1. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  2. New dedicated mental health services for new expectant and bereaved mums

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    Thousands of new, expectant or bereaved mothers will receive help and support for mental health problems through dozens of new dedicated hubs which are being set up across the country.

  3. Assisted Conception and Fertility Treatment Services Review

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    Have your say in shaping the future of assisted conception and fertility treatment services across Greater Manchester.

  4. Flu vaccination

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    Flu occurs every year, usually in the winter, which is why it’s sometimes called seasonal flu.

  5. Programme launched to prevent unborn children being harmed by alcohol

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    A new initiative is being launched in Greater Manchester to prevent children being left with life-long health problems because of the effects alcohol can have during pregnancy.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. '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.

  10. Pregnant women in Greater Manchester urged to get lifesaving Covid-19 jab

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    All pregnant women in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to take up the offer of a lifesaving Covid-19 vaccine whatever stage of pregnancy they are at.

  11. CQC tells Mediscan Diagnostic Services Limited to make further improvements

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told leaders at Mediscan Diagnostic Services Limited that they must make further improvements to the quality of services.

  12. Care Quality Commission (CQC) report on maternity care during the pandemic.

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    Many women still positive about their maternity care - but pandemic impacted on choice and involvement and increased concerns about postnatal support.

  13. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistant

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    A new weekly drop-in service to help you access local health services and health advice.

  14. Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Sessions and Park Bench Surgeries

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    Join us for a chat about all things health and care related at one of our drop-in sessions or park bench surgeries in March.

  15. Safer sleep advice for anyone looking after a young baby

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    Safer Sleep Week (14th - 20th March 2022) is The Lullaby Trust’s national campaign, raising awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) also known as ‘cot death’ and the safer sleep advice that reduces the risk of it occurring.

  16. Lost in translation – improving access to translation and interpreting services

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    People with little or no English struggle at all points of their healthcare journey. Our new research shines a light on barriers and delays to care they often experience and calls for equal access for all.

  17. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  18. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?

    Advice and Information -

    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  19. The Big Conversation: Chance to talk about health and care in Greater Manchester

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    People from every corner of Greater Manchester are invited start talking honestly about the future of health and care, as part of the Big Conversation.

  20. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  21. Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries

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    Healthwatch Bury Park Bench Surgeries in July and August.

  22. ESOL Advice Open Day

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    ESOL Advice Open Day to be held at the Mosses Centre on the 5th July.

  23. Board Minutes - 22nd March 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 22nd March 2022

  24. Board Minutes - 26th April 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 26th April 2022.

  25. Easy Read information on cervical screening launched for Cervical Screening Awareness Week

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    This week is both Cervical Screening Awareness Week and Learning Disability Week. To help support women and people with a learning disability to get screened, The Eve Appeal have launched an Easy Read guide to cervical screening.

  26. Learn how to #RestartAHeart – free online session

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    North West Ambulance Service are holding an online session on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for babies and children.

  27. Healthwatch Bury Healthcare Access Assistance

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    From October 2022 our drop-in support will be changing to a monthly service.

  28. 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.

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

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

  30. Flu vaccine: What you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Not sure whether you’re eligible for a flu vaccine or how to get it? Read our frequently asked questions.

  31. I'm pregnant. What happens next?

    Advice and Information -

    Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS.

  32. Six-week postnatal check for new mums – Q&A

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    What is the six-week postnatal check for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it.

  33. Safer sleeping this winter

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    If you have young children and babies, you may be concerned about trying to keep your home warm.

  34. Healthwatch Bury Access Assistance

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

  35. Breastfeeding Groups in Bury

    Advice and Information -

    Are you breastfeeding and looking for support, advice or just want to meet other breastfeeding parents for a chat?

  36. 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!

  37. 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.

  38. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  39. Board Minutes - 28th June 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on Tuesday 28th June 2022.

  40. Board Minutes - 27th September 2022

    Report -

    The Board met virtually on 27th September 2022.

  41. 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.

  42. Let’s Do It Community Fund

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 1 January 2022 to March 2022.

  43. Let’s Do It Community Fund

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 2 April - June 2022.

  44. Let’s Do It Community Fund

    Report -

    Healthwatch Bury Health Advice and Assistance Programme: Quarter 3 July - September 2022.

  45. £25 million for women's health hub expansion

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    Women across the country to benefit from better access to care for essential services for menstrual problems, contraception, pelvic pain and menopause care.

  46. 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.

  47. Celebrating ten years of people speaking up to make care better

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    We mark the difference the public has made in improving NHS and social care services.

  48. Bury Sexual Health Service

    Advice and Information -

    Facebook Live with Bury Sexual Health Service.

  49. World Immunisation Week: 24th to 30th April

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    World Immunisation Week, celebrated in the last week of April, aims to highlight the collective action needed and to promote the use of vaccines to protect people of all ages against disease.

  50. Parent and Baby Wellbeing Group

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    Group for parents struggling with low mood or anxiety.