1. Welcome to Bury Carers’ Hub

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    From the 1st June, a new provider, n-compass will be delivering adult carer support in Bury.

  2. Greater Manchester Victims’ Services

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    Greater Manchester Victims’ Services (GMVS) provides support to victims (all ages) and witnesses of all crime types across Greater Manchester including victims of Domestic Abuse.

  3. Mental Health Awareness Week - Supporting the borough’s mental health during the coronavirus crisis

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    It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week, and with the current COVID-19 emergency affecting the way we live our daily lives, Bury has put together a comprehensive mental health support offer for residents of all ages.

  4. Rough sleeper resources during the coronavirus pandemic

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    Groundswell have developed resources to support people experiencing homelessness during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  5. Healthwatch can now refer people for NHS Volunteer Responders support

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    NHS Volunteer Responders can provide support to people who need to shield because they are at higher risk of serious medical complications from COVID-19.

  6. Bury Community Hubs - support for vulnerable people

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    Bury Council has set up five community hubs throughout Bury to target help and support for those residents most vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19).

  7. Second COVID Management Service to go live in Radcliffe

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    To help the local fight against coronavirus (COVID-19), additional sites are being identified to be COVID Management Services to supplement the service already up and running in Prestwich.

  8. Covid-19 in Greater Manchester

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    A summary of key findings and experiences of the coronavirus pandemic across Greater Manchester.

  9. Supporting emotional health among people living with long term conditions

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    People who live with long-term physical conditions are twice as likely to have poor mental health as those who do not.

  10. NHS sets up specialist young people’s services in £100 million long COVID care expansion

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    The NHS is setting up specialist long COVID services for children and young people as part of a £100 million expansion of care for those suffering from the condition.

  11. Barnado's - The BeU Project

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    Trauma informed supported accommodation for young people who are homeless/at risk of homelessness/at risk in their accommodation, and who identify as LGBTQIA+

  12. Get help to buy food and milk

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    The NHS Healthy Start scheme aims to help those who are pregnant or have responsibility for at least one child under the age of 4, who are on a qualifying benefit or a low income.

  13. Talking Bubble: Dialogue Society Befriending Campaign to End Loneliness

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    Dialogue Society in partnership with the Time to Help UK is launching a new project called "Talking Bubble" to bring together dialogue volunteers with individuals who need befriending support.

  14. Climate Action Strategy public consultation is now live

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    Bury Council have developed a Climate Action Strategy in response to the Climate Emergency which was declared in 2019.

  15. Breastfeeding Celebration Week – Breastfeeding help and support

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    Remember, it can take a while to feel confident about breastfeeding, but you're not alone.

  16. The Prince’s Trust – Courses starting in July

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    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.

  17. Ear Care Service – Ear Syringing

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    Ear syringing is no longer considered to be the first line treatment for the clearing of ear wax and it is not a funded service within the NHS for General Practice.

  18. Get your Covid jab at these upcoming clinics

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    There are lots of Covid vaccination clinics coming up in Bury where residents can get their first and second jabs.

  19. Board Minutes - 8th March 2021

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    The Board met virtually on Monday 8th March 2021

  20. GP Access in Bury

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    During 2017/18, GP Practices represented one of the most common areas the people of Bury were talking to Healthwatch Bury about.

  21. Mobility Challenges and Opportunities Report

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    Healthwatch Bury undertook a piece of qualitative research to explore the issues and concerns affecting people living in Bury with mobility impairment.

  22. People’s Experiences of Accessing & Talking to Bury GP’s About Their Mental Health

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    Healthwatch Bury gathered feedback from service users’ regarding their experiences of both before and after accessing their GP’s about their mental health.

  23. Carers in Crisis

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    Healthwatch Bury undertook a research project identifying issues and concerns of carers when the person, who is being cared for, is experiencing a mental health crisis.

  24. Mental Health Information on Bury GP websites

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    In December 2017, Healthwatch Bury reviewed all Bury GP websites to ascertain what specific mental health information they contained.

  25. Healthwatch Bury Mental Health Project GP Experience Report

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    As part of Healthwatch Bury’s Mental Health project in 2017/18, we asked GPs to complete a short survey regarding their experiences with supporting patients with mental health.

  26. Stand up to Stigma, Mental Health Report

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    As part of Mental Health Awareness Week (8th – 14th May 2017). Healthwatch Bury created a survey to assess people's views on mental health stigma and its negative consequences.

  27. Access to Dental Services for disabled people in Bury

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    The concerns around access to dental centres were first brought to the attention of Healthwatch Bury by Bury Coalition for Independent Living service users.

  28. Annual Report 2020-21

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    We have launched our latest annual report covering 2020-21.

  29. Maternity Booking Appointments Report

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    There is wide agreement and a good evidence base to indicate that a woman should undergo a holistic assessment of her health, emotional and social needs in pregnancy, often called her booking appointment, before the end of the 12th completed week.

  30. Rochdale & District Mind – Listening Lounge Service

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    Are you struggling with your mental health and emotional wellbeing?

  31. Migrant Health Animations from Public Health England

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    These animations explains the entitlements to NHS services and to vaccination for migrants in England and are aimed at healthcare professionals who support migrants in their practice.

  32. Patient Experience – BARDOC Out of Hours Service in Bury Report

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    This report relates to the patients’ comments who visited the Out of Hours Service in Bury or used a home visit service in Bury from Bury and Rochdale Doctors on Call (BARDOC) over Christmas Bank Holidays in December 2015.

  33. Health and Social Care Devolution Community Engagement Report

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    Healthwatch Bury collected feedback from members of the public about Devolution in Greater Manchester.

  34. New GM LGBTQ+ online dementia support group

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    Online support group for people living with or caring for someone with dementia.

  35. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury – 2 July, 2021

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    There are now walk-in vaccination clinics nearly every day of the week in the borough.

  36. COVID-19 vaccination programme: patients without an NHS number and/or who are not registered with a GP

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    With the full opening of Cohort 12, every person in the UK over 18 years of age is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.

  37. Healthy Young Minds / Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)

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    This report is based on the responses collected in each of the participating local Healthwatch areas.

  38. Dental Services in Bury Report

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    Healthwatch Bury received a number of enquiries and feedback relating to patients’ experiences of dental care in 2018/19.

  39. Arriva Patient Transport Service Report

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    A Greater Manchester Healthwatch Collaboration.

  40. Annual Report 2019-20

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    We have launched our latest annual report covering 2019-20.

  41. Annual Report 2018-19

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    We have launched our latest annual report covering 2018-19.

  42. Annual Report 2017-18

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    We have launched our latest annual report covering 2017-18.

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

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    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.

  44. Diabetes UK – Friends of the North virtual meet-up

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    On 21 July Diabetes UK will be getting together, they’ll be bringing together friends across the North affected by diabetes for a virtual meet up and they’d love for you to be there!

  45. North West Ambulance Service – Youth Zone Questionnaire

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    North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) are looking for some help. They are in the process of creating a new youth zone on their website – a dedicated area for young people aged between 4-18 years old.

  46. YoungMinds – Supporting your child with anger

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    If you need support to respond to your child’s anger or aggression, here’s YoungMinds advice on what you can do and where you can find help.

  47. Northern Care Alliance - Long Covid Talk

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    The NCA Membership team is hosting a virtual ‘Your Health Matters’ talk on the topic of Long Covid on Tuesday 13th July 2021.