1. Healthwatch Bury Access Assistance

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    Regular drop in session to help you access local health services.

  2. People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living, Healthwatch warns

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    With spiralling costs of living, Healthwatch is warning people are making changes to how they use health and social care services, which can have an adverse impact on their health and wellbeing.

  3. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  4. Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter?

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    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  5. Wellbeing Circle Bury

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    Free support and activity drop-in sessions for older people.

  6. Looking after family or friends after they leave hospital

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    Useful advice for family and friends of people needing ongoing care or support with day-to-day life.

  7. Transport for Greater Manchester: Concessionary Pass Questionnaire

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    Transport for Greater Manchester, the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Greater Manchester Older People’s network are asking for your time to complete a short questionnaire.

  8. Dementia Survey Report

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    Over Summer 2022 Healthwatch Bury ran a research project into the experience of individuals living with dementia.

  9. Act F.A.S.T. Call 999 if you see any single one of the signs of a stroke.

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    There are around 100,000 strokes in England, Scotland and Wales every year,with around 33,000 stroke related deaths each year, as well as being a leading cause of disability.

  10. Greater Manchester Older People’s Equality Panel is recruiting!

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    Over the last 10 months the panel has been working hard to establish a position of influence so that decisions affecting older people in Greater Manchester are informed and, when necessary, challenged.

  11. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

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    Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at one of our park bench surgeries.

  12. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services.

  13. World Immunisation Week: 24th to 30th April

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    World Immunisation Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.

  14. Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life.

  15. Coronation Weekend Activities in Bury

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    Coronation activities taking place over the bank holiday weekend.

  16. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

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    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

  17. Enter & View report : Nazareth House

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    Our report from the Enter & View visit we carried out to Nazareth House nursing home in December 2022.

  18. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish their Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  19. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  20. Healthwatch Bury Annual Report 2022-23

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    Our annual report for 2022-2023. Giving a background to what we have been doing, how we have helped people in the borough and contributed to the system.

  21. What to expect when waiting for care

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    The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular, clear and accessible updates to help you plan your next steps while you wait.

  22. Bury food and fuel support

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    Financial help is available through the Household Support Fund or the Bury Support Fund.

  23. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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

  24. The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published by the Care Quality Commission

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    Majority of patients remain positive about care they receive when in hospital but over a third say their health deteriorated while waiting for treatment.

  25. What is flu and what is the flu vaccine?

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    As we enter Flu season it's important you know what the symptoms of flu are, and what the flu vaccine is, so you can make informed decisions about your health.

  26. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

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    Healthwatch Bury will be attending various groups in Bury this autumn and winter.

  27. How to stay well this winter

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    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  28. What is the COVID-19 vaccine and how do I get it?

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    Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.

  29. Could you be the Healthwatch Bury board member we have been looking for?

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    We are currently on the lookout for people that could add their valuable skills and experience to our board of directors as we look to build on the work we have been doing and strive for bigger goals.

  30. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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    Save the date for the Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting 2023.

  31. How to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

  32. Greater Manchester care home is rated inadequate and placed in special measures by CQC

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Burrswood Care Home in Bury, Greater Manchester, inadequate, and placed it in special measures following an inspection in August.

  33. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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    We would like to invite you to the Healthwatch Bury's Annual General Meeting 2023.

  34. What is an NHS and Care Volunteer Responder, and how can I access this service?

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    Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?

  35. Reporting care to the CQC

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    Care Rights UK want to hear your experience of reporting poor care to the CQC.

  36. Getting started with the NHS App

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    Step-by-step instructions for patients.

  37. Our Christmas opening hours

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    Our phone line Christmas and New Year opening hours.