Healthwatch Bury eBulletin for April 2024.

The BHF Data Science Centre has found broad public support for the use of data from smartphone and wearable devices in research.

The Prince's Trust have got some fantastic opportunities for 16-30 year olds to get involved in. Courses are free and give young people the tools to build confidence, find a job or start their own business.

Healthwatch Bury activities in Quarter 1 (April - June 2024)