1. How can you find an NHS dentist?

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    Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Could you be the Healthwatch Bury board member we have been looking for?

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    We are currently on the lookout for people that could add their valuable skills and experience to our board of directors as we look to build on the work we have been doing and strive for bigger goals.

  5. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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    Save the date for the Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting 2023.

  6. Clearer Patient Communication survey

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    Want your NHS appointment letters to be easy to understand?

  7. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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    We would like to invite you to the Healthwatch Bury's Annual General Meeting 2023.

  8. Reporting care to the CQC

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    Care Rights UK want to hear your experience of reporting poor care to the CQC.

  9. Get To Know Where To Go – stay healthy and well throughout the festive season.

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    Information and advice if you are feeling ill during the festive season.

  10. Prescriptions survey

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    Your experiences of getting prescription medication.

  11. Our Christmas opening hours

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    Our phone line Christmas and New Year opening hours.

  12. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch, aims to help address health inequalities across England

  13. What the new dental recovery plan means for you

    Advice and Information -

    Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

  14. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

    Advice and Information -

    Join us at a group or event in February and March.

  15. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

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    Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at one of our park bench surgeries.

  16. 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.

  17. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

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    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  19. 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.

  20. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment

    Advice and Information -

    Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.

  24. NHS Long-term plan report for Bury

    Report -

    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.

  25. Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

  26. Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?

    Advice and Information -

    ​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

  27. Pharmacy Collect: Local Pharmacies Now Stocking COVID Tests Through New Advanced Service

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    Community pharmacy teams in Greater Manchester are this month starting to offer free coronavirus (COVID-19) test kits as they help to support the lifting of national restrictions and the pandemic recovery.

  28. Referral Pathway to the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)

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    The NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) is a nationally commissioned & funded advanced service that was launched in community pharmacies in England in October 2019.

  29. Flu vaccination

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

  30. August Bank Holiday- Pharmacy Opening Hours

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    The August Bank Holiday opening hours are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  31. Did you use NHS 111?

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    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.

  32. How can your pharmacy help you?

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    Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

  33. Coughs, colds, eye infections, earaches, itchy skin? Speak to your pharmacist first.

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    Healthcare professionals in Greater Manchester are reminding residents about how local pharmacies can help people with minor health concerns quickly and easily as part of Ask Your Pharmacist Week (1-8 November).

  34. Christmas and New Year Pharmacy Opening Hours

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    Your local pharmacy can help with expert advice for a range of minor ailments.

  35. Pharmacy opening hours this Easter

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    The Easter and early May bank holiday hours are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  36. Bury Pharmacies Services - Public Survey

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    Local people are invited to share their experiences when using local pharmacy services in Bury. This feedback will help to ensure that pharmacy services meet the needs of local people.

  37. Help us teach community groups lifesaving skills!

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

  38. Pharmacy Opening Times in Bury: August bank holiday

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    Pharmacy opening times across Greater Manchester during the August bank holiday are now available.

  39. Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey.

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    LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey is open!

  40. Bury Pharmacy Survey

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    Local people are invited to share their experiences when using local pharmacy services in Bury. This feedback will help to ensure that pharmacy services meet the needs of local people.

  41. Think you need to go to A&E? Learn how NHS 111 can help you

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    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  42. Covid and Flu Vaccinations

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    Bury gets a visit from Monster Mayhem to show the double danger from Covid and Flu.

  43. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  44. Pharmacy Opening Times for Christmas & New Year Bank Holidays

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    The Christmas to New Year bank holiday hours are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  45. Getting prescriptions in time for Christmas

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    NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care is reminding people who take regular medication to make sure their repeat prescriptions are ordered in time for Christmas.

  46. Are you struggling to access health and care services this winter?

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    With the NHS under extra pressure this winter, we need to hear your experiences of care to help services understand what is working and spot issues affecting support for you and your loved ones.

  47. Pharmacy Survey Report

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    Community pharmacies play an integral part of primary care and are the most accessible health professionals to the public.

  48. NHS prescription charges to increase from 1 April

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    NHS prescription charges to increase by 3.2% from 1 April.

  49. Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours

    Advice and Information -

    The Easter Bank Holiday Opening Hours between Easter and May 2023 for pharmacies in GM are now available.