IRU - Wednesday 16th November 2022
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Healthwatch Stockport Festive Feedback Forum
Starting from 12:30pm at the The Stockport Masonic Guildhall. Free entry.
Join the conversation for better health and care in Stockport with an afternoon of food, tea and coffee and plenty of information from many local organisations from all around the borough.
Guest speakers include Stockport Council, Chief Executive, Caroline Simpson talking about the new Stockport Locality Board and what this means for you. Also Helen Coombes, Interim Director of Adult Social Care will be giving a talk.
Healthwatch Stockport will be gathering feedback on the day and will be asking YOU what matters in health and care for you and how your most recent experience using a health service was for you.
This is a great opportunity to be involved with your local Healthwatch.
You will receive the agenda closer to the start date of the event. Thank you.
Places are limited, so reserve your space now.
Warm Spaces are open across the borough
Message from Lizzie Austin (Pure Innovations)
Warm Spaces are open across the borough!
Please share with clients, patients & customers who are looking for somewhere warm to spend time and enjoy hot drinks and community activities.
You can use the interactive map to explore the different warm spaces, opening times and what’s available in each space.
Many will be offering activities, free Wi-Fi and free food and drink.
#WarmAndWellStockport
Healthy Stockport – your starting point for self-care information and local support
Message from Alison Whitelegg (Stockport Council)
A great starting point for information, advice, and support to help people self-care, make lifestyle choices to stay fit and well and live well with a long-term health condition is the
Packed full of information, top tips, and links to local support, it’s well worth spending some time to explore the site and please promote it across your networks.
If you have any comments, please email them to Public Health’s Self-care Adviser alison.whitelegg@stockport.gov.uk
New funding for Warm Spaces
Message from Sam Fielding (Stockport Council)
The second round of warm spaces funding was also launched on 7 November, provided by the Stockport Local Fund, with support from the DWP Household Support Fund.
Charities, community groups, faith organisations, CICs, CIOs and trusts who have yet to receive warm spaces funding can apply. Small grants of up to £1,000 are available for:
- Helping a current warm space stay open for longer/more regularly
- Helping a current warm space put on new events or activities
- Helping to provide warm food/drinks for free
- Setting up an entirely new warm space
- Setting up a new activity or event for residents
- Providing spaces or activities for a particular community group (though a warm space can’t be ‘closed’ to residents)
As the warm spaces project aims to serve all areas of Stockport, particular preference will be given to organisations in areas of the interactive map that don’t have many warm spaces currently (for example, Offerton, Gatley, North Reddish or Heaton Moor).
Applications are now open and will close 11:59pm on Sunday 27 November. The application form can be downloaded here. Please email completed forms and additional documents to stockportlocal@stockport.gov.uk.
Closure of Brinnington Library for building works
Message from Lynda Byrne (Stockport Council)
Brinnington Library will be closed from Monday 28th November due to building work in preparation for the installation of Open Plus and will re-open on Monday 19th December at 9am
For further information about Open Plus please see
www.stockport.gov.uk/news/use-stockport-libraries-open-plus
Do-It-On Line:
To search the library catalogue please visit https://stockport.spydus.co.uk/
You can also use our BorrowBox ebook facilities and on-line magazines and newspapers. Please visit https://www.stockport.gov.uk/ebooks-and-audiobooks
For full details of our on-line facilities and opening hours of alternative Libraries can be found on our website: www.stockport.gov.uk/libraries
Alternative Libraries include:
Central Library, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3RS
Reddish Library, Gorton Road, Reddish, Stockport, SK5 6UG
And then the same for Jan, with the changes in the dates to from Monday 9th January and will re-open on Monday 16th January at 9am
Please note First House will remain open, it is just the library that is closed.
Call for Runners - Charity Place with Rescare
Message from Nicola Zielinski (Rescare)
We are looking forward to our 2023 season of charity events and hope you will choose to partner with us to support our fundraising goals.
