1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  3. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

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

  4. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  5. Out-of-area registrations and patient choice

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    GP practices can register patients who live outside their practice area, with home visit services provided separately. The British Medical Association (BMA) guidance explains the regulations, registration process and key concerns.

  6. Long Term Plan Greater Manchester Cancer Report

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    In this report, we gather, analyse and present a comprehensive set of responses from the people of Greater Manchester on cancer services in the NHS Long Term plan.

  7. NHS Long Term Plan GM general survey

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    In this report, we gather, analyse and present a comprehensive set of responses from the people of Greater Manchester on all health services in the NHS Long Term plan.

  8. Digital-first approach rolled out across Bury GP practices

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    Patients in Bury are now able to make online visits to their GP and receive advice and support virtually as more practices roll out new technology during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

  9. GP Access in Bury

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    During 2017/18, GP Practices represented one of the most common areas the people of Bury were talking to Healthwatch Bury about.

  10. People’s Experiences of Accessing & Talking to Bury GP’s About Their Mental Health

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    Healthwatch Bury gathered feedback from service users’ regarding their experiences of both before and after accessing their GP’s about their mental health.

  11. Mental Health Information on Bury GP websites

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    In December 2017, Healthwatch Bury reviewed all Bury GP websites to ascertain what specific mental health information they contained.

  12. Healthwatch Bury Mental Health Project GP Experience Report

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    As part of Healthwatch Bury’s Mental Health project in 2017/18, we asked GPs to complete a short survey regarding their experiences with supporting patients with mental health.

  13. Migrant Health Animations from Public Health England

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    These animations explains the entitlements to NHS services and to vaccination for migrants in England and are aimed at healthcare professionals who support migrants in their practice.

  14. Patient Experience – BARDOC Out of Hours Service in Bury Report

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    This report relates to the patients’ comments who visited the Out of Hours Service in Bury or used a home visit service in Bury from Bury and Rochdale Doctors on Call (BARDOC) over Christmas Bank Holidays in December 2015.

  15. COVID-19 vaccination programme: patients without an NHS number and/or who are not registered with a GP

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    With the full opening of Cohort 12, every person in the UK over 18 years of age is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

  16. Digital Access and Isolation Survey

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    Healthwatch Bury wants to hear from people about digital access and isolation.

  17. '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.

  18. Bury GP service Mystery Shopping Report

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    Many Bury GP surgeries are requiring new patients provide identification before allowing them to register, despite NHS rules saying ID is not needed.

  19. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

  20. Top tips 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Your choices in the NHS

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    Did you know that in many cases you have the legal right to choose where you have your NHS treatment?

  23. Have you used AskMyGP? Tell us about it.

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    During the pandemic, more people than ever have used AskMyGP to access a GP appointment. But how has it worked for you?

  24. World AIDS Day

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    World AIDS Day takes place on 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness.

  25. Digital Access and Isolation report

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    More and more services are encouraging people to access services online. This was part of the NHS plans prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, however the shift to online services was accelerated considerably as a result. Our report examines this.

  26. 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.

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

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    Share your experiences of using health and social care services.

  28. GP Patient Survey

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    The GP Patient Survey is designed to give patients the opportunity to feed back about their experiences of their GP practice.

  29. Share your lived patient experience with the Locality Board

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    Healthwatch Bury has an exciting opportunity and would like for you to get in touch with us if you have had a recent experience with local health and/or social care services.

  30. 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.

  31. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Sessions and Park Bench Surgeries

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    Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at one of our drop-in sessions or park bench surgeries in March.

  32. TfGM Engagement Workshop: Travelling to Healthcare Sites

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    To help reduce carbon emissions, supporting NHS and wider government goals, TfGM’s Customer Experience team want to learn more about the ways in which patients and staff travel to health sites such as hospitals, GPs, clinics and walk-in centres.

  33. 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.

  34. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  35. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  36. Health and care over the Easter holiday period

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

  37. Homes for Ukraine Welcome Pack

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

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

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    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.

  39. Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Bury

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    Free annual diabetic eye screening for people with diabetes aged 12 years and older.

  40. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  41. Good medical practice consultation

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    The General Medical Council (GMC) is running a public consultation on an updated version of Good medical practice.

  42. Knowing what's open over the bank holiday

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

  43. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

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    Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries in July and August.

  44. ‘Help Us, Help You’ Cancer - Earlier Diagnosis Campaign

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    NHS England & NHS Improvement has launched a new phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign taking aradically different approach to detecting cancer earlier for patients, when it is easier to treat.

  45. ESOL Advice Open Day

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

  46. Achieve Recovery Services in Bury

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    Achieve Bury is here to help you build a life which is important to you and is free from the problems that addiction can bring.

  47. Bury Pride Survey Report

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    Experiences of Bury LGBTQIA+ community of accessing health and social care.

  48. Board Minutes - 22nd March 2022

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    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 22nd March 2022

  49. Board Minutes - 26th April 2022

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    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 26th April 2022.

  50. Stop smoking support in Greater Manchester

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    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.