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Topics: Health, Health Care, Pharmaceuticals
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Earlier liver health checks for people in Bury
A new specialist liver scanner, known as a Fibro Scan, is helping to detect the signs of liver disease in minutes rather than weeks.
The scanner, provided by Bury Council’s Public Health team, is now being used to support the early identification and prevention of liver disease across the borough.
The investment comes at an important time, as there has been a sharp rise in deaths of men und -
Bury shares evidence to help shape national adult social care reform
The way adults in Bury are supported to live independently, stay well and recover at home has been highlighted to the Prime Minister ahead of the Government's expected announcement on social care reform.
Bury Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Social Care has set out the lessons learned here that he believes can help shape a stronger national system as the Government prepares to anno -
Bury Adult Social Care is Good
Bury Adult Social Care is Good
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SEND services in Bury continue to improve – latest inspection
Services and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Bury continue to improve, with inspectors confirming effective action has been taken across all six priority areas.
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Bury’s Adult Social Care rated ‘Good’ by CQC
Bury Council has welcomed a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), recognising strong person-centred care, effective partnerships and a clear focus on helping people live independently.
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Have your say on Urgent Care services in Bury
People from Bury are being asked for their views on proposals to improve urgent care services in Bury.
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Bury in national ‘first’ to use new technology to help our children
Bury is the first area in the UK to pilot new digital technology that will help to give our children the best start in life.
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Think Self Care for Life: Think the right health service
The Bury Directory is supporting the Self Care campaign and signposting people to vital information, advice and local events.
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Hear about how health and social care is being transformed at showcase event
Local people are invited to an event to find out about changes happening to health and social care services to transform health and wellbeing in Bury.
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Rapid response service wins watchdog praise
Bury’s rapid response service to keep vulnerable people safe has received a ‘good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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Plans to maximise the use of health money while driving up quality take a step forward
A proposal to bring Bury’s health commissioner back into financial balance by identifying savings of £7.4m has been given the green light by health bosses.
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Shining a Light on suicide awareness
Helping families and individuals is the focus of World Suicide Awareness Day, with events taking place in Bury tomorrow and Wednesday (10 and 11 Sep).
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NHS in Bury joins council in declaring climate emergency
A climate emergency has been declared by Bury NHS Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).
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Free information session for people who are hard of hearing
A free drop-in information session on telephones with amplification will take place in the Green Room, Textile Hall (next to Bury Library) on Monday 5 August.
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New recruits will inspire future of health and care in Bury
A big recruitment drive in Bury for nurses, therapists and social workers is under way as the borough’s new health and care revolution swings into action.
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We need your help… The Carers Online Offer
Following the carers consultation and workshops, carers have told us they want online information, advice and forums which can be accessible at any time.
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New joint chief officer of the council and CCG appointed
Mike Woodhead has been appointed as joint chief finance officer for Bury Council and NHS Bury CCG.
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New outdoor gym to get you fit and healthy
Bury’s seventh outdoor gym to encourage people to exercise in healthy surroundings is now up and running in Manchester Road Park, Bury.
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Free advice about equipment to help those hard of hearing
Information and advice about equipment to help with hearing loss are being offered at a free afternoon session in Bury town centre.
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