1. Our Christmas opening hours

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    Our phone line Christmas and New Year opening hours.

  2. Virtual wards - what are your views?

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

  3. National Cancer Patient Experience Survey

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    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.

  4. Courses from the Princes Trust

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    Courses starting with the Princes Trust in January and February.

  5. Healthwatch In Greater Manchester CAMHS Survey

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

  6. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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

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

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    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.

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

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    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.

  9. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

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

  10. Upcoming Healthwatch Bury drop-in sessions & events

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

  11. Have you read our latest e-bulletin?

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    The Healthwatch Bury e-bulletin for April 2024.

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

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

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

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    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.

  14. Pharmacy: what people want

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    Healthwatch has today published it’s "Pharmacy: what people want" report. The report explores the current state of pharmacy services and offers actions for healthcare leaders and the wider sector.

  15. Vaccinations during pregnancy

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    Information on the flu, COVID-19, and whooping cough vaccinations for pregnant women and those planning pregnancies.

  16. Have your say on new rights for patients

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.