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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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The latest Emergency Department performance figures show the number of people waiting over 12 hours to be seen have gone down. Yet, still many people are waiting too long for vital NHS care. Read our response. -
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With the continuous strain on hospital services, the answers lie in permitting people to stay at home to receive their care. -
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NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you. -
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Read the latest newsletter from Healthwatch Stockport. Available online or for you to order a copy. -
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This World Mental Health Day, we're looking at people's recent experiences of mental health services. With GPs often acting as the front door for mental health support, we've analysed our evidence about GP referrals for mental health -
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With the NHS under immense pressure, we look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help. -
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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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Our response to NHS England's announcement on travel options for people facing long waits for care. -
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We share the key trends in what people from different ethnic minority groups are telling us, and propose steps the NHS can take towards equity in care. -
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Care Quality Commission has today published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’ for many people. Read our response. -
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Four areas where you can improve support for people diagnosed with diabetes -
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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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NHS Industrial action in December 2023 and January 2024