IRU- Friday 6th October 2023
Welcome to this week's Information Round-up!
Thank you to everyone who attended our Health and Social Care Network Event on Monday! It was such a fantastic turnout, and great to have so many excellent guest speakers. We are looking forward to the next one, so watch this space! October has crept up on us but it is a month to look forward to. Continue reading to see what is happening in the next week and throughout October in Stockport.
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Warm Spaces Grants
Could you help to open a warm space for the people of Stockport?
The Stockport warm spaces programme is back for this winter! Warm spaces offer a place that residents can spend time without feeling the pressure to spend money, and often offer cost-of-living support and free hot drinks – as well as a warm welcome of course.
Now, Stockport Council has opened its One Stockpot Local Fund for applications from organisations who can open their doors as a warm space. Community organisations from across the borough are invited to apply for grants up to £1000 to either open a warm space or keep their doors open for residents over the winter period.
It’s all part of the One Stockport Warm and Well campaign, a joint initiative across organisations which is designed to keep everyone happy and healthy over the winter months.
Find out more about funding for warm spaces and apply over on the Stockport Council newsroom
Black History Month 2023
October marks Black History Month, there is a lot going on in Stockport, please check out the events programme found below.
Stockport Black History Month Event Guide 2023 (adobe.com)
World Mental Health Day
On World Mental Health Day (Tuesday 10th October 2023), Beacon Counselling will be in Merseyway Shopping Centre raising awareness of mental well-being and promoting services that provide support to adults, children and young people across Stockport.
Warm and Well this Winter Information
Prescription money-saving schemes
NHS England is trying to raise awareness of ways to save money on prescriptions, particularly with those living with long-term conditions.
- A Prescription Prepayment Certificate saves people money if they pay for more than three items in three months, or 11 items in 12 months.
- People on a low income could be entitled for help with costs or free prescriptions through the low-income scheme, depending on their circumstances.
Covid and Flu Vaccinations
Eligible people are being urged to get their winter vaccinations for flu and COVID-19 as soon as possible for the best protection.
The adult COVID and flu vaccination programmes have been brought forward following the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant.
Eligible adults can book their COVID-19 vaccination now on the NHS App, on the NHS website or by calling 119 for free if they can’t get online.
Adults can book their flu vaccination through their GP practice or local pharmacy, and some people may be offered their vaccinations directly by a local NHS service.
The flu vaccine is also offered to most children who should get it as soon as they can for their protection and to help stop the virus spreading to others. The children’s flu vaccine is usually given as a quick and painless spray up the nose.
Flu and COVID-19 can be unpleasant. But for many people, particularly those with certain health conditions, older people and pregnant women, they can be very dangerous and even life-threatening. Catching both viruses over winter increases the risk of serious illness even further.
Vaccines are the best protection against both viruses so please share these posts on your social media as appropriate.
More information found here.
Carecall information
Carecall offers Monitoring only and a Monitoring & Response Service for people prone to falls.
The Monitoring only is for people that have lots of contacts able to attend any time of day to assist the client, or don’t need falls assistance from the wardens. Cost – Free Install, Free for 6 weeks for new clients then £4.00 per week for 1 person £5.50 for 2.
If they don’t have a land Line the costs for a sim card unit are £5.75 for 1 person & £7.25 for 2.
The Monitoring & Response Service is for people whose contacts have busy lives and could be at work. This service also includes the install of a Police recommended Key Safe.
If a client fall’s we can attend to assist them up safely – If they have no serious injury.
Cost – Free Install, Free for 6 weeks for new clients then £7.00 per week for 1 person £8.50 per week for 2.
If they don’t have a Land Line the costs for a sim card unit are £8.45 for 1 person & £9.95 for 2.
For more in depth information, please refer to the website https://www.carecall24.co.uk/
Stockport Arts and Health Week
Create, connect, feel better!
9th October to 15th October
Celebrating the borough’s creativity and collaborative energy through workshops, performances, funding opportunities, networking and professional development sessions.
Singing for Memory
Offerton Activities Fortnightly Singing for Memory
Next date is Wednesday 18th October 10:45am to 12:15pm.
ARC Stockport Arts and Mental Health Showcases
Arc Centre, Hat Works, Stockport, Sk3 0EU
Adult Showcase
Monday 9th October 11:00-16:30
As part of Stockport Arts and Health Week and following a hugely successful event last year, Arc is hosting a free showcase event for people to come along and find out more about local community groups and organisations who offer opportunities to improve wellbeing through creativity.
