1. What matters to you when using health and social care services?

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    The first survey is now LIVE and we have started off with a real simple one.
    "What matters to you when using Health and Social Care Services?"

  2. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  3. What would a good experience of a health and social care service look like to you? Report

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    Healthwatch Stockport joined up with the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) to run a consultation on what really matters yto you when using health and social care services.

  4. NHS Long Term Plan

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    Healthwatch Stockport in partneship with Healthwatch Greater Manchester has published reports from the NHS long term plan.

  5. Organisation Feature: Stockport Advocacy

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Stockport Advocacy who assist with complaints to the NHS services.

  6. Organisation Feature: Stroke Information

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Stroke Information, who are our charity of the year.

  7. COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience

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    Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

  8. A New Volunteer Hub Arrives in Stockport to Celebrate Volunteers Week 2021

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    Stockport has much to celebrate as we head into Volunteers Week [1-7th June] with a brand-new website to launch the Stockport Volunteer Hub.

  9. Building an even better Stockport! Borough Plan launches 10 year vision for the area

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    Read all about the Stockport borough plan and the vision leading into 2030.

  10. Annual Report 2020/2021

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    Take a look at our Annual Report 2020 to 2021. Where we look at the Covid-19 Pandemic, developing the Stockport Volunteer HUB and helping people who were self-isolating.

  11. July 2021 e-Bulletin now out!

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    July's e-Bulletin now live. Read about the latest updates and news in Stockport.

  12. IRU - Saturday 17th July 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every Friday. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  13. IRU - Friday 30th July 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every Friday. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  14. IRU - Friday 6th August 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every Friday. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  15. IRU - Friday 3rd September 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every Friday. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  16. IRU - Friday 17th September 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every Friday. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  17. Sector3: Stockport Equality Month

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    Stockport premieres first ever equality month to celebrate diversity and champion community cohesion.

  18. IRU - Tuesday 28th September 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every Friday. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  19. IRU - Monday 4th October 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  20. IRU - Monday 11th October 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  21. IRU - Monday 15th November 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  22. IRU - Monday 29th November 2021

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

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

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    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.

  24. IRU - Monday 4th April 2022

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  25. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  26. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  27. 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.

  28. We are recruiting - Senior Officer

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    We are looking for a senior officer to join the Healthwatch Stockport team, read here how you can apply.

  29. Awareness Days - October 2022

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    Here are the awareness days and campaigns for the month of October.

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

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

  31. Our Charity of the Year: Stockport Women's Centre

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    We are delighted to announce that our Charity of the Year for 2023 will be Stockport Women’s Centre.

  32. Why do we collect demographic data?

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    At Healthwatch Stockport, we are committed to ensuring that we hear from everyone in Stockport.

  33. Annual Report 2022 - 2023

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    Today we published our 2022-23 annual report which showcases some of the work we have undertaken last year.

  34. The challenges ethnic minority groups face, and the changes we must see

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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.

  35. Help Strengthen Our Community Voice in Stockport!

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    Do you or your family use health and care services in Stockport? Do you want to help shape the future of health and care services in Stockport?

  36. Inspire Great Change to Local Services for Those with Learning Disabilities!

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    Do you have a learning disability or care for someone who does? Are you passionate about making Stockport health & care services GREAT?

  37. Help Change the Lives of Those Needing Adult Social Care Support

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    Have you used Adult Social Care services in Stockport or care for someone who has? Are you passionate about making these services better for others?

  38. Make a difference to the lives of children and young people with SEND!

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    Have you used services for young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Are you passionate about making Stockport health & care services better for those who do?

  39. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.