1. World Immunisation Week: 24th to 30th April

    Advice and Information -

    World Immunisation Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.

  2. Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

    Advice and Information -

    Knowing the symptoms of bowel cancer could save your life.

  3. Parent and Baby Wellbeing Group

    Advice and Information -

    Group for parents struggling with low mood or anxiety.

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

    News -

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

  5. Coronation Weekend Activities in Bury

    News -

    Coronation activities taking place over the bank holiday weekend.

  6. 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.

  7. Bury Council - Support at home

    News -

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

  8. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

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

    News -

    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.

  12. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester Annual Report 2022-23

    Report -

    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.

  13. 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’.

  14. 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.

  15. Age UK Bury Home from Hospital Service

    Advice and Information -

    The Home from Hospital service is a free service based in the community with a base at Fairfield General Hospital.

  16. Health and wellbeing videos for people with learning disabilities

    Advice and Information -

    Supporting mental wellbeing for people with learning disabilities.

  17. What is adult social care?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below to find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  18. Facebook Live with Bury Hearing Hub

    Advice and Information -

    Watch our Facebook Live session with Bury Hearing Hub.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  22. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

    News -

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

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

    News -

    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.

  24. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

    News -

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

  25. Learning Disability England Housing Guide

    Advice and Information -

    The housing how to guide produced by Learning Disability England gives people and their families access to information on rights and choices and will help them plan for what kind of housing is right for them and their family.

  26. It’s time to get prepared for the winter season!

    Advice and Information -

    As the leaves begin to fall and the temperatures start to drop, it’s important to prioritise your health and well-being.

  27. What is a virtual ward?

    Advice and Information -

    With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  28. Every Second Counts This Winter

    Advice and Information -

    Every year, North West Ambulance Service face increasing demand for their service during the colder months.

  29. Clearer Patient Communication survey

    News -

    Want your NHS appointment letters to be easy to understand?

  30. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

    News -

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

  31. What is social prescribing?

    Advice and Information -

    Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems.

  32. What is an NHS and Care Volunteer Responder, and how can I access this service?

    Advice and Information -

    Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?

  33. Can I access my GP records online?

    Advice and Information -

    From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

  34. Reporting care to the CQC

    News -

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

  35. Getting started with the NHS App

    Advice and Information -

    Step-by-step instructions for patients.

  36. Our Christmas opening hours

    News -

    Our phone line Christmas and New Year opening hours.

  37. Virtual wards - what are your views?

    News -

    NHSE in the North West region are carrying out a survey to understand peoples’ views around virtual wards.

  38. National Cancer Patient Experience Survey

    News -

    The National Cancer Patient Experience Survey aims to understand the experiences of cancer care across England. Your views will help to improve the quality of cancer services in the NHS.

  39. Free online mental health support

    Advice and Information -

    SilverCloud offers online programmes for adults (aged 16 years+) to help ease your levels of stress, sleep better or to build resilience.

  40. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

    News -

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

  41. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

    Advice and Information -

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

  42. Volunteers in Bury are returning one last time to help NHS trial new cancer screening blood test

    News -

    Over the coming weeks, hundreds of participants in Bury who enrolled on the NHS-Galleri trial in 2021 will be returning to mobile clinics for their last of three appointments for the trial.

  43. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

    News -

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

  44. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

    Advice and Information -

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

  45. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury drop-in sessions & events

    News -

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

  46. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

    News -

    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

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

    News -

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

  48. 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.

  49. Getting started with the NHS App

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  50. 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.