Customer Task Force helps shape future of social services
More than 20 Bury residents, customers, carers and representatives have been telling Bury Council how it can improve social care services for them.
Topics: Social issues
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Help shape the future of social care services
Bury residents are invited to help shape the future of council services at a ‘customer task force’ event held on Friday 1 May.
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Fond farewell to long-serving care centre staff
Two members of staff at Pinfold Lane Day Centre have taken early retirement after notching up almost 50 years’ service between them.
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Art workshop to keep young people safe
Young people aged from 10 to 16 are invited to an Art Workshop on Saturday 21 March.
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Help for those who use hearing aids
Information and advice on how to look after your NHS hearing aid are being offered at a free afternoon session in Bury town centre.
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Could you adopt a child?
An open evening is being held for residents who are interested in adopting a child or simply want to find out more.
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Can you provide healthy meals for service users?
Social services are seeking a contractor to provide the meals service at the Grundy centre in Wellington Road, Bury.
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Healthy eating at new community hub and social care centre
Another milestone has been reached at Elmhurst Short Stay facility in Whitefield with the appointment of a new catering provider.
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Come and join the Carers Support Group
Help for those whose friends and loved ones have been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease is being offer at Pinfold Lane Day Centre.
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Elton Community Centre raising funds for specialist chair
Staff and customers at Elton Community Centre are raising money to buy a specialist chair so that people with complex disabilities can relax outside their wheelchairs and join in group activities.
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Bury Council recognised as a top ‘gay-friendly’ employer
Bury Council has again been named one of Britain’s top ‘gay-friendly’ employers by professional lobbying group Stonewall.
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Could you adopt a child?
An open evening is being held for residents who are interested in adopting a child or simply want to find out more.
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New club’s positive role model for young people
A new Thursday night club has been set up for young people aged between 11 and 16.
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Children’s centres – changes following consultation
Children’s centres in Prestwich and Radcliffe are set to be retained following public consultation on the future of the wider service.
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Christmas cheer for youngsters in need
Children across the borough were given a happier Christmas thanks to council staff and the generosity of local businesses and organisations.
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Grand opening of Elmhurst and Woodbury social care facilities
A grand opening event was held to celebrate the refurbishment of Elmhurst and Woodbury, Bury’s co-located short stay and respite facilities for older people and people with learning disabilities.
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Call for ambassadors to keep vulnerable adults safe
Bury Council is recruiting community members who can help to raise awareness of adult abuse and help to tackle it.
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Take the pledge - become a Bury Snow Angel!
Bury Council is calling all residents to become a Snow Angel and help their relatives, friends and neighbours to stay safe, warm and well in their homes this winter.
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Short-stay service re-opens for business following major refurbishment
Bury Council’s Short Stay Provision is re-opening for business following major refurbishment at a cost of £1.6m.
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Civic support for Blind Society’s fundraiser
More than £1,000 was raised at the annual Craft and Gift Show for Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People.
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