IRU - Monday 28th February 2022
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The Latest statement from the Director of Public Health
Message from Emma Ferguson (Stockport Council)
Rates are still declining across Stockport and are currently at 266.9* per 100,000 population: around 112 people per day. See the latest published data online). This is still slightly above the Greater Manchester average, but considerably lower than national levels.
Here is the latest DPH statement - Statement from the Director of Public Health - Stockport Council
This week we have focused on the Government’s Living With Covid strategy, both in terms of the lifting of restrictions but also how we can continue to adapt behaviours to reduce the risk of catching and passing on COVID-19
Cervical screening saves lives
Message from Alison Whitelegg (Stockport Council)
A new ‘Help Us Help You – Cervical Screening Campaign’ is highlighting the benefits of cervical screening and reminding people that that it can help stop cancer before it starts. The campaign encourages those eligible for screening - women and people with a cervix aged 25-64 - to respond to their cervical screening invitation letters and to book an appointment at their GP practice if they missed their last one.
The month long campaign has been launched by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), with the support of the NHS. If you can help to promote the campaign and would like further resources please email
info.wellbeing@stockport.gov.uk
Healthwatch National Director starts work
We’re delighted to let you know that Louise Ansari, our new National Director, has started with Healthwatch England today.
Lockdown Learning: English Language Conversation Clubs Online
Message from Michelle Shine (Stockport Libraries)
(Source: West Midlands Strategic Migration Partnership e-Bulletin, 9, Feb 2022)
“Learning and Work Institute worked with Learning Unlimited to research and develop a new set of resources aimed at volunteers supporting adult English language learners and organisations using volunteers in this role. These resources are free to use for all” [Taken from WMSMP e-Bulletin]
Wellbeing cards and translated resources
Message from Michelle Shine (Stockport Libraries)
(Source: email from Counterpoints Arts, 31 Jan 2022)
From the British Red Cross:
“A number of our wellbeing activities, including our wellbeing cards and kindness calendar, have been translated into different languages to allow more people to use and share our resources. These will help you cope with everyday issues and also develop personal skills to manage feelings of worry and loneliness.”
- Languages include English, Arabic, Farsi, Pashto and Tigrinya.
Parenting Course for culturally diverse and linguistically diverse communities - Just Psychology
Please find below the information for the Parenting Course and links to referral forms as promised at the PIMHS training. I apologise for the delay in getting these to you. We wanted to make some minor amendments on the forms for clarity.
Just Psychology launched the Parenting Course in February 2021. The project will support families from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We take a solution-focused and strengths-based approach within this group, and we always highlight to parents how they already have a lot of skills and expertise. We are here to provide information on what it means to be a parent in the UK, and how to parent our child according to the UK law. The course also offers alternative parenting strategies for challenging behaviour, safe space for discussions, and information on how to access support from services, if, and when needed. We conclude the 6 weeks by having a celebration and giving out certificates of achievement (we found out through our consultations that this is very important).
The parenting course is available to parents and carers (or relatives involved in the child's care) living within Greater Manchester, with children aged between 0-17. We will provide, creche, interpreters and contribute towards travel costs.
The agency referral form is for practitioners to fill out and the self-referral link can be shared with anyone to fill out themselves:
Self-Referral (this form can be completed by the parents themselves, or get help from anyone in their communities e.g., neighbours or friends):
Long COVID support, a new creative competition and free delivery of Older People's support
Message from Sam Fielding (Public Health, Stockport Council)
Long COVID support group
Did you know that there's a support group in Stockport for anyone struggling with the symptoms of long COVID? Please find more information below and share with anyone who would benefit from attending.
Click here to download the poster.
Click here to watch the video.
The #StampOutStigma creative competition
Launched to mark Children's Mental Health Awareness week (7-13 February), the #StampOutStigma competition asks under 18s to create a piece of work that shows how they take care of their own mental health and emotional wellbeing.
The winner of the competition will have the opportunity to work with a professional designer to develop their artwork. The finished outcome will be used to promote mental health support across the borough (with material being shared through these emails!).
Please spread the word and encourage local young people to enter.
Click here to download the poster.
Click here to access the social media toolkit.
Older people's wellbeing campaign
At the start of March, the Greater Manchester Health & Social Care Partnership are launching a campaign focusing on older people, in conjunction with Shining a Light on Suicide.
Click here to download the poster.
