Prevention and Wellbeing in Bury

Empowering You to Look After Yourself

• Stay Active: Regular physical activity boosts your mood, keeps your body strong, and helps prevent long-term health conditions. Bury Live Well Service offers free, personalised support to help you get more active, whether you prefer walking, swimming, cycling, or group exercise classes.
• Eat Well: A balanced diet is key to good health. The Bury Live Well Service provides advice on healthy eating, meal planning, and making small changes that can have a big impact on your wellbeing.
• Look After Your Mind: Good mental health is just as important as physical health. Our directory of services consists of many services to help with mental wellbeing including local counselling, support groups, and self-help resources. NHS Bury Talking Therapies offers free support for issues like stress, anxiety, and low mood for anyone over 16.
• Connect with Others: Social connections help prevent loneliness and keep you engaged. Join local groups, volunteer, or try new activities via the Health & Wellbeing Digital Hub or our directory of services where you can refine the results using the filers to find something suitable.
• Volunteer: Volunteering is a great way to meet people, learn new skills, and give back to your community. The Bury Live Well Service and Bury VCFA can help you find local opportunities.

Preventing, Reducing, or Delaying Care and Support Needs

• Early Help: Accessing support early can prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems. The Bury Live Well Service and Beacon Social Prescribing Service can connect you to community groups, activities, and practical help to keep you independent for longer.
• Self-Help Courses: The “Helping Yourself to Wellbeing” course teaches practical skills for managing your health and making positive lifestyle changes.
• Community Hubs: Local hubs offer advice, social activities, and support with things like food, medical supplies, and staying connected—especially if you’re isolated or recovering from illness.
• Support for Carers: If you care for someone, the Bury Carers’ Hub provides information, advice, and wellbeing support to help you look after yourself as well as your loved one.
• Social Prescribing: The Social Prescribing Service helps you improve your health and wellbeing by connecting you to local activities, support groups, and services tailored to your interests and needs.

Signposting to Local Resources

• Bury Live Well Service: Free, personalised support for healthy living, including physical activity, healthy eating, quitting smoking, and mental wellbeing. Contact: livewell@bury.gov.uk | [Bury Live Well Service]
• Health & Wellbeing Digital Hub: Find activities, services, and advice to help you look after your physical and emotional wellbeing. Visit: [Health & Wellbeing Digital Hub]
• Mental Wellbeing Support: Counselling, peer support, and self-help resources for all ages. Explore: [Directory of Services]
• GP Federation Social Prescribing Service: Connects you to community activities and support for your health and social needs. Complete this form to access support.
• Community Hubs: Local support for practical needs and social connection. Contact: 0161 253 5353 or find hubs local to you [Directory of Services]
• Carers’ Support: Information, advice, and wellbeing support for unpaid carers. Contact: 0300 303 0207 | [Bury Carers’ Hub]

Take the Next Step

• Visit the Bury Directory for up-to-date information on local groups, activities, and support.
• Reach out to the Bury Live Well Service for free, friendly advice on making positive lifestyle changes.
• Don’t wait for a crisis—small steps now can help you stay healthy, happy, and independent for longer.

Remember: Prevention and wellbeing start with you. Bury’s local services are here to support you every step of the way—empowering you to live well, stay connected, and enjoy life to the fullest.