Advice and Information

Bolton Carers Support have produced this Budget Friendly Soup Recipe Book. The book includes a range of simple, warming and budget-friendly recipes that are easy to prepare and perfect for everyday meals.

We are working with Healthwatch Bury on this important project. As part of this project, we’re inviting men to share their personal experiences—your stories can help raise awareness, highlight gaps in care, and shape better, more responsive services in our community.

If you’d like to take part, please complete our survey, or get in touch:

Check it’s on the pharmacy register to protect your health

Duncan Rudkin is the Chief Executive of the General Pharmaceutical Council, which regulates pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Great Britain. Duncan explains why you could be putting your health at risk if you buy medicines online from illegal websites.

A new petition to Parliament calls on the Government to protect the statutory powers of Healthwatch, powers that ensure real people can influence real decisions.

The Get To Know Where to Go campaign from NHS GM is back to support you and your family right through August.

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should you get at your GP practice?

The Government has announced proposed changes to the way Healthwatch operates across the country. These include:
1. Transferring the work of Healthwatch England to the Department of Health and Social Care, and
2. Moving responsibility for local Healthwatch services to the NHS and local authorities.

Local and national organisations who offer information and support

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?

If you are feeling unwell and need help, make sure you know how to use your local health services

Take part in the public consultation about adult ADHD services in Greater Manchester (23 April – 17 June 2025)