New in Bury: Low‑Carb Diet Information Hub A new health & wellbeing resource is now open, offering free support for anyone looking to improve their health through dietary and lifestyle changes. Drop in to chat with Dr Sarkar (retired GP) & our trained volunteers. #HealthyEating #Bury

4 in 5 18-24 year olds would be willing to get the #HPV vaccination knowing it helped prevent 6 types of cancer. If you’re under 25 & missed the vaccination at school, you can get it from your GP. Find out more for #CervicalCancerPreventionWeek eveappeal.org.uk

Supporting anyone affected by hate crime across Bury with two Feb drop‑in events. 📅 4 Feb, 10–2, Healthwatch Bury 📅 6 Feb, 11–2, Mill Gate. Your feedback helps improve local safety. #healthwatchbury #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek

Save the Date: National Hate Crime Awareness Drop‑In Join us on Wed 4 Feb, 10am–2pm at Healthwatch Bury (56–58 Bolton St, BL9 0LL). We’re here to listen to your concerns about hate crime and make sure your voice is heard. More info: healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2026-01... #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek

Join us at our drop‑in today and Wednesday! Please note: we’ll be closed Thu 15 Jan for engagement activities. Our phoneline remains open: 0161 253 6300. Share your health & social care feedback with us — we’re here to listen. #Healthwatch

If you’re struggling with the cost of living, you’re not alone — support is available. Look out for vulnerable neighbours who may be finding things difficult. If you’re unsure what help you can access call 0161 253 5400. For more info visit: www.bury.gov.uk/benefits/let... #costofliving

We are recruiting new board members Do you live or work in Bury, or use local health & care services? We’re looking for people with local insight, lived experience and a passion for improving health and social care across the borough. 👉 Apply: healthwatchbury.co.uk/work-us #Healthwatch

Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer? We’re holding our 4th focus group this January — your experience could help shape better support in Bury. To take part: 📞 0161 253 6300 ✉️ [email protected] #prostatecancer #greatermanchester

Have you been affected by crime in Greater Manchester in the past 5 years? Whether that's theft, assault, domestic abuse, or something else, and whether you accessed support or not. Anonymous survey - 10 minutes, 3 chances to win a £100 voucher. orlo.uk/PLSir

The NHS is offering free lung health checks in for anyone who’s ever smoked aged 55-74 & registered with a GP in #Prestwich Look out for an invite by post /text See mft.nhs.uk/lunghealthch... #GMLungHealthCheck

As 2025 ends, thank you to everyone who shared their health and care experiences with us - your voices help shape better services. Huge thanks to our amazing volunteers, supportive organisations, and colleagues across Greater Manchester. We look forward to supporting you in 2026. #Healthwatch

We are working to improve support for men living with, or affected by prostate cancer in Greater Manchester. Please take a few minutes to complete our survey or share it with others who may want to take part. ✍️https://smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWBPCS/ #prostatecancer

🎄 Reminder: We’ll close tomorrow (24 Dec) at 12 noon for the Christmas holiday. ✨ Full opening times + festive care links: healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2025-12... Huge thanks to everyone who shared experiences of health & social care in 2025 - your voices matter!

We are inviting men to share their experiences of #prostatecancer. Your experience can help raise awareness and shape better services in our community. ✍️Take our survey: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWBPCS/ If you have more to say please email: [email protected]

📣 Final in-person prostate cancer focus group – TODAY! - share your experiences to help raise awareness & shape better services. 📅 Wed 17 Dec 2025 🕜 1:30pm 📍 Healthwatch Bury, 56–58 Bolton St, #Bury BL9 0LL 📞 0161 253 6300 | ✉️ [email protected] #prostatecancer

📢 Read our December e‑bulletin! Packed with updates, news & highlights — catch up on what we’ve been working on and how we’re supporting local voices in health & social care. 👉 mailchi.mp/d55afa0e48fc... #Healthwatch #Bury #news

We are delighted to share our latest Enter and View report from visits to Grundy Day Care Centre. Special thanks to Alison Slater, our Enter and View Lead & Board Member, for her dedication and expertise. Read the full report: healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2025-12... #Healthwatch

Walk‑in flu vaccination clinics for children in Bury - no appointment needed! Who can attend: ➡️School‑age children (Reception–Year 11) who missed school jabs or are home‑schooled ➡️Children aged 2–3 (on 31 Aug 2025) not yet vaccinated by their GP gmintegratedcare.org.uk/childrens-ca... #flu

