1. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  2. Looking after someone? Know your rights

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    Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

  3. Bury Healthwatch Virtual Roadshow

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    If you are an unpaid carer or a person with a disability, this virtual roadshow will contain vital information about the wide range of local support you can access.

  4. Unpaid carers - the COVID vaccine roll out

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    Unpaid carers invited to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

  5. COVID-19 guide for carers and family supporting adults and children with learning disabilities or autistic adults and children

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    A Social Care Institute for Excellence guide to help family members and carers living with and supporting adults and children with learning disabilities.

  6. Greater Manchester Physical Development Parent Survey

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    The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looking to hear your views to understand how children's physical development and physical activity in Greater Manchester can be improved.

  7. Carers Week: Making caring visible and valued

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    Carers Week, which runs from 7th to 13th June, is an annual campaign that recognises the vital contribution of the UK’s unpaid carers.

  8. 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.

  9. Flu vaccination

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

  10. Carers Passport Survey

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    Adult Social Care and the NHS in the North West are doing some research about carers’ ID cards or carers’ ‘passports’ and they want to hear what carers think.

  11. Welcome to Bury Carers’ Hub

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    From the 1st June, a new provider, n-compass will be delivering adult carer support in Bury.

  12. Get help to buy food and milk

    Advice and Information -

    The NHS Healthy Start scheme aims to help those who are pregnant or have responsibility for at least one child under the age of 4, who are on a qualifying benefit or a low income.

  13. Talking Bubble: Dialogue Society Befriending Campaign to End Loneliness

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    Dialogue Society in partnership with the Time to Help UK is launching a new project called "Talking Bubble" to bring together dialogue volunteers with individuals who need befriending support.

  14. Carers in Crisis

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    Healthwatch Bury undertook a research project identifying issues and concerns of carers when the person, who is being cared for, is experiencing a mental health crisis.

  15. Study of palliative and end of life care experiences of people of African and Caribbean descent during Covid-19

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    One in four UK families miss out on end of life care. People from Ethnic Minorities face barriers when accessing end of life care services and are less likely to receive good care.

  16. '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.

  17. Department for Work & Pensions - Shaping future support: The Health and Disability Green Paper

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    Shaping Future Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper aims to explore how the benefits system can better meet the needs of disabled people.

  18. Review of Older People’s Day Services (Bury Council)

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    Bury Council is currently reviewing a number of older people’s day services.

  19. NICE are looking for lay members to join the Interventional procedures advisory committee.

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    NICE are recruiting a lay member to join the interventional procedures advisory committee who will contribute to developing guidance for 3 years.

  20. HAF funded summer activities for SEND families

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    Bury2gether have organised a range of activities, in partnership with Bury Council, for SEND families over the summer holidays funded by HAF (Holiday and food activity program).

  21. Accessible Information Standard

    Advice and Information -

    People in England with complex disabilities, as well as parents and carers, now have the right to accessible information and communication support when using health and social care services.

  22. Getting to medical appointments - Ring and Ride accessible minibus service

    Advice and Information -

    Ring & Ride service provides accessible, low-cost transport to disabled & older people with walking difficulties.

  23. What is adult social care?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  24. Financial Assessments Survey

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    Have you or someone you care for had your financial assessment carried out through Bury Council?

  25. Bury2Gether’s Listening Ear Helpline (SEND)

    Advice and Information -

    Bury2Gether’s Listening Ear Helpline providing confidential peer support for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND.

  26. Self Care Week Reminds us to Practise Self Care for Life

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    Self Care Week is the annual national event that raises awareness of what we can all do to improve our physical health and mental wellbeing. This year, the theme is Practise Self Care for Life.

  27. Latest news and Drop-in around Bury from the Bury Carers Hub

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    News from Bury Carers Hub and Drop-in Sessions for Radcliffe, Prestwich and Bury.

  28. Caring for Carers from Asian Communities across Greater Manchester What Works?

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    In 2020 a piece of research into the experiences of carers from ethnic minorities was done as part of an NHS Funded project.

  29. Today is Carers Rights Day - Thursday 25 November

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    This year's Carers Rights Day campaign will focus on raising awareness of the rights that unpaid carers have.

  30. Lasting Power of Attorney Advice for carers, family and friends

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    Lasting Power of Attorney carers booklet from Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

  31. We’re here to help you stay well this winter

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    If you’re worried about your health, don’t delay, your NHS wants to see you – help us help you get the care you need this winter.

  32. 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.

  33. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Session at the Outreach Café

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    Join us for a coffee and chat in the Outreach Cafe.

  34. Do you know the 4 ts of type 1 diabetes?

    Advice and Information -

    Too many children and young people are not diagnosed with type 1 diabetes until they are in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

  35. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

    Advice and Information -

    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  36. Help St John Ambulance teach community groups lifesaving skills!

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

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

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    Share your experiences of using health and social care services.

  38. 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.

  39. Upcoming Prince's Trust Courses in Greater Manchester

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    The Prince's Trust are continuing to offer a range of online and in-person courses to help young people build confidence, develop new skills and gain valuable work experience.

  40. Free Family Cookery Course for Parents and Carers

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    Prepare and cook some quick and healthy meals for your family on a limited budget.

  41. Healthwatch Bury Virtual Roadshow – Lived Experience

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    Share your experience of using care services or being a carer and receive a £20 gift voucher for your time.

  42. Staying Warm This Winter

    Advice and Information -

    Some energy saving tips and local support information provided by Bury Voluntary, Community and Faith Alliance.

  43. Diabetes UK update

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    Latest update from the Diabetes UK North of England team - Diabetes and Ramadan webinar and more.

  44. Baxter Education Centre Northwest rated inadequate and placed in special measures by Care Quality Commission

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    Following an inspection in December, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Baxter Education Centre Northwest, inadequate overall and placed it in special measures, after finding significant issues regarding patient safety.

  45. Video asks people to speak out and reduce violence following fatal stabbings

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    Greater Manchester’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) has launched a new video as part of its ongoing work with partners to reduce violence in the city-region.

  46. 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.

  47. Your care, your way – Join Healthwatch’s new campaign

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    Clear, understandable information is important to help you make the right health and care decisions. Join our campaign and have your say on what needs to change.

  48. Student Mental Health survey

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    We want to understand the effects of the pandemic on student mental health.

  49. 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.