Resources available year-round:
'Feeling Anxious, Stressed or Low?' poster
Diabetes & Ramadan
Message from Lisa Holland (Diabetes UK)
Diabetes UK are sharing information and resources ahead of Ramadan to support people living with diabetes who are planning for and participating in the holy month. As part of this, we have already held a diabetes and Ramadan webinar and we are undertaking communications and press work to help get information and support out to anyone who could benefit from it. We’re hoping to share stories of people’s lived experience of managing diabetes during Ramadan, whether they choose to fast or not and we’re hoping you may be able to support us in finding some of those stories? We’ve also been approached by ITV who we are supporting on a news feature and we’d like to share the story of somebody living with the condition who observes Ramadan about how they prepare and participate in the holy month safely.
If you’re aware of anybody who would like to share their story as part of our press and communications work, please encourage them to get in touch with our Regional Communications Officer, Carmel Ganner via email carmel.ganner@diabetes.org.uk
Poland Syndrome awareness day
Message from Sam Fillingham (PIP-UK)
Save the Date - 30th April 2022
30th April 2022 is Poland Syndrome Awareness Day and thanks to the lovely Natalie at Love Hair we will be hosting a special event for all in Manchester and preparing a pack for everyone to host an event in their home town. More details to follow but please save the date as we would like to make this the biggest and best Poland Syndrome Awareness day we have ever had.
Four services from Starting Point
Message from Clara Jones (Starting Point)
‘Get online at the right time’
Free computer skills sessions for people looking for work. Do you want to know how to be safe online when searching for work? What tools can help you with spelling? What has social media got to do with all this?
Sign up and find out!
We can accept new joiners up to three weeks after the start date.
07537 127095 or 0161 494 9947
Sign up using our secure online referral form: https://forms.gle/ifWykJuKy7eKvDx1A
Free, 1-1 information and signposting for HMRC products
For anyone needing help with signposting to HMRC forms and online information, This includes: child tax credit, working tax credit, child benefit, National Insurance, tax status or self-assessment. (We can’t help with UC claims, PIP or attendance allowance, but may signpost to another service.)
We offer free, impartial, and confidential advice and help people access these services independently and confidently.
Running until the end of March 2022.
Please email Carl : carl@startpoint.org.uk
or call 07938 543 390 to book a 40-minute session. (You may need to leave a message. Carl works part-time, so will reply on his working days.)
You can also use our online referral form - https://forms.gle/ifWykJuKy7eKvDx1A
Digital champions training
Do you help friends and relatives to use computers or the internet? Are you someone's 'phone a friend' for anything digital - but maybe you don't feel very confident about that? or you interested in teaching, training, social care, or volunteering to help others use computers?
Digital champion training is for you.
- Starting point run two sessions which will give you the skills and confidence to help others to get more confident online or using computers.
- Attend both of our online training sessions to learn what a digital champion is, and practice skills you need to support others.
- Full joining instructions and information on how to use Zoom available if you want to attend.
- You can do the sessions in any order, but we recommend you do session 1 and then session 2.
call us on 0161 494 9947 to sign up.
OR use our secure online form to register: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BMDPNVT
Sign up in advance essential - times and dates may vary but this is what we have planned.
Stockport Community Champions
Do you live in Stockport? Do you keep thinking of how things could be improved - but wonder how to make that happen? Have you ever thought that there needs to be someone listening to your experiences, or your friends or relatives experience of healthcare and local services?
Community Champions have a health focus, but the skills from this course could be useful to anyone looking to make a difference in Stockport.
After this course you might:
- Volunteer for a local organisation
- Plan your own project to make a difference
- Feel confident to help friends or neighbours to make their voices heard around health services
- Support other people to access health or wellbeing services
What other community champions have said after this training:
"It widened my understanding of how many people are working on community projects and organisations. I really liked the framework, it made me think about ways to develop change. I enjoyed the discussions about power, they gave me a better understanding about society and empowering people."
" I loved the training. I learned alot and cannot wait to put it into practice. The listening exercise made me reflect on how I have been listening to others and sometimes not hearing them. Also, I found the power session very interesting as I can see how this translates into my community."
Training is all virtual, via zoom. Training is spread across two sessions, each two and a half hours. Advice on using Zoom is available if you contact us to book - please use our online form. Sign up in advance is essential.
Please fill in the Digital Champions booking form using this link:
OR call or email Starting Point to book on to your preferred course -
0161 494 9947 or
Stockport’s long COVID Peer Support Group
Message from Alison Whitelegg (Stockport Council)
Living with long COVID can be frightening, frustrating and isolating for both the person struggling with long COVID symptoms, and their family and friends. This friendly group is not run by medics but offers a place where people struggling with long COVID can come together to chat, listen and share experiences, knowing they’ll be understood. Guest speakers also offer advice and information.
