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Healthwatch Bury activities in Quarter 3 (October - December 2024)

Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.

Healthwatch England new research calls for a more personalised approach to cervical screening to help the NHS meet its ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

Diabetic eye screening is a test that looks for eye problems caused by diabetes.

Freshers’ Week is nearly here and Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership are sharing their top tips for getting ready and accessing health care in your new area.

The MS Society is launching a Hospital Admissions Survey to explore the experiences of people with MS when attending the hospital.

Bury Works Digital for All is about making digital skills and devices accessible to ALL people in today's tech dominated world.

Healthwatch Bury have engaged with local women to find out more about their experiences of health and care services during their adolescent, reproductive and post reproductive years in order to understand and improve local services.

Millions of patients experiencing a mental health crisis can now benefit from support through 111, the NHS has announced today.

Changing Places are toilets designed to provide extra facilities for people with severe or multiple disabilities.

It is important you know where to go if you, or someone else, become unwell this bank holiday weekend.

Pharmacy opening hours on Monday 26 August 2024.