Our Christmas opening hours
Our phone line will close at 12 noon on Wednesday 24 December, reopening at 9.30am on Monday 29 December.
It will close again for New Year from 4pm on Wednesday 31 December, reopening again at 9.30am on Friday 2 January.
Don't forget you can still email us at info@healthwatchbury.co.uk or use our online form to tell us about your experiences.
More details about how to get in touch with us are on our Contact us page.
Weekly drop-in sessions: restart Tuesday 6th Jan 2025
Pop in to share your feedback about your health and social care experiences. We're here to listen and help you access local services.
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10am to 2pm at: Healthwatch Bury’s Office 56-58 Bolton Street, Bury, BL9 0LL
Contraception:
Many pharmacies can start or continue oral contraception and provide Emergency Hormonal Contraception (‘the morning after pill’), in some cases for free.
Dental care:
If you have pain in your mouth, teeth or gums, call the Greater Manchester Dental Helpline on 0333 332 3800. It is available 8am to 10pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays, for those who need urgent help when their dental practice is closed, or do not have a regular dentist. A charge may apply.
Emergency and urgent care:
- Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for non-emergencies
- Call 999 or go to A&E for life-threatening emergencies
Mental health:
For mental health crisis support, call NHS 111 and press 2 for free 24/7 help.
Pharmacies:
Local pharmacies remain an easy and convenient way to get expert advice on minor conditions.
Under Pharmacy First, pharmacists can treat several conditions such as earache (age 1 to 17 years), sore throats (age 5 and over) and urinary tract infections (16 to 64 years) without needing a GP appointment.
Check out the bank holiday pharmacy opening times.
Urgent eye care:
Greater Manchester’s Urgent Eye Care Service can provide help quickly if you have a sudden change in vision, red or painful eyes or new flashes or floaters. The service is available throughout the week including evenings and weekends.
Call your local optician to use the service. If they don’t take part in the service, follow this link to find a practice that does take part in the urgent eyecare service. This is not a walk-in service so always call first.
Season's Greetings!
A huge thank you to everyone who shared their experiences of health and social care services with us during 2025.
Thank you for your continued support and we wish you a joyful festive season.
