Female receptionist talking on the phone while patient waits
Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
Advice and Information
Annual report 16-17
Annual Report 2017/18
Annual Report from 2017/18
1 July 2018
Report
What matters to you when using Health and Social Care Services
What matters to you when using health and social care services?
The first survey is now LIVE and we have started off with a real simple one. "What matters to you when using Health and Social Care Services?"
25 June 2018
News
Elderly woman smiling face on to the camera
What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
Advice and Information
Woman helping an elderly man use a IPad
The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017
Advice and Information
Enter and View Report
Enter & View Report - Cherry Tree House
Healthwatch Stockport report on their findings at Cherry Tree House.
1 July 2017
Report
Annual Report 16-17
Annual Report 2016/17
Healthwatch Stockport report on their year commencing from 2016 till 2017.
1 July 2017
Report
man reading newspaper
Four ways GP practices can become dementia friendly
Find out how one local Healthwatch has been showing GP practices how small changes can make a big difference to patients’ experiences of visiting the doctor.
17 April 2017
Advice and Information
Dentist looking at a dental x-ray
10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment
Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
29 November 2016
Advice and Information
Enter and View Report
Enter & View Report - Safely Home after Discharge
Healthwatch Stockport report on safely home from discharge after Healthwatch Englands national enquiry.
21 November 2016
Report
GP sitting opposite a patient about to take their tempreature
10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
25 November 2015
Advice and Information
JSNA report 15
What would a good experience of a health and social care service look like to you? Report
Healthwatch Stockport joined up with the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) to run a consultation on what really matters yto you when using health and social care services.
15 May 2015
Report