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: 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Organisation Feature: Stockport Car Scheme

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    Healthwatch take a look at Stockport Car Scheme..

  7. Organisation Feature: Stockport Advocacy

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

  8. Organisation Feature: Stroke Information

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

  9. Organisation Feature: Parents in Partnership

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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?