Bury GP Federation

17/04/2026

A powerful story of kindness and compassion and how NWAS supported a family who work across our Federation at their toughest time...

A family from Ramsbottom recently reunited with the ambulance crew who supported them during a deeply emotional call-out.

17/04/2026

There's a whole host of social prescribing activities next week. Join our teams for a cuppa, a chat, support and advice ...

13/04/2026

13/04/2026

As part of our social drop in we're starting a Chatty Table for people with English as a second language. If you are registered with a Prestwich GP surgery and want to join our Chatty Table please text Julie on 07713 750 458

13/04/2026

Join our social prescribing team this week...

For a full list of activities across Bury seehttps://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/1325/2026/04/SOCIAL-PRESCRIBING-ACTIVITIES-landscape-3.pdf

31/03/2026

Looking for support to improve your health and wellbeing? Join our social prescribing team this week for advice and activities.
For more information visit https://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/our-services/social-prescriber/

26/03/2026

Celebrating the wonderful work of our social prescribers on Social Prescribing Day. Thank you to the team - and their wonderful volunteers - who make a positive difference to peoples' lives every day.
https://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/life-changing-social-prescriptions-are-boosting-health-in-bury/

23/02/2026

Our social prescribing team continues to make a difference to lives. Patients can contact the team via email gmicb-bu.socialprescribing@nhs.net
Or self refer - see https://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/our-services/social-prescriber/
Or ask their GP practice to refer them.

'I just wanted to disappear from life'

20/02/2026

Another busy week for our social prescribers. They're here to help...

20/02/2026

Patients across Bury say social prescribing has played a vital role in improving their mental and physical health, as NHS leaders encourage more people to seek support through talking therapies and community based help.

19/02/2026

Celebrating the wonderful work of social prescribers who through talking and 'social prescriptions' are making a difference to the lives of patients...see story below
https://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/saving-lives-through-social-prescriptions/

Patients can self-refer or can be referred by health professionals at their GP practice. Alternatively email the team directly:
gmicb-bu.socialprescribing@nhs.net

17/02/2026

Our friendly team of expert social prescribers connect people to activities, groups and services within the community to help address practical, social, and emotional needs that impact health and wellbeing. See a list of 'what's on' across Bury and contact the team for help and support.
https://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/1325/2026/02/SOCIAL-PRESCRIBING-ACTIVITIES-landscape.pdf