Mary from Stockport Advocacy
Organisation Feature: Stockport Advocacy
Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Stockport Advocacy who assist with complaints to the NHS services.
1 May 2019
pips
Organisation Feature: Parents in Partnership
Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Parents in Partnership (PIPs)..
1 May 2019
parkinsons uk
Organisation Feature: Parkinson's UK - Stockport
Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Parkinsons UK and the groups they have running in Stockport.
1 May 2019
Motor Neurone Disease Association
Organisation Feature: Motor Neurone Disease Association - Manchester & District Branch
Healthwatch Stockport take a look into the Motor Neurone Disease Association - Manchester and District Branch.
1 May 2019
viaduct care wellbeing
Organisation Feature: Viaduct Care Wellbeing and Self Care Service
Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Viaduct Care who run a social prescribing service and out of hours GP practise service.
1 May 2019
lady in GP waiting room
Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019
Female receptionist talking on the phone while patient waits
Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
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.
24 December 2018
Elderly woman smiling face on to the camera
What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
Woman helping an elderly man use a IPad
The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
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.
31 July 2017
man reading newspaper
Four ways GP practices can become dementia friendly
Find out how one local Healthwatch has been showing GP practices how small changes can make a big difference to patients’ experiences of visiting the doctor.
17 April 2017
Dentist looking at a dental x-ray
10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment
Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
29 November 2016
GP sitting opposite a patient about to take their tempreature
10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
25 November 2015