1. Macmillan welfare benefit advice and assistance in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Bury & Bolton Citizens Advice are working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support to provide welfare benefit advice and assistance to patients affected by cancer across Bury.

  2. The results of the latest annual survey of hospital inpatients published by the Care Quality Commission

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    Majority of patients remain positive about care they receive when in hospital but over a third say their health deteriorated while waiting for treatment.

  3. NHS mobile van comes to Bury and Prestwich

    News -

    This Van Can is a Greater Manchester NHS mobile health clinic in a van which is raising awareness of prostate cancer.

  4. New NHS England programme to improve type 2 diabetes care for people under 40

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    A new initiative has been launched by NHS England in which people under 40 living with type 2 diabetes will be offered additional health checks, to help lower their risk of diabetes complications.

  5. What mental health support is available for children and young people?

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    75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.

  6. Support for male survivors of sexual abuse

    Advice and Information -

    We Are Survivors is now working in Bury to support men, over the age of 18, who are survivors of sexual violence.

  7. What is long-covid and what support is available?

    Advice and Information -

    It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

  8. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

    Advice and Information -

    You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you are refused the right to register.

  9. How to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  10. What is SAD, and how can you manage it?

    Advice and Information -

    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

  11. What is menopause and what are the signs?

    Advice and Information -

    With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.

  12. Learning Disability England Housing Guide

    Advice and Information -

    The housing how to guide produced by Learning Disability England gives people and their families access to information on rights and choices and will help them plan for what kind of housing is right for them and their family.

  13. Upcoming course dates from The Prince's Trust

    Advice and Information -

    The Prince's Trust have a range of free courses for 16-30-year-olds.

  14. CAMHS parent survey

    News -

    CAMHS have created a survey for gathering parents views on parent sessions and what topics parents would find most useful.

  15. Greater Manchester care home is rated inadequate and placed in special measures by CQC

    News -

    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated Burrswood Care Home in Bury, Greater Manchester, inadequate, and placed it in special measures following an inspection in August.

  16. Healthwatch Bury Women’s Health survey

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    Healthwatch Bury has launched a new engagement project focused on understanding how women manage their health and wellbeing.

  17. Every Second Counts This Winter

    Advice and Information -

    Every year, North West Ambulance Service face increasing demand for their service during the colder months.

  18. Bury Breathe Easy Group

    Advice and Information -

    Bury Breathe Easy is a local support group for all people affected by lung disease, their family members, friends and carers.

  19. Clearer Patient Communication survey

    News -

    Want your NHS appointment letters to be easy to understand?

  20. What is social prescribing?

    Advice and Information -

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

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

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

  22. 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.

  23. 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?

  24. 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.

  25. Getting started with the NHS App

    Advice and Information -

    Step-by-step instructions for patients.

  26. Youth Service: support over the festive period

    Advice and Information -

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

  27. How to get a COVID-19 vaccination

    Advice and Information -

    Find a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Courses from the Princes Trust

    News -

    Courses starting with the Princes Trust in January and February.

  33. 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.

  34. Stroke Awareness

    Advice and Information -

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

  35. Cervical Cancer Awareness

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Bury Facebook Live for Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

  36. Courses with Bury Adult Learning Service

    Advice and Information -

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

  37. 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.

  38. 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.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

    Advice and Information -

    The earlier bowel cancer is spotted, the more treatable its likely to be.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. Barnardo's Refugee Family Helpline

    Advice and Information -

    The helpline provides emotional and practical support as well as advice and signposting to children, young people and their families.

  45. Stay and play sessions in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Free stay and play and drop in sessions for children aged 0-5 and their parents/carers.

  46. Help shape an Adult Social Care Sensory Impairment Strategy for Bury

    News -

    This survey is part of some wider work to help shape the first ever Bury Adult Social Care Sensory Impairment Strategy.

  47. Have your say on IVF cycles

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    NHS Greater Manchester is reviewing the number of times people can access NHS funded IVF treatment across Greater Manchester.

  48. The Prince's Trust Explore Course - June 2024

    Advice and Information -

    The Prince’s Trust next Explore programme starting in June.