Bury GP Federation

11/12/2025

A plea from our GPs to ensure children are vaccinated against flu to protect them, plus grandparents and vulnerable loved ones, at Christmas.
For a list of free walk-in vaccinations during the school holidays see
https://gmintegratedcare.org.uk/childrens-catch-up-flu-vaccination-clinics/

Doctors warn that unvaccinated children could endanger grandparents and vulnerable relatives during festive family gatherings

08/12/2025

Join Social Prescriber, Julie, and the team tomorrow (Tuesday 9 December) and every Tuesday from 9:30am - 11:30am at St Hilda's for a for a chat and cuppa...

Come and join us! Brunch, chat, craft! There's lots happening at our social drop in on Tuesday mornings St Hilda's Church, Prestwich

08/12/2025

Nurse, Karen Swift, from Ribblesdale Medical Practice leads the clinic to support those who are sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness...

Bury’s Red Door Centre is helping residents prepare for winter through a clinic led by Ribblesdale Medical Practice and nurse consultant Karen…

05/12/2025

We'll be heading along tomorrow, who else is joining us?

29/11/2025

Social prescribing is all about YOU - a person-centred, community-based approach connecting you to activities, groups and services to support and boost your health and wellbeing.
Join the team for walks and drop-ins next week.
For more information:
email: nwch.socialprescribing@nhs.net or call 0161 763 8703

25/11/2025

Huge thanks to Sam Aston or Chesney from Coronation Street for taking the time and popping in to our social drop in this afternoon and saying Hello to some of our local residents! ITV Studios Drama ITV Bury GP Federation Whittaker Lane Medical Centre Fairfax Group Practice The Birches Medical Centre, Prestwich FND Dimensions Bury Carers' Hub

24/11/2025

Join our social prescribers this week for community walks and social drop-ins to help boost your physical and mental wellbeing. See below for what's on this week.

18/11/2025

'Routine medical procedures could become extremely risky'

14/11/2025

Always worth highlighting again!

Do you know what social prescribing is?
Social prescribing is help that doesn’t come in a pill, tube or bottle. Bury's social prescribing team, who work across Bury GP practices, have been running a weekly social group for men called Broken Biscuits.
“I wouldn’t be here without this group.” said Paul from Prestwich, who says that social prescribing support and the camaraderie of a local men’s social group has saved his life. Another member, Mick agrees. The former veteran who struggles with PTSD and other health conditions, said: “We’re all a little bit broken, but the benefit of having a welcoming group – whether we want to talk or not – cannot be underestimated.”
Want to find out more about Broken Biscuits and social prescribing, including how to access it? Follow the link in the comments below.

13/11/2025

Antimicrobial resistance is putting our antibiotics at risk.
Use them properly to keep them working when you and your family need them most.

11/11/2025

Debbie Howarth, RAF veteran, specialist nurse practitioner and veteran lead at Whittaker Lane Medical Centre talks about care for veterans and how being a 'Veteran Friendly' practice can support patients.

To mark this year’s Remembrance Day, Madeleine Anderson spoke with a veteran, specialist nurse practitioner and veteran lead

10/11/2025

The Bury Times coverage featuring the menopause service at Ribblesdale Medical Practice. The practice is calling on the government to do more to help menopausal women of all ages.

A GP practice in Bury is urging the government to do more when it comes to supporting women through menopause