1. Eating Well with Diabetes

    Advice and Information -

    Enjoying what you eat is one of life's pleasures. But if you, or someone in your family, has diabetes you'll know it can be tricky at times.

  2. Water safety campaign launches to prevent accidental drownings

    News -

    FAMILY members and friends who have lost loved ones to accidental drowning continue to support Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) with its mission to stop incidents of this type.

  3. The Prince’s Trust – latest courses in Greater Manchester

    News -

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

  4. Learning for Life and Work - Bury Adult Learning online open days

    News -

    Are you or another resident thinking about enrolling on an adult learning course in September?

  5. Shake up this Summer!

    News -

    10 Minute Shake Up is back and aims to inspire children to rebuild confidence in being physically active and develop new and longer-term physical skills and most importantly, have fun!

  6. Aqua - vacancy for a Lived Experience Panel Member

    News -

    Lived Experience Affiliates support and challenge Aqua’s programme of work; from developing the ideas, designing the programmes and in their delivery and evaluation.

  7. Beacon Service Calendar of Events and Activities

    News -

    The Beacon Service at Bury VCFA provide a social prescribing service offering a totally person centred approach to anyone aged over 18 and registered with a Bury GP.

  8. Better Health Campaign

    News -

    Public Health England has launched the latest Better Health campaign, to encourage adults across the nation to lose any excess weight, eat more healthily and get active this summer.

  9. Abcdiagnosis - Nordic walking instructor training for people with a diagnosis of breast cancer

    News -

    Do you know what Nordic walking is or the benefits for breast cancer patients?

  10. Elective Care Survey

    News -

    Are you’re waiting for a routine or non-urgent surgery? Do you have ideas, experiences, views that could help local hospitals to consider different ways of working together to improve services?

  11. Digital Access and Isolation Survey

    News -

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

  12. 'Park bench' surgeries launched by Healthwatch Bury - as featured in the Bury Times

    News -

    A SERIES of 'bench surgeries' have been undertaken so a health watchdog can gauge public reaction to health and social care services.

  13. Health, care and wellbeing services during Coronavirus pandemic Survey Report

    Report -

    Almost two thirds of Bury residents say that the pandemic affected their mental health, and many had operations cancelled.

  14. Bury GP service Mystery Shopping Report

    Report -

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

  15. Taking Charge Together

    Report -

    As part of the wider “Taking Charge Together” campaign GMCVO led a partnership project delivered by ten borough wide and five themed voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) and Healthwatch partnerships in Greater Manchester.

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

    News -

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

  17. Maximus Employer Led Programme - August 2021

    News -

    Maximus are pleased to be working with JW Lees and Travelodge on their latest recruitment drives and are delighted to promote the following Employer Led opportunities to work for these employers.

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

    News -

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

  19. Cancer Screening

    Advice and Information -

    Cancer screening saves thousands of lives each year. It can detect cancers at an early stage and in some cases, even prevent cancers from developing in the first place.

  20. New data reveals true extent of the number of children living with type 2 diabetes

    News -

    This is an alarming wakeup call, as type 2 diabetes is known to be more serious in children. Also worrying is the news that only 30% of children who live with the condition are receiving the care they need to live well with diabetes.

  21. Did you use NHS 111?

    News -

    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. Live Well Move More

    News -

    Diabetes UK are running free physical activity classes for people living with diabetes.

  23. Bury Sexual Health Service

    Advice and Information -

    Bury Sexual Health Service provide free and confidential sexual health services in Bury, Radcliffe and nearby areas. This includes information and advice on all types of contraception and STI testing and treatment.

  24. Your choices in the NHS

    Advice and Information -

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

  25. 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.

  26. Bury Veterans Hub-Cafe

    News -

    On Wednesday 1st September Bury Veterans Hub CIC will be bringing a breakfast club to Radcliffe.

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

    News -

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

  28. Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live Sessions

    News -

    We are keen to redefine how engagement opportunities are delivered and are fully maximising online avenues to do this, aiming to help bridge the gap between the public and health and social care services.

  29. Sexual Health Week 2021 - accessing sexual health services in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Bury Live- Sexual Health Week 2021 with guest speakers from the Bury Sexual Health Services Outreach Team and the LGBT Foundation.

  30. Primary Eyecare - Urgent Eyecare Service

    Advice and Information -

    Primary Eyecare provides NHS funded eyecare services across large parts of England. The services are available from the majority of local opticians, from the smallest independent practice to the largest national chains.

  31. Diabetes information leaflet

    Advice and Information -

    The Diabetes Network has just launched its new information leaflet to help people self-manage their condition.

  32. 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.

  33. Diabetes UK update - upcoming online events

    News -

    There are still places available on a programme of free to join online webinars from Diabetes UK.

  34. Powerful Together!

    News -

    Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for Manchester's disabled adults!

  35. Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS)

    Advice and Information -

    The Minor Eye Conditions Service (MECS) provides assessment and treatment for people with recently occurring minor eye problems. It is an NHS service provided by accredited optometrists (also commonly called opticians).

  36. NHS services - support for deaf and hard of hearing patients

    Advice and Information -

    Information about accessing emergency services for deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people.

  37. The Prince's Trust - Courses starting in November in Greater Manchester

    News -

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

  38. Northern Care Alliance - Interpretation & Translation Service

    Advice and Information -

    Northern Care Alliance recognise the importance of clear communication. The interpretation and translation teams make that easy for patients and visitors who need their support.

  39. Youth Drop In (Radcliffe)

    News -

    An informal 'Youth Drop in session' age 10 - 14 year old and live in Radcliffe.

  40. Supporting People Waiting for Hospital Treatment

    Advice and Information -

    The Covid-19 pandemic has meant some operations and procedures have been postponed, leading to understandable concern for those waiting. The NHS is working hard to get people seen as quickly as possible.

  41. November 2021 Campaigns & Awareness Days

    Blog -

    The latest events and campaigns for November 2021.

  42. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Sessions

    News -

    Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Sessions at local libraries in November.

  43. Financial Assessments Survey

    News -

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

  44. LGBT Health Conference - celebrating 10 years of Pride in Practice

    News -

    Over the last 10 years, Pride in Practice at LGBT Foundation have delivered LGBT inclusion training to over 10,000 healthcare professionals, worked with 780 primary care services, and presented 360 accredited Pride in Practice awards.

  45. Mouth Cancer Action Month - checking for mouth cancer

    Advice and Information -

    A 2 minute do it yourself self examination guide that could save your life!

  46. Healthwatch Bury Annual meeting

    News -

    We would like to invite our members and stakeholders to our Annual General Meeting.

  47. GM LGBTQ+ Advisory Panel opportunities

    News -

    LGBT Foundation, the facilitating organisation for the GM LGBTQ+ Advisory Panel, is currently recruiting for new Panel members.

  48. Healthwatch Bury has joined the C-Card scheme

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  49. Is your drinking putting your health and relationships at risk?

    News -

    Research consistently shows that the coronavirus pandemic has created conditions for more people to drink more heavily and more often than usual.