The group is there to help whether you’ve been struggling on your own, have been diagnosed with long COVID, have only just developed symptoms or are caring for somebody with long COVID.
Please help spread the word about the group which meets:
- every Wednesday on Zoom, 11.30am to 12.30 – it’s a drop in so you can just join in when you feel like it
- for a drop in coffee morning on the third Monday of every month (excluding bank Holidays), 10.30 to 11.30am at Vernon park café (inside the park) Turncroft Lane, SK1 4AR. Just come along and say Hi to the group.
- members can also join the group’s Whatsapp
Members of the group say;
‘Sometimes it’s just good to hear others sharing their long COVID stories, we laugh at our brain fog tales or share our frustrations, we share our experiences and we get advice. But most of all, we have long Covid in common and not everyone understands what it’s like living with long COVID’
‘If you have long COVID come and join us. The group really is very supportive. There is absolutely no pressure and we are all made to feel very welcome.’
Read Easy
Message from Barbara Myers (Stockport Read Easy)
Read Easy Stockport offers free one-to-one reading coaching for adults who struggle with their reading. New Readers meet with their volunteer Reading Coaches for half an hour, twice a week, at approved local venues such as libraries. Together they work at their own pace through a phonics-based reading programme. It gives people the opportunity to work in private and at their own pace and builds reading skills, confidence and self-esteem.
On completion of the reading scheme, Read Easy offers a second stage of literacy support to help new readers to consolidate their skills further and to give them the confidence to move on to other opportunities.
Anyone can refer. Agencies or self- referral.
For more information see the attached pamphlet and/or contact Marie Joyce (team leader) on
07957 516443
Diabetes UK update: February 2022
Message from Lisa Holland (Diabetes UK)
Please find our latest update from the Diabetes UK North of England team below. As always please do pass on and circulate to anyone you think may benefit from this information.
Diabetes and Ramadan webinar
Diabetes UK, with support from Act as One, are hosting a FREE webinar for people with diabetes who wish to prepare for Ramadan.
At the event, we’ll hear from Moulana Azizur Rahman (graduate of Traditional Islamic Studies, Theology, Jurisprudence & Classical Arabic from Imam Zakariya Academy, Forest Gate, and teacher and course co-ordinator at Al Misbaah Academy, Seven Kings, Redbridge) and health expert Dr Waqas Tahir (GP Partner Affinity Care- Cowgill Surgery, Clayton, GPwER Diabetes and Diabetes Lead, Act as One Programme Bradford and West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership). We’ll also hear from people with lived experience of diabetes and Ramadan, with an opportunity to ask your own questions too. A poster and social media tile are attached to help share information about the event. The webinar will take place on Thursday, February 17, from 5 -6.30pm and will take place on Zoom.
Please book your place in advance here
Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022
Join our exciting hybrid conference - which will be taking place from 28 March to 1 April 2022 - featuring face-to-face masterclasses, live and online sessions, and a range of networking opportunities. Our conference will bring you the very latest knowledge and insight in the field of diabetes care and research from leading healthcare speakers from around the world. We'll have something for everyone - from disciplines in primary and specialist care to podiatry, paediatrics and much more. Registration for our 2022 Diabetes UK Professional Conference is now open. Find out more:
Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022 | Diabetes UK
Tackling Inequality in Diabetes - Our Commitments
Diabetes UK is committed to being an anti-racist organisation, tackling inequality in all its forms. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. And to get there, it is essential we address the harm inequality does to people with diabetes. Find out how we are committing to tackling inequality in our organisation and in diabetes care as a whole:
Microsoft Word - Tackling Inequality Commitments With Edits.docx (amazonaws.com)
Our response to the UK Government’s Levelling Up White Paper
The UK Government has published the Levelling Up White Paper; a document setting out their plans to tackle the country's health and economic disparities. We welcome some of the plans in the White Paper, but think the government must go further to address the stark inequalities in the prevalence of diabetes and in the treatment of people living with diabetes. Read our response to the white paper here:
Diabetes UK: Our response to government's Levelling Up White Paper
Standguide March Course Update
Message from Will Sutherland (Standguide)
Courses
Understanding Autism Level 3 with Cath - a 12-week course to help learners understand the meaning behind the different facets of the umbrella term ‘autism’. Initial Assessments (IAs) Monday 21st and Friday 25th February. Course starts Tuesday 1st March.
