1. Age+ (Ageing with HIV)

    Advice and Information -

    An ever-growing ageing population of people living with HIV means support services need to change and adapt to meet their diverse needs.

  2. Summer Holiday Activity Guide

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    This summer, for the first time, a wide range of free summer holiday activities is being provided across the borough of Bury – including Bury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Tottington and Whitefield.

  3. Power2 Young Peoples Leaders Programme

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    Young Leaders is a programme for young people aged 13-18 based in London or Manchester. It focuses on helping young people to develop key skills that will enable them to thrive in different environments, such as at school, at work and at home.

  4. Local NHS Leaders Echo National Nurse Chief's Message to Help Keep Patients and Staff Safe as Restrictions Lift

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    Senior NHS doctors and nurse leaders responsible for patient safety and infection prevention across four local hospitals and community healthcare services are asking members of the public to continue to follow the ‘hands, face, space’ rules.

  5. Eating Well with Diabetes

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    Enjoying what you eat is one of life's pleasures. But if you, or someone in your family, has diabetes you'll know it can be tricky at times.

  6. Water safety campaign launches to prevent accidental drownings

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    FAMILY members and friends who have lost loved ones to accidental drowning continue to support Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) with its mission to stop incidents of this type.

  7. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury - 16 July, 2021

    Advice and Information -

    Bury’s health leaders are urging people to remain cautious from Monday 19 July when Covid-19 legal restrictions will be lifted.

  8. 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.

  9. Learning for Life and Work - Bury Adult Learning online open days

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    Are you or another resident thinking about enrolling on an adult learning course in September?

  10. Shake up this Summer!

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    10 Minute Shake Up is back and aims to inspire children to rebuild confidence in being physically active and develop new and longer-term physical skills and most importantly, have fun!

  11. Study of palliative and end of life care experiences of people of African and Caribbean descent during Covid-19

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    One in four UK families miss out on end of life care. People from Ethnic Minorities face barriers when accessing end of life care services and are less likely to receive good care.

  12. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury - 23 July, 2021

    Advice and Information -

    Let’s act carefully as we take the next step. England has now moved to step 4 of the roadmap with most legal restrictions being lifted.

  13. Aqua - vacancy for a Lived Experience Panel Member

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    Lived Experience Affiliates support and challenge Aqua’s programme of work; from developing the ideas, designing the programmes and in their delivery and evaluation.

  14. Beacon Service Calendar of Events and Activities

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    The Beacon Service at Bury VCFA provide a social prescribing service offering a totally person centred approach to anyone aged over 18 and registered with a Bury GP.

  15. Better Health Campaign

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    Public Health England has launched the latest Better Health campaign, to encourage adults across the nation to lose any excess weight, eat more healthily and get active this summer.

  16. Abcdiagnosis - Nordic walking instructor training for people with a diagnosis of breast cancer

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    Do you know what Nordic walking is or the benefits for breast cancer patients?

  17. Elective Care Survey

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    Are you’re waiting for a routine or non-urgent surgery? Do you have ideas, experiences, views that could help local hospitals to consider different ways of working together to improve services?

  18. Digital Access and Isolation Survey

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    Healthwatch Bury wants to hear from people about digital access and isolation.

  19. 'Park bench' surgeries launched by Healthwatch Bury - as featured in the Bury Times

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    A SERIES of 'bench surgeries' have been undertaken so a health watchdog can gauge public reaction to health and social care services.

  20. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury - 30 July, 2021

    Advice and Information -

    The weekly rate of new cases up to 24 July was 389.5 per 100,000 which was the 9th lowest rate out of the 10 areas in Greater Manchester, and below the average for the North West.

  21. Health, care and wellbeing services during Coronavirus pandemic Survey Report

    Report -

    Almost two thirds of Bury residents say that the pandemic affected their mental health, and many had operations cancelled.

  22. Bury GP service Mystery Shopping Report

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    Many Bury GP surgeries are requiring new patients provide identification before allowing them to register, despite NHS rules saying ID is not needed.

  23. Taking Charge Together

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    As part of the wider “Taking Charge Together” campaign GMCVO led a partnership project delivered by ten borough wide and five themed voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) and Healthwatch partnerships in Greater Manchester.

  24. The Prince's Trust - Courses starting in August & September in Greater Manchester

    News -

    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.

  25. Pandemic Impact Report from Mind

    News -

    Mind have published a report which summarises the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on people with mental health problems across England and Wales.

  26. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

  27. Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

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    Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

  28. Managing your mental health as lockdown eases

    Advice and Information -

    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing.

  29. How should social care support you?

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    People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.

  30. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

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    Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  31. Department for Work & Pensions - Shaping future support: The Health and Disability Green Paper

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    Shaping Future Support: The Health and Disability Green Paper aims to explore how the benefits system can better meet the needs of disabled people.

  32. Latest Covid-19 advice for the borough of Bury – 6 August, 2021

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    Bury’s Covid-19 infection rates have fallen once again, although there are signs that the decrease in cases has slowed in recent days.

  33. Local health chief reminds the most vulnerable and carers to get their Covid jab

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    Dr Linda Charles Ozuzu, the North West’s lead for the NHS Covid-19 vaccine programme, is urging everyone with a long term health condition to take up the offer of a Covid-19 vaccine.

  34. Maximus Employer Led Programme - August 2021

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    Maximus are pleased to be working with JW Lees and Travelodge on their latest recruitment drives and are delighted to promote the following Employer Led opportunities to work for these employers.

  35. The COVID-19 vaccination is available and it is your right to be protected from infectious diseases

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    The COVID-19 vaccine is free to everyone in the UK. This includes all migrants.

  36. Review of Older People’s Day Services (Bury Council)

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    Bury Council is currently reviewing a number of older people’s day services.

  37. August Bank Holiday- Pharmacy Opening Hours

    Advice and Information -

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

  38. NICE are looking for lay members to join the Interventional procedures advisory committee.

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    NICE are recruiting a lay member to join the interventional procedures advisory committee who will contribute to developing guidance for 3 years.

  39. Rochdale and District Mind Courses & Support Groups

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    Find out what courses are running at Rochdale and District Mind

  40. HAF funded summer activities for SEND families

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    Bury2gether have organised a range of activities, in partnership with Bury Council, for SEND families over the summer holidays funded by HAF (Holiday and food activity program).

  41. Cancer Screening

    Advice and Information -

    Cancer screening saves thousands of lives each year. It can detect cancers at an early stage and in some cases, even prevent cancers from developing in the first place.

  42. What should happen when you're diagnosed with dementia

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    Being diagnosed with dementia can be a big shock, and it can be hard to know what to do next. Take a look at our guide to find out what support you should receive.

  43. Covid-19: Long Covid Management - FREE booklet

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    A FREE 40-page booklet that explains how people with Long Covid can safely learn to manage their symptoms and any continuing disability.

  44. New data reveals true extent of the number of children living with type 2 diabetes

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    This is an alarming wakeup call, as type 2 diabetes is known to be more serious in children. Also worrying is the news that only 30% of children who live with the condition are receiving the care they need to live well with diabetes.

  45. Help is at hand - Hub Of Hope

    Advice and Information -

    If you are struggling with your mental health and don’t know where to go, you are not alone.

  46. Healthwatch in Greater Manchester - NHS Dentistry Supplemental Report

    Report -

    Through 2020 and 2021, Healthwatch England has collated data relating to NHS dentistry from local Healthwatch organisations across England. This includes the 10 Healthwatch in Greater Manchester.