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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

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.

Healthwatch Stockport's Annual Report from 2019/20. Inform. Involve. Influence.

Claire is our new Information Support Officer. Claire started just after ‘lock-down’ and has had to learn all about her new role over the phone and through online video meetings!

Welcome to the Team!

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.

Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19.

Healthwatch Stockport along with our partners at Age UK Stockport and Stockport Advocacy are running a penpal scheme. Find out how you can be a part of it.

Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.

Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.