IRU - Monday 14th March 2022
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Latest Statement from Director of Public Health
Message from Alison North (Stockport Council)
There has been a rise in rates this week in Stockport and cases are currently at 388.2* per 100,000 population: around 162.7 people per day. See the latest published data online.
With Easter school holidays less than a month, we have focused on the travel arrangements you need to comply with if you are going abroad and how to reduce the risk of catching and passing on covid. Here is the latest Statement from the Director of Public Health
This week we have been focusing on booster and vaccine clinics along with the usual covid safety messaging. We are also drafting up some comms for the 23 March which is the national day of reflection and I will share this once approved. It would be good for us all to share and join in with this national day.
Travelling to Healthcare Sites Engagement Opportunity
Message from Jade Gregory-Haselden (Transport for Greater Manchester)
To help reduce carbon emissions, supporting NHS and wider government goals, TfGM’s Customer Experience team are exploring how we may be able to increase the number of trips to healthcare sites via sustainable transport modes; and what provision is needed to help facilitate this change.
At the end of March, TfGM’s Customer Experience Team will deliver two virtual engagement workshops to learn more about the travel experiences of patients, visitors and staff. The sessions will gather feedback about the practical issues encountered when travelling to healthcare sites and views on sustainable transport modes.
The virtual engagement workshops will take place on Tuesday 29th and Wednesday 30th March via Teams. The same workshop will be delivered twice, with one daytime slot and one evening slot. All workshop tickets are FREE and can be booked via the following Eventbrite links:
We encourage people to sign up for the workshops before midday on Tuesday 22 March.
For anyone who has any accessibility needs, which they would like to make us aware of, please email engagement@tfgm.com before midday on Tuesday 22 March.
This toolkit provides resources to help you promote this engagement opportunity across your channels. We’d be grateful of any amplification you can provide across your networks.
Beechwood Cancer Care Counselling skills
Message from Amy Geldard (Beechwood Cancer Care)
Beechwood is delivering a Level 3 Course in Counselling Skills that intends to give learners the opportunity to develop a range of counselling skills, plus skills in self-awareness and self-assessment.
This course is ideal for those who wish to acquire a repertoire of counselling skills for use in their professional roles e.g. Nurses, social workers and teachers.
- Develop a range of counselling skills at a consistent level
- Underpin these skills with an understanding of one major therapeutic model
- Increase the self-awareness and the impact that you have on people
Starting Tuesday 26 April 2022 for 36 weeks, 5pm to 9pm.
If you are interested in joining or would like more information, please contact: counselling@beechwoodcancercare.co.uk
The Sharon Fallows Corner
Message from Sharon Fallows
Physical Activity Clinical Champion Workshops
Message from Jane Gardiner (Keep Moving)
We do have a Physical Activity Clinical Champions workshop, which is aimed at frontline healthcare workers.
As part of our work supporting GM Moving, colleagues across health and physical activity are working with the Office of Improvement and Disparities (OHID), and their Clinical Champions to host some free online Physical Activity Clinical Champion Workshops.
This training is aimed at healthcare professionals, to highlight the benefits that Physical Activity can have on both physical and mental health. Such as; Depression, Type 2 Diabetes, CVD and some cancers.
I have attached a flyer with more information, and the tutor, Jan Sinclair, Senior Public Health Nurse in Stockport, has also written a blog about the course, which can be found here.
Please find the details of the next online course, with booking link below.
GMP Public Consultation Event - 24th March in Stockport
Message from Rachel Smith (Stockport Council)
Please see information attached and below from GMP regarding a Public Consultation Event taking place later this month:
Can I bring your attention to a Public Consultation Event we are planning on 24th March in Stockport.
Chief Constable Stephen Watson is very keen to commence a series of Neighbourhood Policing Consultation events across the Greater Manchester Police area. These events will be open to the public (there will be a further opportunity for Officials and Partners). Their purpose will be simple and straight-forward - To ask the communities of GMP what they wish to see from Neighbourhood policing.
The messages that we take from these consultations will be front and centre in designing a Neighbourhood Policing model that the public wish to see.
The Stockport event will take place on 24th March at 19.00, in the Conference Room at Edgeley Park, Stockport County Football Club.
