Data for your care - The GM Care Record is putting your data at the heart of individual care, it holds health and care information that saves lives The GM Care Record brings together your information from NHS and care services across all 10 Greater Manchester boroughs, so that your latest health information can be accessed [...]
Bury Patients’ overall experience of their GP Practice is described as ‘Good’, according to the results of the latest National GP Patient Survey. Of the almost 10,000 Bury patients sent a survey earlier this year, around a third responded, and of these, 85% described their overall experience of their GP Practice as ‘Fairly Good’ or ‘Very [...]
Dr. Jeff Schryer is standing down from the role of Governing Body Chair of NHS Bury Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) after more than three years at its helm. Jeff has chaired the CCG Governing Body since April 2018 and is only the second Chairman since the CCG was established back in 2013. He will step down at [...]
Bury’s GP Practices are busier than usual with demand for care on the rise but continue to be there for patients when they need them. Practices have been there for patients right throughout the pandemic and continue to work hard to respond to all patient contacts quickly - things have just been running a little differently [...]
Have your say in shaping the future of assisted conception and fertility treatment services across Greater Manchester People in Greater Manchester are being asked to share their experiences and views about assisted conception and fertility treatment services to help shape the future of the service. Commissioners across Greater Manchester want to hear your views: what works [...]
With the Christmas period fast approaching, local people are reminded about the range of health and care options if they need some advice or care. Whilst self-care is generally the best option for minor, short term conditions, it is important that local people know where to go or who to contact if they are unwell, so [...]
Bury Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been rated ‘good’ by NHS England for the second year in a row. All CCGs are assessed every year and their performance is ranked as outstanding, good, requires improvement or inadequate. NHS Bury CCG – which plans and funds health services for Bury residents – has a number of strengths [...]
Patients who have contacted their GP practice or booked an appointment over the past weeks and months may have noticed the team is working very differently. Practices are working hard to provide care safely while reducing the transmission of coronavirus and, thanks to new technology, most patient enquiries can now be dealt with without having to [...]
Bury has the highest proportion of eligible people having an NHS Health Check in England. The latest figures which focus on cumulative data since April 2016, puts Bury on the top spot out of 151 areas for the number of eligible people having this live saving check. NHS Health Checks are free for adults aged 40 [...]
With winter type bugs and illnesses starting to circulate, and cold weather making some health problems worse, local people are reminded about the range of options to get the right care and remain safe. Health and care services in hospitals and those closer to home including GP services are coming under increased pressure as winter looms [...]