IRU - Monday 31st October 2022
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It couldn't be easier!
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- What would make the biggest difference to your life in relation to healthier choices?
- What enables you to make healthier choices?
- What prevents you from making healthier choices?
- What improvement should be prioritised for health and social care services?
Learn more about the Big Conversation
Inclusion Grants to support Deaf and Disabled people - Expressions of Interest Open
GMCVO are seeking expressions of interest from Voluntary, Community or Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations, working in Greater Manchester, for the benefit of Greater Manchester residents, to encourage a change in the narrative around disability by improving accessibility and inclusion for Deaf and disabled people.
This grants programme, funded by GM Integrated Care Partnership, is part of the implementation of the recommendations from The Greater Manchester Mental Wellbeing & Disability Report.
Weighed down with debt?
Working with CAP, an award winning debt charity, All Hallows Church will be offering support and advice to anyone who is struggling with debt. This is a free service and is open to anyone and you do not have to come to church or be a Christian. Don’t struggle on alone with the anxiety and stress that debt brings. Call the helpline today.
This quote from Martin Lewis, Money Savings Expert:
"CAP are unsurpassed when it comes to the debt help they give people across the country."
Stockport Law Clinic provides free legal advice
Message from Peter Cruickshank (Stockport Law Clinic)
Stockport Law Clinic provides free legal advice for the following matters:
- housing
- employment, and
- social security (benefits).
We offer advice on legal options and remedy for the issue that has arisen (including written advice where appropriate), as well as letter writing, form filling, and advice about the legal process and what happens at Court and the Tribunal.
For housing, we are able to advise tenants who have received eviction notices. These can be section 8 eviction notices (alleged breaches of the tenancy agreement) or section 21 eviction notices (so called 'no fault' notices). We can advise clients about the legal process, about defences to claims for possession, and where appropriate, counterclaims against the landlord. We are able to advice on other housing matters including disrepair and fair rent valuations.
For employment, we advise on a range of cases including unfair dismissal and discrimination claims. This includes guidance regarding the ACAS process, limitation, correspondence with the respondent, and in complying with directions made by the Tribunal. We also offer help for clients in completing the ET1 (claim form).
For social security (benefits) cases, we will help clients with guidance in appealing decisions refusing, reducing or removing their entitlement to a benefit, including drafting submissions for the First Tier Tribunal.
The clinic operates as a drop-in service once a week on Monday evenings. The clinic is entirely free, is supervised by a barrister, and is insured through Advice UK. It currently takes place at Stockport Labour Club on the A6 (2 Lloyd Street, Stockport, SK4 1QP).
Debt respite scheme (breathing space): Guidance on mental health crisis breathing space
Guidance for Approved Mental Health Professionals and others about mental health crisis breathing space
Advocacy Awareness Week 2022
Message from Carol Kilmister (Stockport Advocacy)
Join us for a cuppa & a cake in “Advocacy Awareness Week” to celebrate Advocacy within our community.
Wednesday 9th November 2022, 1.30PM-3.30PM
@ Stockport Advocacy, Land O’Cakes, 48 Middle Hillgate, Stockport. SK1 3DL
- Share your story of advocacy
- Get information on our services
- Find out how to become a citizen advocate (volunteer) with us
Making the Most of Your Hearing
message from George Sutton (Walthew House)
Monday 7th November 2022
10.00am – 2.30pm
Making the Most of Your Hearing is a half-day course for:
- People with mild to moderate hearing loss
- People with deteriorating hearing
- Carers and family members of people with hearing loss
- Anyone who works with people with hearing loss
The course will cover:
- Tips for making the most of your residual hearing
- Assistive technology – hearing aids, loop systems, amplified phones, text relay services and other devices to aid communication
- An introduction to lip-reading
- An introduction to sign language
If you or someone you know could benefit from this course please get in touch with Walthew House at 01614802612 or admin@walthewhouse.org.uk
This Friday - The Language of Autism
Message from Nicola Zielinski (Rescare)
Rescare would like to invite you to our next zoom forum on “The Language of Autism - Forum for parents, professionals and people with autism” on Friday 4th November 10am-11:30am.
Book onto the language of Autism
Age Friendly Network Meeting
Message from Age UK Stockport
Please join us for our first face to face Age Friendly Network meeting to be held on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 10am – 12pm at Stockport Homes, Cornerstone, 2 Edwards Street, SK1 3NQ.
