News and reports

The Healthwatch Bury ebulletin for August 2025.

There are lots of services available to help members of the community in the prevention of falls, but a lot of services are not known by the public until they experience a fall.

Lung Cancer Screening is currently being rolled out to people aged 55 to 74 who are current or former smokers across Greater Manchester over the coming months and years.

Due to the bank holiday some services such as GP surgeries and pharmacies may be closed or working on a reduced service. Selected pharmacies will still be available for prescriptions, nonurgent medical advice, and treatment of common ailments.

Free weekly Nature & Wellbeing Sessions.

The Whitefield Neighbourhood Policing Team have organised a Community Fun Day at St Michaels Hall on Saturday 27th September.

The latest annual report from Healthwatch in Greater Manchester reflects a year of amplifying public voice, influencing change, and strengthening our role as a critical friend to the health and social care system.

Training provided by the Integrated Youth Support Service.

131 local Healthwatch services have signed an open letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Sarah, 30, was referred to Bury NHS Talking Therapies after her phobia prevented her from attending vital blood test appointments, receiving urgent medical care, and living her life to the fullest.

Official Statement from Healthwatch Bury.

Your GP practice is usually the first place you go for medical help after you’ve tried self-care or seen a pharmacist.