Rescare is a small UK charity and although we try to do as many fundraising events as possible throughout the year, we recognise that the Great Run series are very much well received across the country and can also be a great achievement for many runners.
Would you like to support us and run for Rescare?
If so, please drop us an expression of interest to nicola@rescare.org.uk by 1st December indicating which run you are interested in and the distance.
- Great North Run (Half Marathon) – Sunday 10th September 2023
- Great Manchester Run (Half Marathon & 10K) – 21st May 2023
DigiKnow update
Message from Sarah Burke (Stockport Council)
There was lots of #DigiKnow activity on Twitter during #Digitober! It was great to see new events and new comms going out, and I tried to share as many of your posts as possible!
Please see attached a brief recap of the Comms we issued for Digitober and Get Online Week, and a link to a short video we made at some of the events that took place. We will be sharing this on our social media – if you would like a copy, please get in touch with me.
I also want to share the latest version of the Stockport Money Advice Referral Tool (SMART) which has information on digital support on page 13.
Low Intensity CBT offer Pure Innovations
Message from Lizzie Austin (Pure Innovations)
Pure Innovations are offering Low intensity CBT, please find attached the poster for the IAPT service and a summary of what the service can offer.
Please feel free to share as this service is available to anyone over 18yrs registered with a Stockport GP who isn’t already accessing psychological support elsewhere. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Email IAPTteam@pureinnovations.co.uk
The service is confidential.
DigiKnow update about services from Starting Point
Message from Clara Jones (Starting Point)
Correct DigiKnow helpline number – 07724 217888
Unfortunately, the old DigiKnow number has appeared on a few ‘Cost of living’ leaflets. If you hear someone has had trouble getting through, please check they have the right number. Many thanks.
Sign up to the DigiKnow Digital champions newsletter
- Weekly update on everything Digital in Stockport. Includes free guide to use with your learners, news and training links
- We can include your events too!
- Link to sign up: http://eepurl.com/b8IK7b
Attached:
- Starting Point digital sessions
- Includes the *new* Tech and Toast sessions at Lancashire Hill community centre on Wednesdays. (This is also a warm space, so we will have toast and a brew available)
- National databank – help for people on a low income struggling to afford mobile internet costs (plus free calls and texts)
- DigiKnow digital device lending library
- Updated information on low-cost broadband and social tariffs
How to refer people:
People can self-refer by calling or emailing us, either call the DigiKnow helpline number on 07724 217888 or email james@startpoint.org.uk
Refer your clients using our secure online referral form
Would you like other digital ‘cost of living’ resources? - just get in touch! What would you find useful?
- We have info available on where to buy low cost phones, tablets and laptops
- Guides to buying and selling safely online
- Guides to using price comparison sites
DigiKnow Digital champion training – and support for organisations
Would you like to run digital skills sessions in your organisation? Interested in up-skilling your volunteers to help with digital questions?
Wondering how this would work and what the risks and benefits are?
Just phone or email Clara for a chat – we can offer a range of free support for volunteers and organisations.
We can run a bespoke session for organisations if you have 4 or more people who want to do DigiKnow friends or become DigiKnow digital champion
DigiKnow friends training
Free, one-hour training for people-facing staff supporting others who may struggle with digital skills. Includes info to signpost to local digital support.
Link to sign up – includes dates of future sessions:
DigiKnow Digital champion training
- Help others in your community to get online, tech genius not required!
- Link to sign up to DigiKnow Digital champion training – Free, one day, online course (10.00am – 2.30pm)Link includes upcoming dates.
What support do we offer DigiKnow digital champions?
- Weekly newsletter with session guide to use with learners
- Monthly ‘lunch and Learn’ sessions for volunteers, with an opportunity to chat to other Digital champions across Stockport
- Quarterly socials for Digital champions
- A chance to shadow Starting Point volunteers to see how our sessions are run.
- Support with technical questions via the DigiKnow helpline number and peer support via our network.
