Bury GP Federation

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

06/11/2025

Celebrating the wonderful work of Ribblesdale Medical Practice with Granada Reports. The GP practice's pioneering menopause service is making a difference for 'hundreds and hundreds' of women. The practice is calling for more to be done for women of ALL ages following the Government's announcement of menopause questions in NHS checks for those aged 40-74. Patients aged 33 and 77 supported by Ribblesdale's service have been interviewed along with the practice's menopause champion and nurse consultant. The story is due to be broadcast on Monday.
https://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/bury-gp-practice-urges-government-to-help-all-menopausal-women/

03/11/2025

Featuring the wonderful work of Ribblesdale Medical Practice's dedicated menopause service enabling women of all ages to have time to discuss their symptoms, receive advice and support, and ensure no one has to suffer in silence.

A GP practice in Bury is calling on the government to extend menopause support across all age groups, after helping hundreds of women describe their symptoms as “brutal”, “life-changing”, and even “marriage-destroying”.

31/10/2025

A Bury GP practice is urging the government to do more to help all menopausal women. See
https://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/bury-gp-practice-urges-government-to-help-all-menopausal-women/

17/10/2025

Join the social prescribing team next week...
If you want to self-refer and need the team's help, simply scan the QR code.

17/10/2025

Delighted to see the work of our social prescribers highlighted in the Bury Times. Julie's work with Broken Biscuits is making a real difference to peoples' lives. Social prescribers work with GP practices and support people with issues such as loneliness, isolation, housing, finance, bereavement, debt and mental health. For more info, and to self refer, see https://www.burygpfederation.nhs.uk/our-services/social-prescriber/

Broken Biscuits meet every Tuesday 1:00-3:00pm at Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich. Also on the first Thursday of the month from 10:30-12:30 at The Scout Den, Church Lane, Prestwich, and on the third Thursday at The Croft, St Hilda's Church, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich.

'The perfect medicine to boost your mental health'

09/09/2025

Wow! This looks amazing! We heard the pizzas were delicious!

09/09/2025

Skill sharing at Craft at the Croft St Hilda's Church, Prestwich with our social prescribing team and amazing volunteers! For more information about our Prestwich social prescribing activities contact Julie.marshall63@nhs.net or Joanne.murray29@nhs.net

09/09/2025

It's Fall Awareness Week next week so Prestwich & Whitefield Primary Care Network are starting early with a Falls Awareness course with Lorraine at North Manchester Fitness! They will also be having freshly baked pizzas made using things they have been growing in their community garden!