1. ESOL For a Career in Care (Jargon Busting)

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    ESOL For A Career in Care course starting on Tuesday 9th May.

  2. Summer courses - Bury Adult Learning Service

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    Bury Adult Learning Centre courses taking place this summer.

  3. Coronation Weekend Activities in Bury

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    Coronation activities taking place over the bank holiday weekend.

  4. May Measurement Month

    Advice and Information -

    Raised blood pressure is the number one cause of pain and disability in Greater Manchester. It can increase your risk of experiencing a serious health problem like a heart attack, stroke or dementia.

  5. Bury Council - Support at home

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    Have your say on the proposed changes to the Support at Home Service.

  6. Measles Information

    Advice and Information -

    With cases of measles on the rise in the UK, parents and guardians are being urged to ensure that children are up to date with their vaccinations.

  7. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

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    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

  8. Type 2 Diabetes prevention week

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    Finding out your risk of type 2 diabetes only takes a few minutes, but it could be the most important thing you do today.

  9. The Prince’s Trust Courses

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    Upcoming Programmes Across Greater Manchester.

  10. Disability Employment Support

    Advice and Information -

    Intensive Personalised Employment Support is here to help each person focus on their own strengths, skills and abilities to overcome any complex barriers preventing them from gaining sustainable employment.

  11. Activities for Carers Week

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    Activities for Carers Week in Bury (5th - 11th June).

  12. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  13. Free Goal Setting & Motivation course

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    Get Ready for Work – Goal Setting & Motivation course at Bury Adult Learning Centre.

  14. What support can I get as a carer?

    Advice and Information -

    Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

  15. Bury volunteers return to help NHS trial new cancer screening test

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    Volunteers from Bury are being invited to return to a mobile clinic next week for their second appointment as part of the NHS-Galleri trial.

  16. Enter & View report : Nazareth House

    Report -

    Our report from the Enter & View visit we carried out to Nazareth House nursing home in December 2022.

  17. Coming up soon with The Prince’s Trust

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    Upcoming Programmes Across Greater Manchester.

  18. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish their Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  19. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Annual Report 2022-23

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester publish its first Annual Report which highlights their activities over the past year and the impact the independent network has achieved.

  20. Healthwatch Bury Annual Report 2022-23

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    Our annual report for 2022-2023. Giving a background to what we have been doing, how we have helped people in the borough and contributed to the system.

  21. How do I get a fit note?

    Advice and Information -

    From 1 July 2022, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can legally certify and issue a statement of fitness for work, or informally known as a ‘fit note’.

  22. What to expect when waiting for care

    Advice and Information -

    The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular, clear and accessible updates to help you plan your next steps while you wait.

  23. Health and wellbeing videos for people with learning disabilities

    Advice and Information -

    Supporting mental wellbeing for people with learning disabilities.

  24. St John Ambulance BSL emergency first aid film

    Advice and Information -

    St John Ambulance want to ensure that no one dies through lack of first aid provision.

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

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    People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  26. North West Ambulance Service ‘Don’t walk away’ campaign

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    NWAS raise awareness of alcohol consumption during the summer months and the dangers of leaving a person alone when they've had one too many. This is following a 97% rise in alcohol-related incidents to their 999 service in the last four years.

  27. Bury Carers Hub - timetable of events

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    Bury Carers Hub events calendar for August 2023.

  28. Choice in the NHS

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    What choices are available to you in your NHS care.

  29. The Prince’s Trust: Upcoming Programmes Across Greater Manchester

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    Courses coming up with The Prince’s Trust in September.

  30. Wellbeing courses at Bury Adult Learning Centre

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    Bury Adult Learning Service can offer a FREE course for people (19+) that are experiencing a mild to moderate mental health condition, with the aim of helping to improve mental wellbeing.

  31. NHS to roll out flu vaccines for children from September

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    Millions of children in England will be offered a flu vaccine from September, as the NHS steps up its vaccination programme to protect the country against both flu and covid viruses ahead of winter.

  32. Help with your exam results

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    Helpful advice for students on GCSE results day.

  33. Bury food and fuel support

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    Financial help is available through the Household Support Fund or the Bury Support Fund.

  34. New courses at Bury Adult Learning Centre

    News -

    ESOL For A Career In Care and Get That Job courses starting soon.

  35. Facebook Live with Bury Hearing Hub

    Advice and Information -

    Watch our Facebook Live session with Bury Hearing Hub.

  36. NWAS Patient Transport Service (PTS) and 999 easy read guides

    Advice and Information -

    North West Ambulance Service have produced an easy read format of their Patient Transport Service (PTS) and 999 guide.

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

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

  38. Recovery Month 2023

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    Throughout Recovery Month 2023 Achieve Community Development will be delivering / supporting a range of opportunities to get involved with in Bury.

  39. Family First Aid for Parents and Carers

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    Free Family First Aid course due to be held at Bury Adult Learning Centre.

  40. Free 1 hour online training sessions - Introduction to Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance

    News -

    Do you talk to older people at work? Could you help an older person check that they are getting all they are entitled to?

  41. Macmillan welfare benefit advice and assistance in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Bury & Bolton Citizens Advice are working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide welfare benefit advice and assistance to patients affected by cancer across Bury.

  42. The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published by the Care Quality Commission

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    Majority of patients remain positive about care they receive when in hospital but over a third say their health deteriorated while waiting for treatment.

  43. NHS mobile van comes to Bury and Prestwich

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    This Van Can is a Greater Manchester NHS mobile health clinic in a van which is raising awareness of prostate cancer.

  44. New NHS England programme to improve type 2 diabetes care for people under 40

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    A new initiative has been launched by NHS England in which people under 40 living with type 2 diabetes will be offered additional health checks, to help lower their risk of diabetes complications.

  45. What mental health support is available for children and young people?

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    75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.

  46. How can your pharmacy help you?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

  47. Support for male survivors of sexual abuse

    Advice and Information -

    We Are Survivors is now working in Bury to support men, over the age of 18, who are survivors of sexual violence.

  48. What is flu and what is the flu vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    As we enter Flu season it's important you know what the symptoms of flu are, and what the flu vaccine is, so you can make informed decisions about your health.

  49. What is long-covid and what support is available?

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    It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

  50. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

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    Healthwatch Bury will be attending various groups in Bury this autumn and winter.