1. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

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    The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable its likely to be.

  2. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury drop-in sessions & events

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    We look forward to seeing you at one of Park Bench Surgeries or drop-in sessions.

  3. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

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    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

  4. Public agreement on smartphone and wearable data for cardiovascular research

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    The BHF Data Science Centre has found broad public support for the use of data from smartphone and wearable devices in research.

  5. Online Question & Answer sessions for parents of Autistic Teenagers

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    Drop-in sessions provided by the National Autism Society and the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium.

  6. How can your pharmacy help you?

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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.

  7. Getting started with the NHS App

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    Video guidance showing how to use the NHS App step by step. These videos show you how to navigate the NHS App and use its services.

  8. Get to Know Where to Go for Health Advice – May Bank Holiday Weekends

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    With the two bank holiday weekends in May, it’s important you know where to go if you, or someone else, become unwell.

  9. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  10. Pharmacy: what people want

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    Healthwatch report, "Pharmacy: what people want", explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.

  11. Pharmacy: what people want

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    Healthwatch has today published it’s "Pharmacy: what people want" report. The report explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.

  12. Barnardo's Refugee Family Helpline

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    The helpline provides emotional and practical support as well as advice and signposting to children, young people and their families.

  13. Stay and play sessions in Bury

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    Free stay and play and drop in sessions for children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers.

  14. Help shape an Adult Social Care Sensory Impairment Strategy for Bury

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    This survey is part of some wider work to help shape the first ever Bury Adult Social Care Sensory Impairment Strategy.

  15. Have your say on IVF cycles

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    NHS Greater Manchester is reviewing the number of times people can access NHS funded IVF treatment across Greater Manchester.

  16. Finding health care over the bank holiday weekend

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    Some GP surgeries and pharmacies will be closed over the bank holiday weekend - here's where you can find support for your health needs.

  17. The Prince's Trust Explore Course - June 2024

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    The Prince’s Trust next Explore programme starting in June.

  18. New videos produced to explain who we are and what we do

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    Do you have questions about what Healthwatch does? Want to know what we do with your feedback, or how you can help improve health and social care services? Watch our video to find out.

  19. NHS Long-term plan report for Bury

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    In this report, we gather, analyse and present a comprehensive set of responses from the people of Bury on some of the key the topics raised in the NHS Long Term plan.

  20. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  21. Helpline for people with learning disabilities in Bury

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    Keeping People Connected. Helpline for people with learning disabilities living in Bury.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. Healthwatch Bury has joined the C-Card scheme

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    The C-Card scheme is a free and confidential service offering free condom and sexual health information and support to all young people aged 16–25 years.

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. The Accessible Information Standard - what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  28. BRAC Stands for Bolton Bury and Rochdale African Community

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    The aim of BRAC is to encourage migrants to engage and participate fully in British society.

  29. Healthwatch Bury Annual Report 2021-22

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    Our annual report, covering our activity and impact over the last year, as well as our vision for the coming year.

  30. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Strategy 2022-25

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    A look at our 3-year joint strategy in Greater Manchester.

  31. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.