1. Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  2. 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.

  3. Diabetic Eye Screening Programme in Bury

    Advice and Information -

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

  4. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

    Advice and Information -

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

  5. British Red Cross Mobility Aids Service

    Advice and Information -

    The British Red Cross provide mobility aids to support individuals on a short-term basis during illness, injury, or the worsening of a long-term medical condition.

  6. Help shape palliative and end of life care in Bury

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    Health and social care organisations in Bury are currently working on a programme to improve services for adults who have palliative care needs or are in the last year of life and are asking patients and carers to help them shape these changes.

  7. 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.

  8. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

    News -

    Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries in July and August.

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

    News -

    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.

  10. ESOL Advice Open Day

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

  11. COVID-19 Vaccination - People aged 12 and over who have a weakened immune.

    Advice and Information -

    We've joined NHS, charity and community leaders to encourage people with a weakened immune system to continue to book in or visit a walk-in centre for their COVID-19 vaccines.

  12. Healthwatch 100 Survey: Dementia

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    If you are a carer and provide support to someone living with dementia or memory loss (suspected dementia), talk to us about your experiences of services and support in the Bury area.

  13. Achieve Recovery Services in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  14. Bury Pride Survey Report

    Report -

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

  15. Board Minutes - 22nd March 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 22nd March 2022

  16. Board Minutes - 26th April 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 26th April 2022.

  17. ‘What should happen if you or someone you know experiences a fragility fracture?’- a patient and carer resource

    Advice and Information -

    The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has recently published a resource aimed at patients and carers for the Fracture Liaison Service Database (FLS-DB).

  18. New support groups from BIG in Mental Health

    News -

    Information on a new support group in Radcliffe and other areas across Bury.

  19. CQC tells Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Hospital Trust to make immediate safety improvements

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to make urgent improvements in the safety of community-based mental health services for adults of working age.

  20. GM Big Disability Survey 2022

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    The GM Big Disability Survey is now live.

  21. Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey.

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

  22. Get on Board with new bus fares in Greater Manchester

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    Simple and clear low bus fares will be available in Greater Manchester from Sunday 4 September, making it easier to get around the city-region and supporting people with the increased cost of living.

  23. 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.

  24. Waiting for hospital treatment?

    News -

    While You Wait has information and advice to help you manage your physical and mental wellbeing.

  25. Winter wellbeing information

    Advice and Information -

    A six-month calendar covering advice and information on how to keep well this winter.

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

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    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.

  27. Statement regarding Edenfield medium secure mental health unit

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    "The Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Network is aware of the BBC Panorama allegations regarding standards of care at the Edenfield Medium Secure Unit which is part of The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust."  

  28. Free Mental Capacity Act e-Learning course

    Advice and Information -

    This CPD-accredited online course explores the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including best interests decision-making, and how to support people to make their own decisions.

  29. At One with Nature

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    A six-week programme for 1.5 hours per week, created for participants to relax, improve their confidence, self-esteem, mental health and wellbeing.

  30. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistance

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    From October 2022 our drop-in support will be changing to a monthly service.

  31. Are you or your loved one waiting to get a GP referral? Share your views

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    Have you or your loved one been left frustrated after struggling to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? You’re not alone.

  32. Free Event - GP Access for patients with Sensory Loss or Physical Disability

    News -

    We would benefit from your expertise and guidance to assist in the delivery of this project.

  33. Public confidence in urgent and emergency care services

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    The pressure on urgent and emergency care services has been a big story recently, with significant press coverage of ambulance delays and long waits in accident and emergency departments (A&E).

  34. The Big Conversation: health and care in Bury

    News -

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

  35. Gridlocked health and care system leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.

  36. Addiction: Support in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    If you or someone you know struggles with addiction, here are some local and national services that may be able to help.

  37. Cost of Living

    Advice and Information -

    Energy Bill Support Scheme and Grant information for nomadic people

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

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

  39. Safer Transport Network Workshops

    News -

    Transport for Greater Manchester are running a series of Safer Transport Network Workshops.

  40. Covid and Flu Vaccinations

    News -

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

  41. 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.

  42. Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A

    Advice and Information -

    What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it.

  43. Bereavement Drop-in Group at Radcliffe Library

    Advice and Information -

    Are you grieving? Feeling Lonely? Isolated? Sad? Bury Hospice run a monthly Bereavement Drop-in Group at Radcliffe Library

  44. Warm Spaces Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Your guide to warm community spaces in and around the Bury borough.

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

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

  46. 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.

  47. NHS industrial action

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    NHS tells patients to continue to access emergency care during industrial action.

  48. Have you got a sensory impairment or a mobility issue or care for someone who has?

    News -

    Healthwatch Bury is currently working on a Primary Care project focussing on access to GP services for those with a sensory loss or physical impairment.

  49. Healthwatch Bury Access Assistance

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

  50. 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.