1. Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

    News -

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

  2. What is social prescribing?

    Advice and Information -

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

  3. What are the symptoms and treatments for diabetes?

    Advice and Information -

    Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed.

  4. Public transport should be a safe and comfortable experience for everyone

    News -

    Did you know that 57% of women feel unsafe on Greater Manchester streets and public transport?

  5. Christmas and New Year Pharmacy Opening Hours

    Advice and Information -

    A list of pharmacies remaining open during the upcoming bank holidays.

  6. Let's Make a Difference Together

    News -

    Volunteers needed to take part in a new communications campaign to encourage the reporting of inappropriate behaviour against women and girls across Bury.

  7. 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?

  8. 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.

  9. Reporting care to the CQC

    News -

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

  10. ADHD and autism: Tackling the long wait for support

    Blog -

    Long wait times for autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) support can have a severe impact on individuals. We look at what people have already told us and urge you to come forward if you have been affected.

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

    Advice and Information -

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

  12. Getting started with the NHS App

    Advice and Information -

    Step-by-step instructions for patients.

  13. Prescriptions survey

    News -

    Your experiences of getting prescription medication.

  14. Our Christmas opening hours

    News -

    Our phone line Christmas and New Year opening hours.

  15. Youth Service: support over the festive period

    Advice and Information -

    Information about where and when young people can access support over the festive period

  16. How to get a COVID-19 vaccination

    Advice and Information -

    Find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site.

  17. Better Health Quit Smoking

    Advice and Information -

    It's much easier to quit when you get the right support and there are lots of options to choose from.

  18. 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.

  19. A FREE 8 week programme for children aged 11 to 16

    Advice and Information -

    Animal and nature assisted wellbeing programme for at risk children aged 11 to 16.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. Courses from the Princes Trust

    News -

    Courses starting with the Princes Trust in January and February.

  23. Healthwatch In Greater Manchester CAMHS Survey

    News -

    Patient watchdog launch research project to understand the experiences of accessing child and adolescent mental health services across Greater Manchester.

  24. Stroke Awareness

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live Session with the Stroke Association (North West)

  25. Cervical Cancer Awareness

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

  26. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

  27. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

    Advice and Information -

    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  28. Find out about measles

    Advice and Information -

    Parents and carers urged to check children and young people’s measles vaccinations

  29. 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

  30. Courses with Bury Adult Learning Service

    Advice and Information -

    Courses from Bury Adult Learning Service taking place before the Easter break.

  31. 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.

  32. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury group and drop-in sessions

    Advice and Information -

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

  33. Domestic Abuse Services – Bury

    Advice and Information -

    SafeNet Bury supports people who have experienced domestic abuse to find the right level of support they need to move towards a happier, healthier, and more secure future.

  34. 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.

  35. Thriving in Bury- Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Support

    Advice and Information -

    Bury Youth Cabinet have produced a short video telling people about their work to develop the Thriving in Bury digital app and mental health campaign for local children and young people.

  36. How to get help over the Easter Bank Holiday

    Advice and Information -

    NHS Greater Manchester is reminding people to be prepared for the Easter Bank Holiday and to order prescriptions at least two weeks in advance to avoid any complications or delays.

  37. CQC warns that long waits, inappropriate accommodation, and lack of local support mean children and young people are being failed by mental health services

    News -

    Short staffing and underfunding mean children and young people with mental health needs face long waits for essential treatment while racial inequalities in care persist, a report by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) revealed today.

  38. 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.

  39. Upcoming courses from The Prince's Trust

    Advice and Information -

    The Prince's Trust have got some fantastic opportunities for 16-30 year olds to get involved in. Courses are free and give young people the tools to build confidence, find a job or start their own business.

  40. Bowel Cancer Awareness

    Advice and Information -

    The bowel cancer screening programme is expanding and is now available to everyone aged 52 in Bury.

  41. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury drop-in sessions & events

    News -

    We look forward to seeing you at a local event or one of our drop-in sessions.

  42. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

    News -

    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

  43. 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.

  44. Online Question & Answer sessions for parents of Autistic Teenagers

    Advice and Information -

    Drop-in sessions provided by the National Autism Society and the Greater Manchester Autism Consortium.

  45. NHS self-referral for tests and appointments for hundreds of thousands of patients

    News -

    Hundreds of thousands more people a month will have the option to refer themselves for key services such as help with incontinence, podiatry, or hearing tests without needing to see a GP, as part of the NHS primary care access recovery plan.

  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. 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.

  48. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.