News and reports

Healthwatch in Stockport and Greater Manchester are standing alongside local Healthwatch across the country in calling for urgent action to protect the statutory powers that give people an independent voice in health and social care.

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!

ADHD and autism are two neurodiversity conditions that present in contrasting ways. In Healthwatch England's recent research they heard from people who were diagnosed with, or suspected they had, both conditions. They talked to Healthwatch about the impact of being diagnosed with both conditions.

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

On 31 July, we published our Continence Care report, which showcases the research and work we have undertaken to improve local care for the Stockport community.

Today we published our Continence Care report, which showcases the research and work we have undertaken.

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

Healthwatch England's self-selecting survey of nearly 1,400 trans and non-binary adults highlights that only 53% rate their GP practice as good for general care.

In previous weeks, we’ve been updating you about the future of Healthwatch, whilst it is concerning and sad news, that the Government may eventually bring Healthwatch to a close, we want to emphasise that we are still here for you.

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

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

NHS England has published the long-awaited update to the Accessible Information Standard (AIS). Read our response.