Creating a Business Start Up Level 2 with Rob U – back by popular demand, another cohort for Rob helping learners over the 8-week course to work on creating a business plan with a focus on key areas such as finance & marketing. IA’s Monday 7th and Monday 14th March. Course starts Tuesday 21st March
Basic Skills IT Entry Level (for beginners) with Georgina – new by popular demand! Georgina will be taking learners through basic IT skills to help prepare them for future learning and working. Held at our centre in Clarence Arcade, Stamford Street Central, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7PT. IA’s Thursday 10th March 09.30 – 12.30 and 13.00 – 15.30. Course starts Friday 11th March – Friday 25th March 09.30 – 15.30
Find attachments for courses below
Rescare Events
Message from Nicola Zielinski (Rescare)
16th March – Transition into the world of work for the learning disabled hosted with Guest Speaker from Pure Innovations (Online Event)
Stockport Borough Council commission Pure Innovations to help people with Learning Disability, Autism and/or Mental Health issues to get into employment.
In this forum Julie Abbott will talk about what Pure do, and the challenges and joys of helping people with learning disabilities and autism find and sustain work.
Email us to book your place and we will send you the zoom link prior to the session
Facebook Link: Transition into Work for LD - Zoom Forum
Website: https://www.rescare.org.uk/rescare-zoom-forums/
17th March – Caring for Carers | Relaxation & Posture with Suzzane McCollum (In person event)
As part of our FREE caring for carers programme in Stockport we are working in collaboration with Signpost for Carers to bring you this wonderful session on relaxation and posture facilitated by Suzanne McCollum, a highly experienced and respected physiotherapist and Pilates teacher.
The sessions will take place at:
The Heatons Centre, Thornfield Rd, Heaton Moor, Stockport SK4 3LD
Lunch is provided and funding for respite to free you up from caring duties can be requested subject to availability.
Book your place via:
call us on 07529247792
Facebook Link: Caring for Carers - Relaxation & Posture Workshop
TOMORROW - Community Champions Invite - Living with COVID Information Session - Tuesday 1 March, 1pm
We would like to invite you to an information session about the government’s Living with COVID announcement.
This session will take place on Tuesday 1 March 2022 at 1pm via Teams.
Ben Fryer, Public Health Consultant, will be providing an update on this and Stockport’s plans moving forward.
Please see attached an advert with more information.
To join the meeting please use this link:
Updates from Stockport Council
Message from Sarah Burke (Stockport Council)
Prime Minister sets out plan for living with COVID
On Monday in the House of the Commons, the Prime Minister outlined the content of the Government's publication 'Living with COVID'.
The key messages include:
- Ending legal requirements for twice a week testing in schools from Monday.
- Ending of legal requirement to self isolate following a positive test result from 24 February.
- Ending of legal requirement to test for 7 days after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive from 24 February.
- End of routine contact tracing on 24 February.
- Ending of free testing for the general public from 1 April.
- Ending of guidance for voluntary COVID-status certification for certain venues from 1 April.
The Press Notice on the Prime Minster's announcement can be read here.
The publication 'Living with COVID' can be read in full here.
Your Neighbourhood; Your Police; Your Say.
GMP want to hear your views on neighbourhood policing. The Chief Constable has committed to drive forward improvements to the service that GMP provide. Neighbourhood policing is a crucial part of the future of policing in Greater Manchester, and the results of this survey will influence how we police and work together in our community for years to come.
Could you be a Community Champion?
Join the growing number of Stockport Community Champions. One Stockport is recruiting people to become Champions. Champions are people who want to improve health and wellbeing in Stockport. It can be simply getting the right information to the people who would benefit most from it. Maybe you have strong links to a particular community, or you just want to help people stay safe and well as we move out of the pandemic? You can focus on any aspect you feel most important, such as mental wellbeing; helping people get more active; or reducing social isolation. It's really flexible and you’ll get any support you need.