- Access to free learning platforms such as Learn my way, and help to use these with learners
New digital skills session at Lancashire Hill.
Tech and Toast – Everyone is welcome at our friendly and informal computer skills session.
When? Wednesdays 10-11am and 11-12pm
Where? Lancashire Hill Community Centre, Penny Lane, SK5 7RP
This session is a also a ‘warm space’ so we will have toast and brews available.
Flu and Covid Vaccination Information
See PDF for details - links on PDF are clickable
What's happening at Heaton Norris Community Centre
Message from Claire Dugdale (Heaton Norris Community Centre)
I have some information about what's happening at Heaton Norris Community Centre regarding 'Warm Spaces' and Menopause.
Firstly, we have received funding to open some of our sessions up for extended hours as part of the 'Warm Spaces Initiative. At all of these sessions we will be offering free hot drinks and toast and a warm space for people to come to.
These are as follows:
Monday 9am-12 noon. This will be a support group for any issues people may be having and if they need any referrals, we will be signposting them to relevant agencies.
Tuesday - 12.00 noon - 1pm (after Allan's Cafe)
Friday - 10.00-11am (before Feel Good Friday session).
We are also launching 'The Meno Hub'. This is a free monthly group for peri/post menopausal women - or for women who may not be sure and want to find out more. This is 7-9pm and the dates are on the poster attached.
I've attached posters for the groups.
Singing for Memory group Offerton
Message from Lizzie Austin (Pure Innovations)
Please contact Louise Evans louise.evans@stockporthomes.org 07875 990 222 for more info. see attached info on the Singing for Memory fortnightly group in Offerton. This group is for anyone living with dementia, with their carers.
This Self Care week
(14 to 20 November) Stockport Council and Viaduct Care have been encouraging people to practice self care for a happier and healthier life.
Self Care Week 14 – 20 November 2022, is the annual national event that raises awareness of what we can all do to improve our physical health and mental wellbeing.
It’s a perfect time to think about how we live our lives and make some small changes that will help to prevent ill health in the long-term and keep us physically and mentally well.
Throughout the week, Social Prescribing Link Workers from Viaduct Care have been running wellbeing drop in sessions at libraries across the borough, showing how you can use ‘5 Ways to Feel Good’ to improve your health and boost your mood.
Social Prescribing Link Workers can help you to make positive life changes to improve your health and wellbeing. Based in GP practices, they can help you to access local services, groups and activities within your community and offer guidance on what local resources are available to you.
Their last session of the week is at Marple Library – Thursday 17th November 10am -12pm
Find out more about the 5 Ways to Feel Good
CALD - Carers for Adults wait a Learning Disability
Message from Bruce McEwen (CALD)
We are a group of parents, siblings and carers of adults with a learning disability. We provide an opportunity to have a coffee, a chat, exchange information and listen to relevant speakers. We meet every two months. This month's speaker is Mary Edwards from Stockport Advocacy.
Date - 24 November 2022
Time - 10:30am
Location - The Jolly Sailor, 218 Bramhall Lane, Stockport, SK3 8TE
Contact
Marcia McEwen - 07906 091 319 - marcia.mcewen57@gmail.com; and/or
Bruce McEwen - 07900 558722 - bruce.mcewen57@gmail.com.
Proposed Women’s Institute
Message from Mary Edwards (Stockport Advocacy)
Proposed Women’s Institute
Where?- Land O’Cakes 48 MIDDLE HILLGATE STOCKPORT SK1 3DL
WHEN?- Last Thursday of every month. 1PM-3PM.
The Land O’Cakes is continuing to establish a local Women’s Institute that is inclusive of all women, celebrates diversity, enriches our lives and learning and provides friendship and belonging.
Next one-November Thursday 24th 2022.
All welcome to decide on way forward and plan activities for the coming year.
Up and coming workshops on arts & crafts & a Cocktail Club!!
