Advice and Information

Earlier this year, Healthwatch Stockport developed and published a series of informative screening programme fact sheets. During August, we want to shine an extra spotlight on these handy fact sheets and the importance of screening.
It's our 'hot topic' for this month!

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should you get at your GP practice?

Healthwatch Stockport have been working on a series of screening programme fact sheets and we are excited to share the fourth of six - for Cervical Cancer screening. This follows the launch of our Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Breast Cancer and Bowel Cancer screening fact sheets.

Healthwatch Stockport have been working on a series of screening programme fact sheets and we are excited to share the third of six - for Bowel Cancer screening. This follows the launch of our Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Breast Cancer screening fact sheets.

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?

Deaf Awareness Week highlights the unique challenges that people from the deaf community face daily and explores ways for us to support them day to day.

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.

Healthwatch Stockport have been working on a series of screening programme fact sheets and we are excited to launch the second of six - for Breast Cancer screening. This follows the launch of our Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm fact sheet.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. If you're an unpaid carer, find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.