October's Hero of the Month
Octobers Hero of the Month: Debbie Gale
Each month we will be showcasing a local community hero that has gone above and beyond! This month we take a look at Debbie Gale.
9 October 2020
Blog
#ARCHIVEFRIDAY
#ArchiveFriday - Healthwatch Stockport AGM 2013
Today we take a look back in the archive files and go back to the AGM on the 6th March 2013. Which faces do you know?
2 October 2020
Blog
Maria standing in door
Your Story during 'Lock-down' - Hear Maria's story
Meet Maria, one of our latest Healthwatch Stockport members and listen to her story during lock-down - proving that it has not all been bad.
2 October 2020
Blog
woman at hospital
How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
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.
11 September 2020
Advice and Information
JSNA Report 2020
Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 2020 - Public Opinion Report
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.
3 August 2020
Report
Survey round up
Survey round up - August 2020
As we have closed our survey 'Your Story during lock-down' a number of surveys are still running. We would really appreciate it if you had the time to fill out the surveys - thank you for you time.
1 August 2020
Blog
man standing outside steps
Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience
Working with National Voices and Traverse we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.
28 July 2020
Advice and Information
man with face mask on
What you need to know when visiting a care home (new guidance for COVID-19)
Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.
24 July 2020
Advice and Information
woman standing outside hospital
What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
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.
20 July 2020
Advice and Information
ANNUAL REPORT 2019/20
Annual Report 2019/2020
Healthwatch Stockport's Annual Report from 2019/20. Inform. Involve. Influence.
10 July 2020
Report
woman with face mask
How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
16 June 2020
Advice and Information
BAME
COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black and Asian people according to latest PHE report. Tell us your experience
Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.
11 June 2020
Blog