If you are interested in signing up to become a One Stockport Community Champion, book a place on our free welcome sessions, or email
communitychampions@stockport.gov.uk
Cervical screening saves lives
A new ‘Help Us Help You’ campaign’ is highlighting the benefits of cervical screening and reminding people that it can help stop cancer before it starts. The campaign encourages those eligible for screening - women and people with a cervix aged 25-64 - to respond to their cervical screening invitation letters and to book an appointment at their GP practice if they missed their last one. For more information visit www.nhs.uk/cervicalscreening. If you can help to promote the campaign and would like further resources please email
info.wellbeing@stockport.gov.uk
Operation Black Vote Civic Leadership Programme
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is working in partnership with Operation Black Vote to deliver a leadership and development programme aimed at addressing the underrepresentation of people experiencing racial inequalities within civic and public life. The Civic Leadership Programme 2021 is looking for people over the age of 18 (with an emphasis on 18 – 30-year-olds), who live or work in Greater Manchester, and want to gain experience in civic and public life and make a positive contribution to their areas and communities. Visit the Operation Black Vote website for more information and to apply. The deadline has been extended to 27th February. For further information, please contact OBV at
0208 983 5430.
Diabetes and Ramadan
Get ready for Ramadan by taking part in an online eLearning course 'Managing Diabetes During Ramadan'. This course is suitable for anyone living with diabetes, carers and HCPs. Register FREE for the massive open online course. Download the poster.
Time To Talk Event - The Space Stockport
Message from Lizzie Austin (Pure Innovations)
Everyone is welcome to come for an opportunity to see what is on offer in our community.
The Time To Talk Event on Thursday 10th March 11am till 2.30pm at The Space, 26 St Petersgate Stockport SK1 1HD.
Pathway To Apprenticeship
Message from Nick Hill (Stockport Council)
Please see for information and sharing regarding the Pathway to Apprenticeship programmes in the Logistics and Automotive sectors.
International Women's Day 2022
Message from Polly Riggs (Stockport Council)
It’s International Women’s Day (8th March) which is a time to celebrate women, to connect on the issues that are important to them, and for their allies to listen and partake too. The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is #BreakTheBias. This year in Stockport, we are marking IWD by:
- Asking female leaders in Stockport to contribute to a short video for our IWD celebrations. The purpose of these videos is to celebrate women leaders within Stockport, recognising that leadership comes in many forms, to reflect on how we got to where we are, and to inspire young people in Stockport on how they too can #BreakTheBias. The video will be produced in collaboration with One Stockport and will be shared on social media pages during on International Women’s Day.
- Share details of any events you are holding for IWD
- Asking contributors to tweet on the day using #BreaktheBias and #OneStockport
- Setting up a women and girls network to celebrate and support women and girls across the borough. The first meeting of this group will be on 26th April 2022 from 2-4pm if you would like to attend please go to sign up:
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Stockport Women and Girls Network - inception meeting Tickets, Tue 26 Apr 2022 at 14:00 | Eventbrite
Please see attached the video brief which includes more detail on how to record your video. It would be great if you could share this across your networks to have videos from as many women across Stockport as possible. You can use WeTransfer video files over to polly.riggs@stockport.gov.uk. For any issues with this process, please give Polly a call on
07855175491.
Videos will be shared via the One Stockport website and on social media. The deadline for submission of videos is 5pm on Wednesday 2nd March.
Free activities from BOOST
BOOST Boxing for Women Brinnington Feb 2022 eflyer
BOOST Activities Feb 2022
FREE 12 WEEK FITNESS AND NUTRITION PROGRAMMES - A BETTER LIFE & STOCKPORT HOMES
Message from Kate McLoughlin (Stockport Homes)
All the serviceS provided are free of charge and participants will receive expert advice regarding nutrition and appropriate physical activity to help improve their fitness, confidence and ultimately their quality of independent living.
AGEWELL is for any person who is 65 and over and has a BMI 25-35, it is a free 12-week weight management program that supports senior citizens to lose weight in a healthy manner and increase social inclusion. The nutritional aspect is tailored to support the changes in metabolism as people get older and the Physical activity is focused on low impact, strength and balance to improve the quality of life.
TDSU is a free 12 week weight management program for men of any age who have a BMI of 25-35. The need for a men’s only group was identified due to their lower levels of engagement with weight management services, this program also provides nutritional lessons and physical activity (Gym based, Racket sport, circuit training etc.).
If you can help in spreading the word to any contacts in your wider networks or if you have any clients in mind that you could send this info onto or could possibly share on your social media platforms so we can reach more people that might benefit from this free offer we would be so grateful!
Let me know if you have any questions or you can get in touch for further information on the programs by emailing wellness.ablstockport@nhs.net Call 0161 870 6492 or Text STOCKPORT to 62277 – just QUOTE STOCKPORT HOMES
National Careers Week
Message from Chris Hughes (Stockport Council)
It’s National Careers Week very soon, so here are some resources to make the most of it – see email thread below and attached flyers for details.
