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Reporting Back from the Health Scrutiny Committee

by prestwichfocus on 3 November, 2015

Last month was the regular meeting of Bury Council’s Health Scrutiny Panel which looked at the I Will if You Will project, Deferred Payments for Social Care, Lifestyle Change proposal from the NHS and Gluten Free Prescribing. Here is the report from my Lib Dem colleague Cllr Tim Pickstone who represents you on that Committee. […]

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Older People’s Health Services Guide Published

by prestwichfocus on 15 October, 2015

Independent Age is a charity that helps older people across the UK to live well with dignity, choice and control. They have announced the launch of their latest free information guide – Your health and the NHS: helping you get the care you need as you get older. It advises older people on getting the […]

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Pharmacy Opening Times Bank Holiday Weekend

by prestwichfocus on 19 August, 2015

Information is correct at the time of publication, please check availability before you travel. Asda Pharmacy, Pilsworth Road, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RS, 9am – 6pm Asda Pharmacy, Riverside Retail Park, Pilkington Way, Radcliffe M26 3DA, 9am – 6pm Asda Pharmacy, Spring Street, Bury, BL9 0RN, 9am – 6pm Boots, Unit 1, Woodfields Retail Park, Peel […]

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Dental Services – a new survey from Healthwatch

by prestwichfocus on 12 August, 2015

Healthwatch Bury is currently undertaking a survey to find out what patients’ experience has been regarding the dental provision in the Bury area. This survey is targeted at people with disabilities however we want to hear feedback from anyone who is using dental services in the Borough of Bury. We would be grateful if you […]

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Closure of Whitefield Ambulance Station

by prestwichfocus on 5 August, 2015

It has now been confirmed that Whitefield Ambulance Station is closing. As we understand the ‘HQ function’ (offices) that have been there are going to Bolton. One ambulance will be based at to Whitefield Fire Station, in Bury New Road, while the other will now be based at Bury Ambulance Station in Birch Street. The […]

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My Health My Community, Pennine Care Launch Event

by prestwichfocus on 20 May, 2015

Pennine Care NHS Trust, who operate the community NHS services throughout Bury are organising a ‘Fun activity event’ to mark the launch of their ‘My Health My Community’ initiative on 29 May 2015. There is a launch event leaflet here. ​Pennine Care say: “You are invited to come along to a FREE activity day on […]

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Opening Times for Pharmacies over May Bank Holidays

by prestwichfocus on 22 April, 2015

NHS Bury has published pharmacy opening hours for the bank holiday Mondays 4 May and Monday 25 May 2015.

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New booklet to help support people with Dementia

by prestwichfocus on 15 April, 2015

GPs across Bury are taking a more active role in the diagnosis and care for patients living with dementia from this month onwards. It is important that people with dementia have regular check-ups and seek support as soon as possible if they develop any health concerns. GPs across Bury have now received additional training to […]

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Lib Dems to spend more money on Mental Health services

by prestwichfocus on 1 April, 2015

The Liberal Democrats have committed to spending £3.5bn more on mental health care in England over the next parliament. The money would be spent on revolutionising children’s and adult mental health care including: – £250m over five years for pregnant women and mums dealing with depression. This would include eight new mother and baby units […]

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Easter Opening Times for Bury Pharmacies

by prestwichfocus on 27 March, 2015

The NHS in Bury has published the following opening times for pharmacies over the Easter Bank Holidays (Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday). The details were correct when at the time of going to press.

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