Advice and Information Services
Better Health (NHS)
Kickstart your health
Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, drink less alcohol, get active or quit smoking, you have access to lots of free tools and support through Better Health. You can also find simple ways to lift your mood with Every Mind Matters.
There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Let's do this!
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Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership
We want people across all our boroughs to stay well, whatever their age, and whatever issues or conditions they might be managing. We’re bringing together all the different organisations that support people’s health and social care, so that services can join up and act faster when people need support.
Integrated care means starting with the person, understanding they’ll have different needs as they move through life, and connecting them with the right care.
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0161 742 6023
Healthy Stockport
Find information, resources and support to help you take care of and protect your health and mental wellbeing now and in the future. Access free and confidential local support services to help you make positive lifestyle changes. Find out more about long term health conditions and what you can do to take care of yourself.
If you live, work or are registered with a GP in Stockport, the Stockport Triage, Assessment & Referral Team (START) can offer you the support you need.
If you’d like to get in touch or know more about the services, complete the form on our website
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0161 474 3141
Chasing The Stigma
Chasing the Stigma is a national mental health charity on a mission to normalise and humanise conversations about mental health, while ensuring that everyone in the UK can access clear pathways to support, whenever and wherever they need it.
We want to create a society where there is no longer a stigma associated with mental health, where people are as comfortable talking about their mental health as their physical health, and where everyone is able to find appropriate support before they reach a point of crisis, leading to a significant long-term reduction in self-harm and suicide.
We aim to achieve this through:
- Our pioneering Ambassador of Hope mental health training services
- Awareness-raising campaigns and lobbying activities
- The provision of the UK’s largest and most comprehensive directory of community mental health services, the Hub of Hope.
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Talking Therapies
NHS Stockport Talking Therapies is for people over the age of 16 years, who are registered with a GP in Stockport. We were previously called Stockport Healthy Minds.
They offer support and treatment if you're experiencing problems such as low mood, stress, anxiety, panic attacks or difficulty sleeping.
They can work with you if you have post-natal depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobias, or eating difficulties. They can also help you to manage the emotional impact of a long-term physical health problem, or chronic pain.
With the help and support from their team of therapists and counsellors, these feelings and symptoms can be managed, guiding you to a successful recovery.
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0161 716 5640
Safeguarding Children in Stockport
Following changes created by the Children and Social Work Act (2017), new safeguarding arrangements were needed to oversee the effectiveness of multi-agency safeguarding activity. Within Stockport the Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) was launched in June 2019.
This website shares the latest news and information around safeguarding Stockport and young adults and plans to support the people of Stockport to enable them to live safe, healthy and, where possible, independent lives. Additionally the site includes signposting to support services for children and parents alike should you need someone to talk to and find help and advice.
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Twitter:@StockportSCP
Spend well and live well in Stockport
Spend Well and Live Well in Stockport is a Facebook group for Stockport services and residents to post tips and advice about maximising your own money and improving your wellbeing. This can cover anything from:
- free advice sessions
- money saving tips
- affordable activities
- school uniform exchanges
- local groups
- training available
- Events and more.
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Stockport Progress Recovery Centre (SPARC)
Stockport Progress and Recovery Centre is a local voluntary organisation providing support to adults in the Stockport area who experience mental health problems.
We offer a range of leisure, therapeutic, educational and social activities and facilities, developed in consultation with our members, in order to promote integration and mental and social well being.
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0161 429 9744
Progress House, 35A Adswood Lane East, STOCKPORT, SK2 6RE
Stockport Triage Assessment Referral Team (START)
START offer adults aged 26 and over a free confidential service to access alcohol and/or drug support.
The team will talk to you on a one-to-one basis. They'll make sure they understand your needs so they can guide you towards the support or treatment that's best for you. You can also call them if you'd like more information or advice.
START operates from several locations in Stockport:
Monday to Wednesday from 8:30am to 5:30pm
Thursday from 8:30am to 6pm
Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm
Evening appointments are also available
Contact Details
0161 474 3141
Fred Perry House, Edward Street, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 3UR
Stockport Advocacy
Stockport Advocacy provides information and advocacy services across Stockport Metropolitan Borough. They offer direct and local support via professionals and volunteers.
Within the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council area we provide:
- Care Act Advocacy
- Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA)
- Independent Mental Capacity Advocate (IMCA)
- NHS Complaints Advocacy
Referrals are either made via a Social Worker or via our forms on the "Contact us" Tab on our website
Advocacy means enabling your voice to be heard, speaking for you when you can’t and supporting you when you can. Advocacy is about supporting, enabling, empowering you to express your views and concerns, and access information and services where needed.
Contact Details
0161 480 8979
48 Middle Hillgate, Stockport, SK1 3DL
Twitter: @stockadvocacy Facebook: @StcokportAdvocacy
Stockport Information and Childcare Directory
The Stockport Information and Childcare Directory offers information regarding services available for children, young people and adults in Stockport. You will find advice around child and adult services, as well as signposts to health services including mental health, disability support and dementia.
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Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE
The Prevention Alliance
The Prevention Alliance deliver support that enables people in Stockport to improve their confidence, independence, health and wellbeing. We have strong local connections, and work in partnership with local organisations to ensure people can access a diverse range of support options.
By working with people at an early stage, TPA aims to reduce the need for people to access public services; encouraging you to explore interests and connect you with other people or groups with shared interests.
Stockport Support Hub
We are proud to be delivering Stockport Support Hub. The Hub provides a single point of access for adults, families and professionals looking for support services in Stockport.
Our Hub team guide people to find the right support offers for them. The Hub provides information and advice on a range of support options and help to connect people with other organisations and useful resources.
You can find out more about Stockport Support Hub here stockportsupport.com
Contact Details
0161 474 1042
Text (for deaf people) 07539 468560
For correspondence only: The Prevention Alliance, Commonweal, 56 Wellington Street, Stockport SK1 3AQ
Twitter: @StockportTPA Facebook:@stockporttpa
Stockport Council
Stockport Council offer a hub of information for health and social care across Stockport. This includes Coronavirus advice, information for adult social care, safeguarding our children, their responsibilities towards helping your wellbeing, and signposting to health and social care services near you.
Contact Details
Fred Perry House, Edward St, Stockport SK1 3UR
Instagram:@stockportcouncil Twitter: @StockportMBC
Viaduct Care
Practice-based Self Care Coordinators offer one to one and group work support people who have been diagnosed, or at risk of, long-term conditions, who are frequent attenders at their GP Practice, or who are experiencing loneliness and social isolation.
The service can support you with:
- Long Term Conditions e.g. Hypertension, Anxiety, Depression, Asthma, Obesity and Diabetes
- Lifestyle issues e.g. diet, physical activity, weight management
- Money issues, relationships, housing, employment
- Loneliness/social isolation
- Caring issues
To find out if this service is available to you, contact your GP.
Contact Details
0161 429 6699
Merseyway Innovation Centre, 21-23 Merseyway, Stockport, SK1 1PN
Resources
The Health and Care Act: six key questions from The Kings Fund
