IRU- Friday 15th September
Welcome to this week's Information Round-up!
This week, we have launched the information for our Health and Social Care Network Event. After such a great success last year, we look forward to seeing and hearing from many of you at the event. More information can be found further down this post. There is also information about upcoming events in the next week that you can get involved in.
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Healthwatch Stockport Network Event
Monday 2nd October 12pm-3pm
Stockport Masonic Guildhall
Our next Health and Social Care Network Event is taking place in only 3 weeks' time!
It is an opportunity to share your views on local health and social care services and hear from our guest speakers who will discuss:
- Healthwatch Stockport's plans to focus on hospital discharge for the next year and how you can be involved.
- Priorities around health and care in Stockport
- New Neighbourhood programme
- The new carers strategy
There will also be various information pop-up stands from local support services to learn more about what is available for those living in Stockport.
The event will kick off with a light 'grab a bag' lunch at 12 noon.
This event is open to all, whether you live or work in Stockport. To secure your place, please book via our website Network Event - Social care | Healthwatch Stockport, give us a call in the office on 0161 947 0753 or email us at info@healthwatchstockport.co.uk
A quick note on parking: A limited number of parking spaces have been allocated to us for this event. Should you have any access requirements, please make us aware.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Upcoming strike action of junior doctors and consultants
Junior doctors will strike from 20 to 22 September - the first day of which coincides with a walkout by consultants. They will then walk out from 2 to 4 October, which is when consultants will also be striking.
Month of Hope
From the 10th September to 10th October 2023, it is the Month of Hope in Greater Manchester, a month about promoting and raising awareness of suicide prevention, encouraging people to have open conversations and share hopeful messages.
Follow this link for Mental Health and Wellbeing resources available via Stockport Council.
Spend Well Live Well Fund
Message from Lizzie Austin, Stockport Support Hub
Spend Well Live Well Fund is provided by Stockport Council to help voluntary, community, faith and social enterprises (VCFSE) support residents with the cost-of-living crisis. The rising cost of living has meant that many people in our communities are facing increased pressure to make ends meet. This opportunity is for grants of under £1000.
Closing date is Friday 22nd September at 5pm.
Priorities are:
- Communities facing hardship because of cost-of-living increases
- Increasing access to services and support for people facing increased financial pressure because of the cost-of-living crisis
Come and join us to hear more on what type of project the funder is looking for and ask any questions.
Monday 18th Sept 1pm-3pm- session with places @ Start Point Cafe, Woodley
The Upper Rooms Harvest event
From The Upper Rooms Café Cheadle:
On Saturday 30th September we will be hosting a Harvest themed event in the cafe.
We will have a special menu, live music and free craft activities.
We will also be accepting donations on behalf of Chelwood Food Bank.
The cafe will be open 9am - 3pm, with food served 9:30am - 2pm.
Who will be joining us?
Free cyber security training for social enterprises, charities, not for profit’s and CIC’s.
Message from DigiKnow:
Barclay’s Digital Eagles are offering free Cyber security training for social enterprises in Stockport. If you run a social enterprise, Charity, CIC or NFP, this training is for you!
If you volunteer at an organisation like this, and want to attend the training, why not ask the person running the organisation if you can attend and share your knowledge with the team? Or maybe one of your learners run a charity or are self-employed in a social enterprise, not for profit or CIC?
Date - 4th Oct, Location: Stockport Library, 10am – 1pm
U.K. businesses face an ever increasing threat with four in ten businesses (39%) having cyber security breaches or attacks in the last 12 months. Placing cyber security at the heart of your business can not only help you defend your business but also provides the opportunity for innovation and growth.
Long Term Condition Support Group
Started today and will run for 8 weeks.
Every Friday 11:30 - 1:30
Re:Dish, 2 Gorton Rd, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6AE (above the charity shop)
Do you have a long term Condition? Join for a cuppa, informal chat, peer support and speakers.
For more information, contact Marie on 07800618570.
Women into Work, Stockport Jobs Fair
Tuesday 10th October 10:30- 14:00
Stockport Central Library
See attached flyer.
Offerton Fun Day
Saturday 16th September 1pm – 5pm,
Woodbank Youth Centre, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, SK1 4BN.
Lots of fun activities, food and games. See attached
Stockport Council Suicide Awareness for Professionals training
Free of charge for anyone working or volunteering in Stockport.
Important: Please only book a place if you can be sure to attend as this is a very popular course which is always oversubscribed, and we are unable to run the course without majority of delegates attending.
Course Details:
Delivery Time: 2.5 hours
- Develops understanding and compassion.
- Tackles myths, stigma, and barriers
- Introduces concept that suicide is not inevitable – people can be helped, and module includes the latest research and evidence.
- Helps delegates understand how distress develops and how people can be best supported.
- Develops common language between community, services, and those in distress.
- Gives delegates the confidence and the skills practice of talking to someone in distress.
- Develops a compassionate approach for demanding and time-pressured environments.
- Equips the delegate with the knowledge of how to use www.StayingSafe.net to make their own Safety Plan
No prior experience required.
The next sessions available are scheduled for:
- Wednesday 27th September 2023 13:30 - 16:00 via Zoom
- Wednesday 11th October 2023 13:30 - 16:00 via Zoom
- Wednesday 15th November 2023 13:30 - 16:00 via Zoom
- Tuesday 12th December 2023 09:30 - 12:00 via Zoom
To book a place for any of the sessions, please CTRL & click on the following link:
SUICIDE AWARENESS FOR PROFESSIONALS BOOKING FORM
Please note we do offer new training dates every month but for anyone not able to attend yet still wanting to avail themselves of relevant online self-study options, please find attached a list of alternative training options.
If you require any further information, please email info.wellbeing@stockport.gov.uk.
