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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Organisation Feature: Stockport Advocacy

    Advice and Information -

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

  5. Maternity support during COVID-19

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    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  6. Annual Report 2019/2020

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Annual Report from 2019/20. Inform. Involve. Influence.

  7. Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 2020 - Public Opinion Report

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    The purpose of the JSNA is to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community and reduce inequalities for all communities. The core aim of the JSNA is to develop local evidence based priorities for commissioning.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. IRU - Friday 9th 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.

  11. 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.

  12. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  13. October 2021 Campaigns & Awareness Days

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    The latest events and campaigns for October 2021.

  14. IRU - Monday 28th February 2022

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  18. 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.

  19. I'm pregnant. What happens next?

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    Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS.

  20. CQC's State of Care report - our response

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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.

  21. 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.

  22. Lived Experience Panel – Opportunity.

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    Do you have experience of living with or caring for someone with a health or social care condition or other related issue?

  23. Enter & View Report - Safely Home after Discharge

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    Healthwatch Stockport report on safely home from discharge after Healthwatch Englands national enquiry.

  24. Healthwatch Stockport Patient & Public Experience Report

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    Healthwatch Stockport report their findings on patient and public experience over 6 months from July to December 2014

  25. Organisation Feature: Stockport Car Scheme

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    Healthwatch take a look at Stockport Car Scheme..

  26. Organisation Feature: Stroke Information

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

  27. Paediatric (Children’s) Medicine Review – Talking about A&E

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    The Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership’s (GMHSC) Improving Specialist Care Programme are reviewing Paediatric (Children's) Medicine Services. So, we want your help!

  28. Stockport Volunteer HUB

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    The coronavirus is affecting work and lives everywhere. Find out how you can volunteer.

  29. What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

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    The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

  30. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  31. Don't Forget About Me Report

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    A feedback report from people with Learning Disabilities, and/or a Sensory Loss and requires additional communication needs.

  32. NHS 111: How do I book a timeslot at A&E?

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    The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

  33. 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.

  34. [CLOSED] NHS 111 Survey now open

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    Survey now open around NHS 111, a joint piece of work with other local Healthwatch's in Greater Manchester.

  35. Meet your Lived Experience Panel Members in Stockport

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    Meet the Lived Experience Panel Members for Stockport.

  36. Taking Care of Winter Chills and Snuffles

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    As the winter months approach and the likelihood of catching all sorts of common ailments increases, NHS Stockport CCG has launched a seven-month campaign called ‘Taking Care of…’,

  37. People living in the poorest areas waiting longer for hospital treatment

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    The King’s Fund and Healthwatch England jointly call for urgent action to address hospital waiting lists and improve patients’ experience of delays to treatment

  38. 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.

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

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    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.

  40. 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.

  41. [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.

  42. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  43. 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.