Join us for tea/ coffee and pastries to get together to discuss getting the network established and any issues you would want the network to discuss.
Book a place by emailing info@ageukstockport.org.uk or calling 0161 480 1211.
Events in November and December from Age UK Stockport
Digital Drop In - Thursday 10th November 12 - 2pm - At Brinnington Library, First House, SK5 8EN. No need to book, just drop in!
Welcome Wednesday - 16th November 1-3pm - At Cheadle College, Cheadle Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 5HA. See page 5 for details.
Age UK Stockport AGM - Wednesday 30th November at 12 noon - At the Alma Lodge Hotel - see the front page for details
Christmas Carol Concert - Friday 9th December 1.30pm - At St Mary's Church in the Marketplace, Churchgate, SK1 1YG. Everyone welcome, No need to book.
Regular events from Age UK Stockport
Monday's (except public holidays)
Brinnington Community Walk - Meet at Hollow End Towers, Northumberland Road, SK5 8NY at 10.30am for a leisurely walk followed by free refreshments. Just turn up!
Walking Football - Mondays 12.30 -1.30pm at Brinnington Park Leisure Centre (BPLC)
Thursday's
Drop In Thursday - 10am to 3pm - Chat to AUKS staff at One Stockport Hub, 16-22 Merseyway, SK1 1RA (the old Argos)
Jimmy’s Coffee Morning - 10.30am to 12 noon (BPLC)
Friday's
Community Gym Session - 10.30am at BPLC - Free gym session!
Let's Talk Loan Sharks - Training with the Illegal Money Lending Team
Message from Inge Challinor (Stockport Council)
I am emailing you today to offer a free training session to everyone working or volunteering with Stockport residents.
The cost-of-living crisis is forcing more people into debt and into the hands of illegal money lenders.
To help us recognize people who might have become victims to illegal money lenders and be confident to start conversations, we have arranged a couple of short online sessions with Joanne Hardley from the Birmingham Illegal Money Lending Team.
Jo will cover the following content:
- What is a loan shark?
- How do they operate?
- What tactics do they use?
- What questions to ask clients
- Protect yourself and loved ones
- How to support victims
- Find out what help is available
- How to borrow money safely
The sessions will include
-45 min presentation
-15min Q&A
-15min space for conversations of how we as individuals and organisations can use and create opportunities to talk about Loan Sharks and make a change
Dates
Thursday 10th 1.30pm-2.45pm
or Monday 14th 10am-11.15am
Disability Stockport Networking Event 2022
Message from Michelle McLean (Disability Stockport)
Friday 2nd December 2022, 10.00am - 2.30pm
Join us and our team to learn about the services we provide.
THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OUR TEAM, SEE WHAT WE DO AND TO NETWORK WITH OTHER GREAT PROVIDERS IN THE BOROUGH! REFRESHMENTS SERVED.
[JOBS] GMCVO
Investment Officer
Senior Investment Manager
Portfolio Manager
See more information on all the roles mentioned above
Home Support Worker recruitment day
Message from Caroline Patten (Grassroot Recruitment)
Stockport Council are recruiting a number of part-time and full-time Home Support Workers in their REACH Enablement team, offering £11.02 per hour. Experience is an advantage, but isn’t essential as full training will be provided. Applicants simply need to have a caring personality, desire to help others and a driving license/own car.
The SMBC REACH Team will be holding a recruitment day on Monday 7th November at Stockport Central Library 11am-3pm. Please can you share/promote to customers and ask them to sign-up via Eventbrite and send their CV using the link below (even if they can’t attend on the day).
https://stockport-jobsmatch.co.uk/home-support-worker-recruitment-day
There is no Greater Jobs application form for this one, CVs go straight to the hiring manager and applicants will be interviewed on the day.
GP Access Survey
If you have visited or contacted a Stockport GP practice over the past 12 months, we want to hear about your experience.
So far over 500 people have commented on their experience at their GP. Join the growing list of survey respondents and help us better understand what is working well and what not so much.
Care Quality Commission
News from the Care Quality Commission: October 2022
GMCVO
GM VCSE Leadership Group eBulletin: October 2022
Stockport Council
Healthline
Why Are Fried Foods Bad For You?
Rethink Mental Health
Act now to turn the tide on mental health
Patient Information Forum
October updates from the Patient Information Forum (PIF)
Manchester Evening News
Information and Signposting
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0161 974 0753 10am - 2pm or email info@healthwatchstockport.co.uk
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