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In early January, NHS England will invite around 2.4 million randomly selected people registered with GP practices to answer a GP Patient Survey questionnaire about their experiences. -
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Regular drop in session to help you access local health services. -
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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. -
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Free support and activity drop-in sessions for older people. -
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NHS England has launched a new phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer earlier for patients, when it is easier to treat. -
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We want to understand the needs and experiences of patients and invite you to join our online event. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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Macmillan Cancer Support are currently working on a project to spread the word on the issues facing people with cancer in the UK. -
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Industrial action by junior doctors and dentists working in hospitals is taking place for 72 hours from 7am on Monday March 12th to 7am on Thursday March 16th and will impact all hospitals across Greater Manchester and some GP services
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Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care. -
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NHS prescription charges to increase by 3.2% from 1 April. -
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The Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours between Easter and May 2023 for pharmacies in GM are now available. -
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Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at one of our park bench surgeries. -
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We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services. -
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Facebook Live with Bury Sexual Health Service. -
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Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life. -
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Talking all things menopause in our Facebook Live Awareness Session. -
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Raised blood pressure is the number one cause of pain and disability in Greater Manchester. It can increase your risk of experiencing a serious health problem like a heart attack, stroke or dementia. -
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A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate. -
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With cases of measles on the rise in the UK, parents and guardians are being urged to ensure that children are up to date with their vaccinations. -
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How you make a complaint about primary care services is changing on 1 July 2023. -
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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. -
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Finding out your risk of type 2 diabetes only takes a few minutes, but it could be the most important thing you do today. -
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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. -
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A new partnership for Bury residents, or a Bury cared for children in out-of-borough placement. -
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Volunteers from Bury are being invited to return to a mobile clinic next week for their second appointment as part of the NHS-Galleri trial. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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From 1 July 2022, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can legally certify and issue a statement of fitness for work, or informally known as a ‘fit note’. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Services in general practice and the community are being transformed to make it easier for patients to access a wider range of help from general practice, closer to home by phone or online. -
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Many of you have told us that you have experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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What choices are available to you in your NHS care. -
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Millions of children in England will be offered a flu vaccine from September, as the NHS steps up its vaccination programme to protect the country against both flu and covid viruses ahead of winter. -
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Watch our Facebook Live session with Bury Hearing Hub. -
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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. -
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Throughout Recovery Month 2023 Achieve Community Development will be delivering / supporting a range of opportunities to get involved with in Bury. -
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Bury & Bolton Citizens Advice are working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide welfare benefit advice and assistance to patients affected by cancer across Bury. -
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This Van Can is a Greater Manchester NHS mobile health clinic in a van which is raising awareness of prostate cancer. -
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A new initiative has been launched by NHS England in which people under 40 living with type 2 diabetes will be offered additional health checks, to help lower their risk of diabetes complications. -
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75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need. -
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Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you. -
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We Are Survivors is now working in Bury to support men, over the age of 18, who are survivors of sexual violence. -
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Have your say on the plan to improve the lives of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis / chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
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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. -
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It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.