Led by women for women.
Come and join in at the start of something to be proud of!
Free Christmas day lunch Rose Walker Centre (over 55's)
Message from Sharon Fallows (Viaduct Care)
There are still places left on this fantastic community offer. All info on the flyer attached
Olive Sanctuary
Message from Ellie Uwin (Pure Innovations)
Also, that we are now a warm space providing free hot food and drinks. People can bring along activities or games to play, their knitting/crochets/arts projects, or maybe just a book or newspaper to just sit and read.
Every Tuesday, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Stockport Baptist Church, Thomson Street, SK3 9DR
A weekly drop in session tackling social isolation. Open to everyone 18+
Please call 0161 804 4416 for more information
Digital Support drop in sessions at Stockport Libraries
Message from Jenni Bramwell (Stockport Libraries)
digital support drop in sessions run by Stockport Libraries and our digital support volunteers.
There is no need for people attending the sessions to book and there is no referral process required.
Menopause support
Message from lizzie Austin (Pure Innovations)
New Heaton Norris monthly evening Menopause support group, and also attached info for the weekly Friday morning Menopause In Mind peer support group.
Reminders
Healthwatch Stockport Coffee Morning with re:dish
re:dish, 2 Gorton Rd, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6AE
Wednesday 30th November, 2022 - 10:30 to 12:00
Christmas Coffee Morning with Stockport Advocacy
Healthwatch Stockport, Land O' Cakes, 48 Middle Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3DL
Wednesday 14th December, 2022 - 10:30 to 12:00
Disability Stockport Networking Event 2022
Disability Stockport, 23 High St, Stockport SK1 1EG
Friday 2nd December 2022, 10.00am - 2.30pm
*TOMMORROW* Enterprising Stockport: National Social Enterprise Day
Merseyway, Stockport
17th November, Starting from 10:00am
Caring and Sharing Supportive Workshop for people who Clutter
Commonweal, 56 Wellington Street, SK1 3AQ
Every Monday from 2pm till 3pm!
One Stockport Academy Training Programme Survey
Message from Cheryl Gardner (NHS Greater Manchester)
Take part in our survey. Help us to shape a new training programme for people over 19 years old who are unemployed. The One Stockport Academy are designing a training programme to help you, or someone you know, gain the skills, knowledge, and experience to start working in Health and Social Care. To take part
Tell us your story of maternal mental health care
Greater Manchester Cancer
Age UK
Have you seen our new care report?
The Bulletin from Age UK: November 2022
GM Moving
GM Moving Newsletter - November 2022
Care Quality Commission
CQC is changing: Upcoming webinar series
Sector3
Stockport's Cost of Living Crisis
GM Social Investment - Apply now for up to £350,000 (buildings fund)
Warms Spaces Fund Round 2, Meet the Funder, Community Reporting training + more!
GMCVO
Social Enterprise eBulletin November 2022
Stockport Council
The 5 Ways to Feel Good are here! Free resources for Self Care Week
How Sky Cares volunteers are supporting Age UK in Stockport to help people with digital - digital Stockport
Stockport Foodbank
Stockport Foodbank - Reverse Advent 2022
National Kidney Federation
In Touch Newsletter November Issue - Out Now
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service
Stay Fire Safe campaign, Contact Centre review and new training dates
Rethink Mental Health
Your Rethink Mental Illness news - November
Healthline
17 Foods and Drinks for When You Have the Stomach Flu
Men's Health Forum
No Man is an Island: Creating Communities and Nurturing Networks
Department of Health and Care
Adult Social Care Update: 11.11.22
Public Health England
STIs and NCSP annual data release for England
Monkeypox outbreak: epidemiological overview, 8 November 2022
UK National Reference Laboratory for Food Microbiology annual report
Manchester Evening News
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - Thursday 10th November 2022
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - Friday 15th November 2022
MyStockport - Thursday 10th November 2022
WHO
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 10 November 2022
