1. What is social prescribing?

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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.

  2. IRU- Friday 3rd November

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

  3. 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.

  4. IRU Thursday 9th November 2023

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

  5. Get ready to join the mental health conversation Stockport!

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    Are you passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing in Stockport? Do you have lived experience of mental health issues? If it’s yes to both, please read on to discover a new and exciting opportunity!

  6. What are the symptoms and treatments for 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.

  7. IRU Thursday 16th November 2023

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

  8. IRU Thursday 23rd November 2023

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

  9. IRU Thursday 30th November 2023

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

  10. IRU Thursday 7th December 2023

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

  11. IRU Thursday 14th December 2023

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

  12. Inform Newsletter - Issue 4

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

  13. Seasons Greetings from Healthwatch Stockport

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Christmas Message and useful contacts for over the festive period.

  14. What to know this Winter

    Advice and Information -

    Practical advice to keep yourself well this Winter and information on how to access health and care services in Stockport.

  15. Information Round Up Thursday 1st February 2024

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

  16. From local to national - Action to tackle teen vaping

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    We look at the action the Government is planning to take on an issue that young people first raised with us in 2022.

  17. Barriers and inequalities in cervical screening

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    This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those.

  18. Local Testing This National HIV Testing Week

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    National HIV Testing Week is a campaign which runs from 5 - 11 February, to promote regular testing amongst the most affected population groups.

  19. Information Round Up Thursday 8th February 2024

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

  20. Information Round Up Thursday 15th February 2024

    News -

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

  21. Share your feedback to improve care in your community

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    ‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England.

  22. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  23. Information Round Up Thursday 22nd February 2024

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

  24. NHS to roll out ‘Martha’s Rule’

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    NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

  25. Information Round Up Thursday 29th February 2024

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

  26. Open letter to Royal Mail about the delivery of NHS letters

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    Healthwatch and national organisations representing patients and NHS leaders express concerns over Royal Mail plans to delay bulk mail of NHS appointment letters.

  27. Information Round Up Thursday 7 March 2024

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

  28. Information Round Up Thursday 14 March 2024

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

  29. Cost of living remains barrier to health for the most vulnerable

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    The cost of living remains a barrier to health, particularly for people on low incomes, and those requiring dental care.

  30. What patients want: a vision for the NHS in 2030

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    Using experiences of care from over 10 million people collected over the past ten years, we have a bold vision for the NHS in 2030. Find out where we think the NHS should be in six years and how it can get there.

  31. Information Round Up Thursday 21 March 2024

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

  32. Information Round Up Wednesday 27th March 2024

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

  33. 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?

  34. Information Round Up Thursday 4th April 2024

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

  35. Industrial action: senior NHS doctors and government reach agreement

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    Senior NHS doctors in England have voted to accept an offer from the government on pay and conditions, following months of strike action. Read our response.

  36. Book a place at one of our Afternoon Tea Feedback events!

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    Have you or a loved one been recently discharged from hospital? If so, did you receive a package of care? We’d like to hear your experiences; positive or negative at one of our afternoon teas later this month.

  37. Information Round Up Thursday 11th April 2024

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

  38. 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?

  39. 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?

  40. 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?

  41. Information Round Up Thursday 18th April 2024

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

  42. Information Round Up Thursday 25th April 2024

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

  43. Information Round Up Thursday 2 May 2024

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

  44. Responding to the NHS Constitution Consultation

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    The Government has launched a consultation on the NHS Constitution, which sets out your rights as an NHS patient. Read why it's important to have your say.

  45. Healthwatch Round Up Thursday 9 May 2024

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

  46. Healthwatch Round Up Thursday 16 May 2024

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

  47. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?