Have your say about local health services
East Cheshire NHS Trust and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are working alongside the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups in Cheshire and Stockport to understand how some health and care services could be improved and sustained in the future.
A six-week listening exercise has been launched Monday, 21st February 2022, to gather opinions from health and care staff, patients, carers, and local people on what currently works well, what could be improved, and whether there are any barriers that stop people from accessing health services.
It includes a survey which covers a wide range of services including: Cardiology, Critical care and Anaesthetics, Diabetes and endocrinology, Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, General surgery, Imaging (X-ray and radiology). Trauma and orthopaedics, Urgent and emergency care (A&E) and Women’s and children’s services. It also seeks views on experiences of Planned Care and Community Services. The survey closes on Saturday, 2nd April 2022.
Ged Murphy, Acting Chief Executive Officer at East Cheshire NHS Trust said,
“This is the start of a conversation with the people who use and experience our services and those dedicated staff who deliver them We are listening to our staff, patients, public and other stakeholders, seeking feedback about some of the key services both trusts provide to inform us on how we may be able to improve services for the future. "Your views are vital to this work so please take time to get involved. "
Karen James, Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust said,
"Our two trusts have a long and successful track record of working together in collaboration to deliver services to our population. We look forward to hearing what local people think about our current services as well as their ideas on how we can improve in the future.”
Dr John Hunter, Medical Director at East Cheshire NHS Trust said,
"Many patients move between services at East Cheshire and Stockport to receive their treatment and ongoing care and support. Patients come from across Stockport and Cheshire and the Manchester area and from some parts of Derbyshire and Staffordshire to use our services. We welcome feedback from you wherever you live.”
Dr Andrew Loughney, Medical Director at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust added,
"During the COVID-19 pandemic we have worked even more closely together to East Cheshire NHS Trust Stockport NHS Foundation Trust NHS Cheshire Clinical Commissioning Group NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group prioritise the care of those patients in most need, maximise use of our resources and skills, share equipment, and make best use of our estates. Looking at opportunities to improve our services further will give even greater benefits to our patients in the future.”
Further information can be found at www.localvoices.uk
Get Involved - There are several ways for people to give their views:
• Complete an online survey online survey (click to access).
• Request a paper or translated copy of the survey 01625 663918
• Send an email to ecn-tr.localvoices@nhs.net
• Write to Patient Experience Department, 2nd Floor New Alderley House, East Cheshire NHS Trust, Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BL
Healthwatch England
Many NHS Trusts not supporting equal access to care for deaf and blind people
Signpost for Carers
Working & Caring: Your February update
Home Instead Stockport
Sector3
Your fortnightly VCFSE news bulletin - 23rd February 2022
Care Quality Commission
News from the Care Quality Commission: February 2022
Ambition for Ageing
Tomorrow - 1st March 2022 - Next week: End of programme event - celebration and key learning
New guide to help community organisations produce research that gets taken seriously
Prince's Trust
The latest courses in Greater Manchester
Stockport Council
Stockport Review EXTRA - 25 February 2022
Stockport Review EXTRA - 18 February 2022
Department of Health and Social Care
Adult Social Care Update 25.02.22
Adult Social Care Update: a message from Sajid Javid to our Ukrainian friends
Adult Social Care Update 18.02.22
Manchester Evening News
MyStockport - Thursday 17th February 2022
MyStockport - Thursday 24th February 2022
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - Thursday 17th February 2022
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - Thursday 24th February 2022
Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire Strategic Clinical Networks
Media Trust
Media Trust CONNECT: Introducing Inclusive Reporting
GMCVO
Research ebulletin - February 2022
GM BAME Network eBulletin, February 2022
Social Enterprise eBulletin, February 2022
WHO
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 28th February 2022
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 18th February 2022
Information and Signposting
For up to date health and social care information, signposting and guidance call Healthwatch Stockport on
0161 974 0753 10am - 2pm or email info@healthwatchstockport.co.uk.
Or do you have a health or social care experience you want to share – how did your last appointment with your GP or dentist go? Are you happy or frustrated with the service you received – let us know so we can work with local services to influence better commissioners and better outcomes for you and your family. Contact the Healthwatch Stockport office above or submit feedback here at www.healthwatchstockport.co.uk/share-your-views
If you have any information you would like to share on the Stockport Information Round up please send any details to comms@healthwatchstockport.co.uk
