As families gear up for festive celebrations, Bury GPs say it’s “absolutely vital to act now” to ensure children are vaccinated against flu to protect grandparents and vulnerable loved ones. … [continue] GPs PLEA: VACCINATE CHILDREN TO PROTECT GRANDPARENTS AND VULNERABLE LOVED ONES AT CHRISTMAS
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BURY GPs URGE PATIENTS TO HELP THEM CONTROL AND CONTAIN ONE OF THE ‘GREATEST HEALTH THREATS’
Bury GP practices are calling for patients to take swift action in the face of one of the “greatest health threats.” Bacteria are becoming resistant to medicines at an increasing … [continue] BURY GPs URGE PATIENTS TO HELP THEM CONTROL AND CONTAIN ONE OF THE ‘GREATEST HEALTH THREATS’
BURY GP FEDERATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PUBLISHED
Bury GP Federation’s Annual Report and Accounts 2024/2025 has been published. The report was presented at last night’s AGM. It outlines the Federation’s achievements, looks at future plans, and celebrates … [continue] BURY GP FEDERATION ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS PUBLISHED
BURY GP PRACTICE URGES GOVERNMENT TO HELP ALL MENOPAUSAL WOMEN
Welcoming last week’s government announcement that menopause questions will be included in NHS health checks for the first time, one Bury GP practice said that ‘while this is a huge … [continue] BURY GP PRACTICE URGES GOVERNMENT TO HELP ALL MENOPAUSAL WOMEN
SAVING LIVES WITH A BREW AND A BISCUIT
“I wouldn’t be here without this group.” These are the words of Paul O’Brien from Prestwich who says that social prescribing support and the camaraderie of a local men’s social … [continue] SAVING LIVES WITH A BREW AND A BISCUIT
A PLACE OF HOPE
One mother’s determination to find a safe social space for her son, who has complex health issues and learning disabilities, has helped establish a thriving weekly drop-in at The Green … [continue] A PLACE OF HOPE
SHINING A LIGHT ON VOLUNTEERS
“Volunteering has changed my life. Helping others is incredibly rewarding. What’s not to like about being able to put a smile on someone’s face?” These are the words of 62-year-old … [continue] SHINING A LIGHT ON VOLUNTEERS
SOCIAL PRESCRIBING SERVES UP A WINNER FOR TENNIS FAN
“It’s the perfect medicine to feeing brighter after years of darkness.” That’s how one man has described his ‘social prescription’ to a Bury-based tennis group while struggling with the physical … [continue] SOCIAL PRESCRIBING SERVES UP A WINNER FOR TENNIS FAN
THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS MISSING ‘LIFE SAVING’ APPOINTMENTS
GPs across Bury are urging patients not to waste ‘potentially life-saving’ face-to-face appointments after thousands of patients failed to turn up to their booked slots. Bury GP Federation figures reveal … [continue] THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS MISSING ‘LIFE SAVING’ APPOINTMENTS