Our last drop‑in sessions of 2025! - Next week we’re open 9am–3pm 💬 Share your health & social care feedback. We’re here to listen & help you access local services 📅 Tues, Wed & Thurs 📍 Healthwatch Bury, 56–58 Bolton St, #Bury BL9 0LL #healthwatch

✨ Prostate Cancer Focus Group ✨Share your experiences to raise awareness & shape better services. 📅 Wed 17 Dec | 13:30–15:30 📍 56-58 Bolton St, Bury BL9 0LL 💻 Can’t attend? Survey 👉 smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWBPCS/ 📧 [email protected] | ☎️ 0161 253 6300 #prostatecancer

Check out the infographic created by our amazing volunteer Aaliyah, highlighting the key findings from short engagement on prescription services in Bury North! 👉 healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2025-12... #Bury #prescriptionservices

📢 Healthwatch Bury update We’ve published findings from our engagement on prescription services in Bury North, exploring patient-led ordering models for safety & efficiency. 🙏 Huge thanks to volunteer Aaliyah for her infographic & research! 👉 healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2025-12... #prescriptions

🌧️👏 Thank you to everyone who braved the weather on Thursday to attend our AGM! We shared updates on our work & discussed key health issues in our community. 👉 Learn more about our work: healthwatchbury.co.uk #healthwatchbury

💚 Huge thanks to our volunteer Aaliyah for highlighting mental health support for young people in #Bury. Your mental wellbeing matters just as much as physical health — and support is always available. 👉 Read more: healthwatchbury.co.uk/advice-and-i... #mentalhealth

📣 There’s still time to sign up! Join us for our AGM this evening — reflect on achievements, discuss future plans & connect with the community. 🗓 Thu 4 Dec 2025 | 🕔 5–7pm 📍 Radcliffe Town FC, Outwood Rd, Radcliffe, Bury M26 1AG 👉 Reserve your place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthwatc... #healthwatch

📣 Healthwatch Bury AGM – This Thursday! 🗓 Thu 4 Dec 2025 🕔 5–7pm 📍 Radcliffe Town FC, Outwood Rd, Radcliffe M26 1AG 💻 Hybrid – join online: 0161 253 6300 / [email protected] Reserve your place now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthwatc...

A huge thank you to our volunteer Jordan Santana Vega for creating a prostate cancer risk programme fact sheet 💙 This resource is part of our project supporting men affected by prostate cancer. Read more here: healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2025-08... #prostatecancer

📢 There’s still time to sign up! Men across Greater Manchester are invited to our online prostate cancer focus group. 🗓 Fri 28 Nov 2025 🕚 11:30am 💻 Microsoft Teams 👉 Call 0161 253 6300 or email [email protected] #prostatecancer

📣 Join our online prostate cancer focus group - Share your experience & help shape better services. 👥 Men across Greater Manchester invited to discuss experiences & improve support. 🗓 Fri 28 Nov 2025 🕚 11:30am 💻 Microsoft Teams 👉 Contact us for the link #ProstateCancer

A busy day of engagement yesterday! ✅ Office drop‑in & Prostate Cancer Focus Group ✅ Career Rights Day @ Bury Masonic Hall ✅ Bury Hospice engagement event ✅ Bury VCFA AGM if you would like to know more about our prostate cancer project click here: healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2025-08...

Healthwatch Bury AGM 2025 - Your chance to shape local health & care services! 📅 Thu 4 Dec 2025 | 🕔 5–7pm 📍 Radcliffe Town FC, Outwood Rd, Radcliffe #Bury M26 1AG Join in person or online 💻 📞 0161 253 6300 | 📧 [email protected] Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthwatc... #Healthwatch #AGM

We are here for you! 📍 Drop in at Healthwatch Bury (56–58 Bolton St, BL9 0LL) 🗓 Tues–Thurs | ⏰ 10am–2pm Share your feedback on health & social care services — we’ll listen, support & help you access local services. 👉 Come along and have your say! #HealthwatchBury #YourVoiceMatters

Bury GP practices call for action 🚨 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is making antibiotics less effective, leading to more infections & deaths. UKHSA warns AMR is “one of the greatest health threats we face.” 👉 Read more: healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2025-11...

