1. Start a Career in the NHS

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    Are you 18-30 and looking for a job in the NHS? A career where you can make a difference?

  2. Are you or your loved one waiting to get a GP referral? Share your views

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    Have you or your loved one been left frustrated after struggling to get a GP referral for tests or treatment? You’re not alone.

  3. Knife Crime Workshop

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    A free Knife Crime Workshop for young people and families will run on Monday 17th October at Victoria Youth and Community Centre.

  4. Free Event - GP Access for patients with Sensory Loss or Physical Disability

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    We would benefit from your expertise and guidance to assist in the delivery of this project.

  5. Public confidence in urgent and emergency care services

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    The pressure on urgent and emergency care services has been a big story recently, with significant press coverage of ambulance delays and long waits in accident and emergency departments (A&E).

  6. The Big Conversation: health and care in Bury

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    We are working with partners across Greater Manchester to understand how we can improve health and wellbeing.

  7. Gridlocked health and care system leading to deterioration in people’s access to and experience of care

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    The Care Quality Commission’s (CQC’s) annual assessment of the state of health and social care in England looks at the quality of care over the past year.

  8. Covid Vaccination Sites in Bury

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    Clinics until the end of November 2022.

  9. Caritas Christmas Dinner

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    Caritas are offering a free Christmas Dinner and goody bags to individuals and families.

  10. You’re invited to Healthwatch Bury Annual General Meeting

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    Our Annual General Meeting is taking place on Tuesday 6th December.

  11. Safer Transport Network Workshops

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    Transport for Greater Manchester are running a series of Safer Transport Network Workshops.

  12. Free event for young people 16 -30

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    The Prince’s Trust has partnered with schuh and PUMA to create this free and exciting event that will inspire, motivate, and allow you to make the next step in your journey.

  13. Wellbeing in Prestwich

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    Rochdale and District Mind are offering wellbeing support at the Longfield Centre in Prestwich.

  14. Red Rose Social Group

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    Red Rose Social Club meet every Monday afternoon at the Mosses Centre.

  15. Covid and Flu Vaccinations

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

  16. Activities for children and young people with SEND

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    Information on a monthly sensory play session, trampolining and winter HAF activities.

  17. 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.

  18. New measures to improve access to dental care

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    A new package of measures to improve patient access to dental care has been introduced by the government.

  19. Covid vaccination clinics in Bury

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    Clinics until the end of December 2022.

  20. CQC reports serious concerns monitoring the Mental Health Act

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is highlighting the ongoing impact of historic and current system pressures on mental health services, their staff and the people using them.

  21. A study of public transport experiences for people living with dementia

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    You are invited to take part in a research study about public transport.

  22. CAMHS Drop-in

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    CAMHS are running a Wellbeing Drop-in on Wednesday 21st December aimed at young people aged 14-18.

  23. 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.

  24. Winter Water Safety

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    Royal Life Saving Society UK offer safety advice for winter water safety, with simple steps to keep safe during the winter.

  25. NHS industrial action

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    NHS tells patients to continue to access emergency care during industrial action.

  26. Have you got a sensory impairment or a mobility issue or care for someone who has?

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    Healthwatch Bury is currently working on a Primary Care project focussing on access to GP services for those with a sensory loss or physical impairment.

  27. Free courses at Bury Adult Learning Centre

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    Free courses at Bury Adult Learning Centre start in the New Year.

  28. GP Patient Survey 2023

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    In early January, NHS England will invite around 2.4 million randomly selected people registered with GP practices to answer a GP Patient Survey questionnaire about their experiences.

  29. Back to school advice issued amid high levels of flu, COVID-19 and scarlet fever

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    As pupils and students return to school following the Christmas break, UKHSA is reminding people that winter illnesses continue to circulate at high levels.

  30. Healthwatch Bury Access Assistance

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    Regular drop in session to help you access local health services.

  31. Free Family First Aid Course for Parents and Carers

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    Free 5-week course for parents, grandparents and carers of children under 17.

  32. People are increasingly avoiding NHS appointments and prescriptions due to cost of living, Healthwatch warns

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    With spiralling costs of living, Healthwatch is warning people are making changes to how they use health and social care services, which can have an adverse impact on their health and wellbeing.

  33. Share your views and experiences of maternity services as a partner

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    Share your views and experiences of maternity services specifically as a partner. You'll also be in with a chance of entering a £50 prize draw!

  34. Information & Advice Survey for Carers

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    The NW ADASS Carers Network want to produce an information and advice quality standards framework that will strengthen information and advice services for Carers across the North West.

  35. NHS tells patients to seek emergency care as needed during latest industrial action

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    The NHS is asking patients to seek emergency care if they need to during industrial action and take simple steps to help ensure care is available to patients who need it most.

  36. National survey shows decline in positive maternity experiences

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    Published today (Wednesday 11 January 2023), the findings of CQC’s latest national maternity survey.

  37. 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.

  38. Learning Disability Day Services in Bury

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    National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) would love to hear from you about Learning Disability Day Services in Bury.

  39. ‘Help Us, Help You’ Cancer - Earlier Diagnosis

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    NHS England has launched a new phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign taking a radically different approach to detecting cancer earlier for patients, when it is easier to treat.

  40. GP Access for patients with Sensory Loss or Physical Disability

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    We want to understand the needs and experiences of patients and invite you to join our online event.

  41. Free Wellbeing courses at Bury Adult Learning Centre

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    Feeling down, anxious, fed up, experiencing low mood or know someone who is?

  42. SEND Practice Learning Event

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    Would you like to know more about SEND Practice in Bury?

  43. NHS issues final call to come forward for COVID booster

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    The NHS is encouraging people to come forward for their COVID booster before the offer, part of the biggest and most successful programme in health history, ends next month.

  44. SEND Early Years play and February half-term Events

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    Over the February half term there are some funded activities taking place for SEND children who reside in/access services within Bury.

  45. Transport for Greater Manchester: Concessionary Pass Questionnaire

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    Transport for Greater Manchester, the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Greater Manchester Older People’s network are asking for your time to complete a short questionnaire.

  46. New Prince's Trust Opportunities!

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    Upcoming courses from the Prince's Trust in their latest newsletter.

  47. Greater Manchester Older People’s Equality Panel is recruiting!

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    Over the last 10 months the panel has been working hard to establish a position of influence so that decisions affecting older people in Greater Manchester are informed and, when necessary, challenged.

  48. Samaritans’ Small Talk Saves Lives campaign

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    A little small talk and a simple question like “Hi, where can I get a coffee?” can be all it takes to interrupt someone's suicidal thoughts and could help set them on the journey to recovery.

  49. Tell the CQC what your maternity care was like for you in 2023

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    In 2023, Care Quality Commission are conducting a major survey on mothers and other people’s experience of maternity care.