Pathway to apprenticeship Event
Message from Chris Hughes (Stockport Homes)
Mantra Learning are showcasing their pathway into apprenticeships – see attached flyer for details.
Brand New Standguide AEB Course
Message from Chris Hughes (Stockport Homes)
Standguide are proud to present a brand new AEB course. After speaking to some of your in 2021 about curriculum development, we’ve added this new course to our curriculum…
ESOL Entry levels 1-3 Face-to-Face
Location: Suite 2.01 – 2.02, Clarence Arcade, Stamford Street Central, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 7PT
Initial Assessment: Thursday 31st March 09:30 – 12:30 or 13:00 – 15:30
Course Starts: Monday 4th April for 4-12 weeks depending on individual learning plan
Modules covered: Speaking and Listening, Reading, and Writing
Each module is 4 weeks, and learners will be set an individual learning plan to cover 1 or more modules dependant on tutor advice.
Public transport cost covered.
Eligibility criteria: aged 19+ on or before 31/08/2021, a current GM resident and living in the UK/EU/EEA for 3+ years.
Women into Work Jobs - Fair Stockport Central Library 28 March
Message from Chris Hughes (Stockport Homes)
Smart Works are running a Women into Work Jobs Fair at Stockport Central Library – see attached flyers for details.
Have your say about your local health services – closing date Saturday, 2 April
Message from NHS Stockport CCG
All staff are encouraged to give their views about local services in an online survey, which closes on Saturday, 2 April, 2022.
It’s part of a six-week listening exercise launched to understand how some local health and care services at NHS Stockport Foundation Trust and NHS Cheshire East Trust could be improved and sustained in the future.
The CCG is working alongside Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and East Cheshire NHS Trust and Cheshire CCG to gather opinions from health and care staff, patients, carers, and local people on what currently works well, what could be improved, and whether there are any barriers that stop people from accessing health services. To find out more, read the engagement document or visit the dedicated Local Voices website.
It is open to anyone so please share the survey link with family, friends, and colleagues.
Mental Health Strategy for Stockport
Message from Sam Fielding (Stockport Council)
Could you help? Stockport Council and our community partners are looking for thoughts and ideas on how to improve mental health and wellbeing across all areas of life.
We need as many people as possible to fill out a quick survey, and all feedback will help to shape a joint all-age mental health strategy for our borough.
World Kidney Day Questionnaire
Message from National Kidney Federation
What are you doing to spread the word this World Kidney Day?
As part of the Kidney Charities Together Group, all of our charities have rallied together to continue to spread the vital awareness of kidney disease.
1 in 10 people worldwide have kidney disease. To find out more about the disease everyone seems to be ignoring, please take part in our kidney health questionnaire.
Read real people's stories on the World Kidney Day website such as Simon's, a kidney transplant patient who discusses his experience and the greatest struggles he has faced.
Transport for Greater Manchester
Message from Jody Smith (Transport for Greater Manchester)
TfGM are currently recruiting for an Inclusion and Equalities Manager. This role sits within our wider Partnerships, Engagement and Inclusion Team, more information is available here:
Sector3
Homelessness grant, free essential goods, Twitter masterclass, Our Stockport festival + more
Care Quality Commission
An update on our new regulatory model
Men's Health Forum
Men's Health Champion Training - last chance for March
Men's Health Forum eBulletin: Men's Health Strategy - campaign news update
Ambition for Ageing
EBulletin – New report - March 2022 (Ambition for Ageing)
Prince's Trust
Upcoming Prince's Trust Courses in Greater Manchester
Stockport Council
Stockport Review EXTRA - 11 March 2022
Stockport SEND Newsletter - March 2022
Department of Health and Social Care
Adult Social Care Update 11.03.22
Greater Manchester Moving
GM Moving Newsletter - March 2022
Manchester Evening News
MyStockport - Thursday 10th March 2022
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - Thursday 10th March 2022
GMCVO
GM VCSE Leadership Group eBulletin: March 2022
WHO
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 11th March 2022
Information and Signposting
For up to date health and social care information, signposting and guidance call Healthwatch Stockport on
0161 974 0753 10am - 2pm or email info@healthwatchstockport.co.uk.
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