Join us for Healthwatch Bury’s AGM! 📅 Thurs 4 Dec 2025 | 🕔 5–7pm 📍 Radcliffe Town FC, Outwood Rd, Radcliffe, Bury M26 1AG Reflect on the year, hear updates, discuss health & social care, and connect with the community 👉 Reserve your place: healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2025-11... #Healthwatch

💙 Join our online #ProstateCancer focus group - share your experience & help shape better services. 🗓 Fri 28 Nov 🕐 11:30am 📍 Microsoft Teams (online) 📞 Email [email protected] for your link 📋 Prefer writing? Complete our survey 👉 www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWBPCS/

💙 We need you Do you have experience of #ProstateCancer? Share your story as part of a Greater Manchester project. 📝 Survey: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWBPCS/ 👥 Focus group: Wed 19 Nov, 13:30–15:30 📍 56–58 Bolton St, Bury BL9 0LL 📞 0161 253 6300 | ✉️ [email protected]

👋Want to know who we are and how Healthwatch can help? Watch our short video to find out more about the support we offer and how we can make a difference in your health and social care journey. youtube.com/watch?v=00rN... #healthwatch #YourVoiceMatters

We’re here for you! 💚 Join us at our weekly drop-in session today at our Bolton Street office. 💬 Share your feedback on health & social care — we’re here to listen & help you access local services. 📅 Tue–Thu | 🕙 10am–2pm 📍 #Healthwatch Bury, 56–58 Bolton St, #Bury BL9 0LL

🌸 Free Webinar: Caring for Your Pelvic Health 📅 Mon 17 Nov 2025 🕛 12–1pm 💻 Online Join Aneleigh Schofield for expert advice on pelvic health, common conditions & caring for your pelvic floor. 👉 Webinar link: healthwatchbury.co.uk/event/2025-1...

🚨 Bury GP practice welcomes the gov’t move to add menopause questions to NHS health checks — but says much more must be done to support all women. healthwatchbury.co.uk/news/2025-11... #Bury #menopause

Big news for women’s health in England: the morning after pill is now FREE at high street pharmacies! The NHS is expanding access to emergency contraception—no GP visit needed. More care, closer to home. 🔗 england.nhs.uk/2025/10/free... #Contraception #WomensHealth

🎙️ Great session on Roch Valley Radio this morning talking all things Healthwatch Bury! We spotlighted our Prostate Cancer Project & how we support our community. Want to learn more or get involved? 👉https://healthwatchbury.co.uk/contact-us #HealthwatchBury @rochvalleyradio.com

🎙️ Tune in tomorrow from 11am! Healthwatch Bury joins Roch Valley Radio’s Community Spotlight to talk all things Healthwatch + our Prostate Cancer Project. Hear how we’re amplifying voices & improving access to care across Bury. rochvalleyradio.com #Healthwatchbury #prostatecancer

Join us for our weekly drop-in sessions! Share your health & care feedback in Bury 📅 This week: Tues & Wed only (staff availability) 🕙 10am–2pm 📍 56–58 Bolton St, #Bury BL9 0LL 📞 Phone lines open as usual No appointment needed — just drop in! #Healthwatch

Join us next week! Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Session 📅 Mon 27 Oct | 🕙 10am–1pm 📍 Moorgate Primary Care Centre, 3rd Floor, 22 Derby Way, Bury BL9 0NJ ✅ Share your experience ✅ Get support ✅ Find reliable info No appointment needed — just drop in!

Get ready for Healthwatch Bury’s AGM! 🗓️ Thurs 4 Dec 2025 | 🕔 5–7pm 📍 Radcliffe Town FC, M26 1AG ✅ Hear updates 🗣️ Discuss key issues 🤝 Connect with your community 🎟️ Reserve your place: eventbrite.co.uk/e/healthwatc... #AGM #Healthwatch

🩺 Healthwatch Bury Drop-in Session 📍 Spring Lane Medical Practice, Radcliffe, Bury M26 2TQ 📅 Tue 21 Oct | 🕙 10am –1pm. Share your experience with health & care services in Bury! ✅ Get support ✅ Find trusted info ✅ Help improve services. #Radcliffe #Healthwatch

💙 Share your story 💙 Healthwatch in Greater Manchester are improving support for men affected by prostate cancer. 🗣️ Help raise awareness, highlight gaps & shape better care. 📋 Take our survey: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HWBPCS/#Pr... #MensHealth #Healthwatch

We are hosting a PSA Test Day in association with the Barry Kilby Prostate Cancer Appeal on Saturday 22nd November at Gigg Lane. Pre-booking is required for this event, which will run between 10am & 2pm. Read more: https://buryfc.co.uk/psa-test-day-bury-football-club/ #BuryFC #bfc140

🗣️ Prostate Cancer Focus Group Share your experiences to help shape better services. 📅 Wed 15 Oct | 🕜 1:30–3:30pm 📍 Healthwatch Bury, 56–58 Bolton St, Bury BL9 0LL ☕ Light refreshments provided 📞 0161 253 6300 | ✉️ [email protected] #healthwatchbury #prostatecancer