Stay for as long as you like, meet local groups and find out about the sessions that they run, the support they provide or the activities that you can get involved in. This friendly and informal event will take place at Arc at Hat Works, Stockport, on Monday October 9th from 11:00-14.30 and will offer light refreshments and creative activities. Try recycled record collages in the morning or have a go at collage and printing with everyday objects to create your own beautiful paper bird in the afternoon.
Groups attending on the day (subject to change) include: Stockport Mind, Stockport MBC, Pure Innovations, Marbury Road Edible Garden (The Manc Forager), Stockport PANDAS, Caribbean and African Health Network- CAHN, Coffee, chill & spill, Big Life Group (Self Help), Self Care Creatives, Culture Bridge, Stockport Race Equality Partnership and Let's Talk Money.
To book your free space visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/713871828857
#StockportArtsandHealthWeek #UKSPF
Youth Showcase
Tuesday 10th October 16:00-19:00
As part of Stockport Arts and Health Week, Arc is hosting a free showcase event for guardians and young people to come along and find out more about local creative groups offering youth focused opportunities to improve wellbeing through creativity, as well as support services, for young people aged 11+.
Drop in with or without your young person, stay for as long as you like, meet local groups and find out about the services that they run, the support they provide or the activities that you can get involved in. Arc's Shine project will be running a free drop-in creative session for young people as part of this friendly and informal event which will take place at Arc at Hat Works on Tuesday October 10th from 16:00-19:00.
Groups attending on the day (subject to change) include: Beacon Counselling, Signpost Young Carers, Stockport Homes Group, Life Leisure, The Proud Trust, Groundwork Greater Manchester, NK Theatre Arts, Stockport Actions Youth Speakers, Marbury Road Edible Garden (AKA The Manc Forager).
To book your free space visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/713911708137
#StockportArtsandHealthWeek #WordMentalHealthDay #UKSPF
CAN Summit
Friday 3rd November 2023
Stockport Guildhall
Message from Liz Atherton, Climate Action Now project manager:
The third annual CAN summit will take place on Friday 3rd November at Stockport's Guildhall. We'd love for you to join us for another information-packed, interactive day to consider four key topics facing Stockport in our journey to tackle climate change. The CAN Summit is a day for all residents, young people, businesses and communities to come together to celebrate and grow climate action. Tickets are free and are available to book here: https://cansummit2023.eventbrite.co.uk
This year, the CAN summit forms part of our first ever Climate Action Now week. The week features the launch of this year's Schools Climate Assembly, nature at libraries, climate change training for businesses and communities and ends with our CAN summit on the Friday. Scan the QR codes on the poster or get in touch if you'd like any more info.
Stockport PANDAS Birthday
Tuesday 10th October 2023 6pm-9pm
Woodbank Young Peoples Centre, Turncroft Lane, Offerton, Stockport, SK1 4BN
Message from PANDAS:
Our perinatal mental health support group has been running a year now! And we have a little party planned. It will include cake, pizza, hand massages and a journalling session from two incredible businesses who have previously offered their time for wellbeing services for our users.
All info can be found on our socials and book when pages;
PANDAS Stockport - Booking by Bookwhen
It is free to everyone who attends and we hope it will be a really great evening for those in our community to celebrate going through the parenting journey!
Get Online Week
Celebrate with Starting Point during Get Online Week, and enjoy a free fish and chip supper!
Tuesday 17th October, 5.30pm – 7.30pm.
Start Point café, Woodley precinct, Stockport, SK6 1RJ
RSVP essential before Weds 11th October to plan food, let us know about any dietary requirements.
There are limited places at this event, but if you want to ask a colleague to attend this event, you can ‘strategically forward’ my email to the most relevant person!
As you may have heard, Starting Point have secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we will be developing online support and training for volunteers. It will allow Starting Point to build on the service already offered to Digital champion volunteers and local organisations looking to have their own Digital champions as part of the DigiKnow network. More organisations will be able to have support from Digital champions across Stockport, or train their own volunteers in new skills.
Join us to find out about this new project.
We will be celebrating with current volunteers, and you can chat to other professionals who are involved in Digital inclusion in our local area.
Watch our film about Starting Point services created as part of Stockport Town of Culture.
Ask us if you need any information on accessibility for this venue, info on parking or public transport to help you attend this event.
This invitation is for people who work within the DigiKnow network and places are limited so please book your tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/starting-points-digital-volunteer-hub-project-launch-event-tickets-732049328247?aff=oddtdtcreator
Reaching out to communities event
Wednesday 18th October 10am-1pm
National House 80-82 Wellington Road
30 different organisations will be in attendance and the building is accessible for those with Disabilities, BSL Interpreters on site and quiet spaces if anyone wants to talk in confidence.
