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.
Topics: Working life
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Hoyle Nursery School achieves Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools Award
Hoyle Nursery School is celebrating after achieving the prestigious Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools Award, becoming one of only three Nursery Schools in the country to hold this nationally recognised accreditation.
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Foster Care Fortnight 2026: ‘This is Fostering’
Foster Care Fortnight returns from 11–24 May 2026, celebrating the power of fostering and sharing the diverse stories of carers and children across the community. This year’s theme, ‘This is Fostering’, shines a spotlight on the real experiences, dedication and impact of foster carers.
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Build your business – with free workshops at Bury Library
Do you want to start up or grow your business? Sign up for a series of free workshops at Bury Library!
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Free support with jobs, skills and health
Bury residents are being invited to a free event on Wednesday (21 April) to get support with employment, health and skills opportunities.
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Let’s tackle deprivation – plans to make sure everyone earns a decent wage unveiled
Plans to make sure everyone earns a decent wage unveiled. A report to the council's Cabinet, to be discussed next week, sets out plans to introduce the Real Living Wage.
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Bury becomes first council in GM to win Disability Confident Leader status
Bury Council’s commitment to increasing disabled people’s job chances has been officially recognised by the Government.
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Employment, health and skills fair at the town hall
Bury Council will be hosting an employment, health and skills event on Wednesday 19 October.
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Connect four – young people the real winners
Ten young people aged 16 to 24 are a step nearer the world of work thanks to the Backing Young Bury project.
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Come and have a go – and they did!
A major Have a Go event bringing young people together with training providers and employers has been hailed a huge success.
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Launch a successful career with an apprenticeship
Apprentice Charlotte Bishop has created a successful career since embarking on an apprenticeship in Childcare with Bury College.
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Chance for young people to build their own businesses
Young people are being invited to develop their entrepreneurial skills at a special Bury Youth Market.
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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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Invitation to Backing Young Bury’s career and skills event
Are you aged between 17 and 24 and unsure what career path to take? Would you like to meet local employers and try out different types of work?
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Young apprentice wins iPad with Backing Young Bury
One young man is off to a flying start as an apprentice by winning an iPad in a competition run by Backing Young Bury.
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Backing Young Bury - free prize draw
Are you aged 15 to 18 and living in the borough of Bury? Are you currently undecided about your future career path?
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Twelve months on Backing Young Bury goes from strength to strength
It is now just over 12 months since the public and private sector led Backing Young Bury initiative launched in January 2012.
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Jobs and training advice on your doorstep
A new service to provide employment support, advice and training has just opened for business.
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Children’s Centre offers local parents help in finding a job
Daisyfield Children’s Centre will be running a new work club every Tuesday from November 6 from 10:30am to 12.30pm to help local parents find a job.
