1. Urgent Care Survey

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    We want to hear your views about urgent care in Bury and how you access urgent medical care to make sure you are getting the care and support you need.

  2. 10 reasons YOU should be worried about antibiotic resistance

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    Antibiotics are essential for treating many infections but they’re losing their effectiveness. Bacteria are fighting back by adapting and finding ways of surviving the effects of our medicines.

  3. The latest edition of the Beacon Box

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    A monthly activity pack for you to enjoy in your own homes

  4. Diabetes UK Update - December 2021

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    News and information from Diabetes UK.

  5. Rochdale & District Mind Wellbeing Timetable

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    Timetable of regular groups and courses that are available to support mental health and emotional wellbeing

  6. Arthritis Action

    Advice and Information -

    Arthritis Action is the only UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. Find out more about the services and support they provide in this Facebook Live session from 7th December 2021.

  7. Fully Funded - Online Business Growth Boot Camp for Women (19+)

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    Fully funded (DfE) bootcamp for women, "How to market and grow your business online."

  8. Christmas Food Bank Openings 2021

    Advice and Information -

    Information about Bury food bank opening times for December 2021 to January 2022.

  9. Support if you are experiencing financial hardship

    Advice and Information -

    The last 18 months have brought significant challenges to our communities and there are increased financial pressures for many people. Free, confidential, and independent advice and wider support is available.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. Bury COVID-19 Vaccination Programme survey report

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    In March 2021, we launched a survey to gather people’s general experiences of using their local COVID-19 vaccination programme in Bury.

  13. Fairfield Hospital Signage report

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    We visited the Northern Care Alliance Fairfield General Hospital site to assess the existing signage from the patient’s perspective at the request of the Patient Experience Lead.

  14. 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.

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

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    Share your experiences of using urgent care services at our drop-in session.

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

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

  17. 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).

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

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    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.

  19. Acceptability of self-testing for cervical screening in the LGBTQIA+ population

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    Cervical screening is a test to help prevent cervical cancer and can save lives. 

  20. We’re supporting Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: 17th-23rd January

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    Did you know, one in three women and people with a cervix don't attend cervical screening? We want to change that. It’s a test which saves lives, but it’s not always easy.

  21. PoTSUK- Support for People with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome

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    PoTSUK provides support and advice for people with Postural Tachycardia Syndrome.

  22. 'Hidden': young person involvement opportunity

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    Hidden is a series of immersive podcasts that challenge the listener to walk in another person’s shoes using their own homes as a set.

  23. Annabelle’s Challenge- Supporting people with Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome

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    Annabelle’s Challenge is a charity based in Bury that supports people with Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (VEDS).

  24. 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.

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

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    Share your experiences of using health and social care services.

  26. CQC publishes new survey showing the impact of lockdown on mental health and dignity

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    New research published today by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) carries a stark message on the challenges faced by health and social care services in England.

  27. Colonoscopy confidence – your common sense bowel check

    Advice and Information -

    Bowel Cancer UK know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if you’re referred.

  28. CQC tells Mediscan Diagnostic Services Limited to make further improvements

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told leaders at Mediscan Diagnostic Services Limited that they must make further improvements to the quality of services.

  29. Help develop new learning disability service

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    Pennine Care are developing a new short breaks service for people aged 16 to 24 with a learning disability. It’ll be the first service of its kind in the country for this age group.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Public health briefing for the borough of Bury

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    With cases of Covid-19 starting to drop, the Government has announced that the current rules in place for England - referred to as Plan B - will end on 27 January and we will move back to Plan A.

  33. 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.

  34. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Session

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    Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at Radcliffe United Reformed Church.

  35. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Session

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    Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at Brandlesholme Community Centre.

  36. 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.

  37. BOOBS in Bury- Breastfeeding Support for Mums

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    BOOBS in Bury provide support for new parents in Bury as well as creating safe spaces for people to breastfeed their babies with their ‘BOOBS Approved’ scheme.

  38. Staying Warm This Winter

    Advice and Information -

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

  39. Rainbow Flourish - social groups for LGBT over 50s

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    Share stories from your own history of LGBT+ life, through a ‘show and tell’ session named “Pride in Our Past”, which will run at all of Rainbow Flourish dates during February.

  40. Care Quality Commission (CQC) report on maternity care during the pandemic.

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    Many women still positive about their maternity care - but pandemic impacted on choice and involvement and increased concerns about postnatal support.

  41. Diabetes UK update

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

  42. Long Covid Support

    Advice and Information -

    Long Covid support is a UK based charity that provide support and advice for people living with Long Covid.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. Bury Hospice

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    Bury Hospice provides a range of palliative care and holistic support for people with long-term illnesses and their families