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People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Care Opinion a non-profit organisation that offers patients the chance to give feedback to give their experience on health and social care. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Carecall, who provide a 24 hour telemonitoring and response service for older and vulnerable people. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look at The Royal Osteoporosis Society volunteer team in Stockport and the good work they are doing around osteoporosis. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Mellor Country House a charity that helps families and carers that wouldn't afford to take a holiday take a break. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Viaduct Care who run a social prescribing service and out of hours GP practise service. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look into the Motor Neurone Disease Association - Manchester and District Branch. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Parkinsons UK and the groups they have running in Stockport. -
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Healthwatch take a look at Stockport Car Scheme.. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Stockport Mental Health Prevention and Personalisation Service.. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Stockport Advocacy who assist with complaints to the NHS services. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Stroke Information, who are our charity of the year. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Parents in Partnership (PIPs).. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future. -
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women. -
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Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.
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Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need. -
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The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
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Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to go about getting one. -
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The cost-of-living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication. -
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With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available. -
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A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment status. -
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Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed. -
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Practical advice to keep yourself well this Winter and information on how to access health and care services in Stockport.