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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.

Shirley is our new Information Research Officer, she joined the team in June and is well regarded in Stockport having previously worked for Stockport CCG.

Welcome to the team!

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.

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.

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.

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.