1. Tell us about your dentist experience during COVID in Bury

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    Get in touch with Healthwatch Bury and tell us your experience of dentistry during the Covid-19 pandemic.

  2. Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for radical rethink of NHS dentistry

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    Healthwatch England warns dental care crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care between January and March 2021.  

  3. 'Park bench' surgeries launched by Healthwatch Bury - as featured in the Bury Times

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    A SERIES of 'bench surgeries' have been undertaken so a health watchdog can gauge public reaction to health and social care services.

  4. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester - NHS Dentistry Supplemental Report

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    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.

  5. Difficulties accessing NHS Dental Services in Greater Manchester: a joint report

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

  6. Mouth Cancer Action Month - checking for mouth cancer

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    A 2 minute do it yourself self examination guide that could save your life!

  7. Healthwatch Bury weekly virtual drop in sessions

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    Healthwatch Bury wants to give people an opportunity to have their say about health and social care services while they stay safe.

  8. Free activities to help Greater Manchester's older residents through the winter

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    There are now hundreds of free activities on offer to help older Greater Manchester residents through the winter, especially those living with dementia.

  9. Talking Bubble: Dialogue Society Befriending Campaign to End Loneliness

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    Dialogue Society in partnership with the Time to Help UK is launching a new project called "Talking Bubble" to bring together dialogue volunteers with individuals who need befriending support.

  10. New GM LGBTQ+ online dementia support group

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    Online support group for people living with or caring for someone with dementia.

  11. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  12. Accessible Information Standard

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    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.