News and reports

Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment status.

We share the key trends in what people from different ethnic minority groups are telling us, and propose steps the NHS can take towards equity in care.

Care Quality Commission has today published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’ for many people. Read our response.

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

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.

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

Read the latest newsletter from Healthwatch Stockport. Available online or for you to order a copy.

This World Mental Health Day, we're looking at people's recent experiences of mental health services. With GPs often acting as the front door for mental health support, we've analysed our evidence about GP referrals for mental health

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

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

With the NHS under immense pressure, we look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help.

Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.