1. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  2. Organisation Feature: Carecall

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Carecall, who provide a 24 hour telemonitoring and response service for older and vulnerable people.

  3. Organisation Feature: Mellor Country House

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Mellor Country House a charity that helps families and carers that wouldn't afford to take a holiday take a break.

  4. Organisation Feature: Viaduct Care Wellbeing and Self Care Service

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Viaduct Care who run a social prescribing service and out of hours GP practise service.

  5. Organisation Feature: Motor Neurone Disease Association - Manchester & District Branch

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look into the Motor Neurone Disease Association - Manchester and District Branch.

  6. Organisation Feature: Parkinson's UK - Stockport

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Parkinsons UK and the groups they have running in Stockport.

  7. Organisation Feature: Stockport Car Scheme

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    Healthwatch take a look at Stockport Car Scheme..

  8. Organisation Feature: Stockport Mental Health Prevention and Personalisation Service

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Stockport Mental Health Prevention and Personalisation Service..

  9. Organisation Feature: Stockport Advocacy

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Stockport Advocacy who assist with complaints to the NHS services.

  10. Organisation Feature: Stroke Information

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Stroke Information, who are our charity of the year.

  11. Organisation Feature: Parents in Partnership

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    Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Parents in Partnership (PIPs)..

  12. Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  13. Coronavirus is affecting my mental health – what can I do?

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    The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

  14. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

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    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  15. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  16. Managing your mental health as lockdown eases

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing.

  17. What should I expect after being referred for mental health support?

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    Your mental wellness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health.

  18. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  19. What is adult social care?

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    Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

  20. Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

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    Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

  21. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

  22. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

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    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  23. What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?

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    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

  24. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  25. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  26. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  27. Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  28. What is SAD, and how can you manage it?

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    Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

  29. Looking after your health during the cost of living crisis.

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    The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.

  30. What is menopause and what are the signs?

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    With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.

  31. What is social prescribing?

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    Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment status.

  32. What are the symptoms and treatments for diabetes?

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    Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed.

  33. What to know this Winter

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    Practical advice to keep yourself well this Winter and information on how to access health and care services in Stockport.

  34. Local Testing This National HIV Testing Week

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    National HIV Testing Week is a campaign which runs from 5 - 11 February, to promote regular testing amongst the most affected population groups.

  35. What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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    The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

  36. What should you expect from home care services?

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    The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?