1. Let’s start a Big Conversation about health and care [OPEN]

    News -

    People from every corner of Greater Manchester are invited start talking honestly about the future of health and care, as part of the Big Conversation.

  2. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

    Advice and Information -

    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  3. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  4. [Survey Closed] New ways of working in Stockport - Your chance to tell us how you would like to be kept informed

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    Local people are being asked by NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) how they would like to be kept informed about new ways of working in health and social care services.

  5. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

    Advice and Information -

    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  6. Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

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    Healthwatch England's new deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.

  7. Are NHS waiting times pushing more people to go private?

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    Record NHS waiting times appear to be increasing the number of people paying for private care, according to a new BBC analysis. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  8. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  9. Long Read: What is it like to go through two knee surgeries?

    Blog -

    Read our latest blog, which explains what it is like to wait for hospital treatment and then go through two different knee surgeries in Stockport.

  10. Milestone in tackling NHS longest waits - our response

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    NHS England has achieved the first milestone in its plan to eliminate backlogs caused by Covid. Read our response.

  11. Get involved in the big conversation [Consultation now closed]

    News -

    Join in the big conversation which is a consultation that is running across Greater Manchester. See how you can get involved.

  12. Inform Newsletter - Autumn 2022

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    Read the latest newsletter from Healthwatch Stockport. Available online or for you to order a copy.

  13. NHS staff industrial action - Healthwatch's response

    Response -

    We’ve called on NHS England to support people during any industrial action by staff.