1. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  2. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  3. Pharmacy Collect: Local Pharmacies Now Stocking COVID Tests Through New Advanced Service

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    Community pharmacy teams in Greater Manchester are this month starting to offer free coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits as they help to support the lifting of national restrictions and the pandemic recovery.

  4. Referral Pathway to the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)

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    The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) is a nationally commissioned & funded advanced service that was launched in community pharmacies in England in October 2019.

  5. Flu vaccination

    News -

    Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it’s sometimes called seasonal flu.

  6. '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.

  7. August Bank Holiday- Pharmacy Opening Hours

    Advice and Information -

    The August Bank Holiday opening hours are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  8. Did you use NHS 111?

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    NHS 111 is now the recommended first step whenever you might need urgent treatment or A&E. We want to know how that has worked for those who have used it.

  9. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

  10. Coughs, colds, eye infections, earaches, itchy skin? Speak to your pharmacist first.

    News -

    Healthcare professionals in Greater Manchester are reminding residents about how local pharmacies can help people with minor health concerns quickly and easily as part of Ask Your Pharmacist Week (1-8 November).

  11. Christmas and New Year Pharmacy Opening Hours

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    Your local pharmacy can help with expert advice for a range of minor ailments.

  12. Healthwatch Bury weekly virtual drop in sessions

    News -

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

  13. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Session at the Jubilee Centre

    News -

    Share your experiences of using health and social care services.

  14. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistant

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    A new weekly drop-in service to help you access local health services and health advice.

  15. Lost in translation – improving access to translation and interpreting services

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  16. Pharmacy opening hours this Easter

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    The Easter and early May bank holiday hours are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  17. Bury Pharmacies Services - Public Survey

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    Local people are invited to share their experiences when using local pharmacy services in Bury. This feedback will help to ensure that pharmacy services meet the needs of local people.

  18. Health and care over the Easter holiday period

    News -

    Useful phone numbers and websites for health and care over the Easter holiday period.

  19. Homes for Ukraine Welcome Pack

    Advice and Information -

    The pack contains a lot of useful information about health, benefits, education and other support available.

  20. The Big Conversation: Chance to talk about health and care in Greater Manchester

    News -

    People from every corner of Greater Manchester are invited start talking honestly about the future of health and care, as part of the Big Conversation.

  21. Knowing what's open over the bank holiday

    News -

    Information should you need help with medical needs over the jubilee bank holiday.

  22. Help us teach community groups lifesaving skills!

    News -

    St John Ambulance call on you to support us with the delivery of the National Coordination of First Response project, in partnership with NHS England and Improvement.

  23. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

    News -

    Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries in July and August.

  24. ESOL Advice Open Day

    News -

    ESOL Advice Open Day to be held at the Mosses Centre on the 5th July.

  25. Board Minutes - 22nd March 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 22nd March 2022

  26. Board Minutes - 26th April 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 26th April 2022.

  27. Stop smoking support in Greater Manchester

    Advice and Information -

    Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health, finances and loved ones. Get free help and support to quit in Greater Manchester.

  28. Pharmacy Opening Times in Bury: August bank holiday

    News -

    Pharmacy opening times across Greater Manchester during the August bank holiday are now available.

  29. Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey.

    News -

    LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey is open!

  30. Bury Pharmacy Survey

    News -

    Local people are invited to share their experiences when using local pharmacy services in Bury. This feedback will help to ensure that pharmacy services meet the needs of local people.

  31. Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  32. The Big Conversation: health and care in Bury

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    We are working with partners across Greater Manchester to understand how we can improve health and wellbeing.

  33. You’re invited to Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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    Our Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday 6th December.

  34. Covid and Flu Vaccinations

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    Bury gets a visit from Monster Mayhem to show the double danger from Covid and Flu.

  35. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  36. Pharmacy Opening Times for Christmas & New Year Bank Holidays

    News -

    The Christmas to New Year bank holiday hours are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  37. Choose the right service this winter

    Advice and Information -

    There are lots of NHS services available to help you if you or your family are unwell this winter.

  38. Getting prescriptions in time for Christmas

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    NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care is reminding people who take regular medication to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for Christmas.

  39. Healthwatch Bury Access Assistance

    News -

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

  40. 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.

  41. Board Minutes - 28th June 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 28th June 2022.

  42. Board Minutes - 27th September 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on 27th September 2022.

  43. Pharmacy Survey Report

    Report -

    Community pharmacies play an integral part of primary care and are the most accessible health professionals to the public.

  44. Let’s Do It Community Fund

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 1 January 2022 to March 2022.

  45. Let’s Do It Community Fund

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 2 April - June 2022.

  46. Let’s Do It Community Fund

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 3 July - September 2022.

  47. NHS prescription charges to increase from 1 April

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    NHS prescription charges to increase by 3.2% from 1 April.

  48. Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours

    Advice and Information -

    The Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours between Easter and May 2023 for pharmacies in GM are now available.

  49. 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.