1. 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.

  2. NHS Greater Manchester - Weekly Winter Stakeholder Briefing

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    The briefing is intended to update stakeholders on how NHS and care services in Greater Manchester are managing an increase in demand.

  3. IRU - Thursday 16th February 2023

    News -

    Read the latest Stockport Information Round-up with updates from us, Healthwatch England, Mind, Stockport Maternity Voices, Overeaters Annoymous and many more.

  4. Inform Newsletter - Winter 2022/23

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    Read the latest newsletter from Healthwatch Stockport. Available online or for you to order a copy.

  5. Primary care recovery plan – what does it mean for you and your loved ones?

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    NHS England has recently published its "Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care". We outline what the planned changes will mean for you.

  6. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

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    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

  7. Annual Report 2022 - 2023

    Report -

    Today we published our 2022-23 annual report which showcases some of the work we have undertaken last year.

  8. How do I get a fit note?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to go about getting one.

  9. What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?

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    The cost-of-living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication.

  10. 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.

  11. How can you save money on your Hormone Replacement Therapy?

    Advice and Information -

    A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate.

  12. Cervical screening: What to expect from your smear test.

    Advice and Information -

    Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.

  13. What is social prescribing?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  14. The challenges ethnic minority groups face, and the changes we must see

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    We share the key trends in what people from different ethnic minority groups are telling us, and propose steps the NHS can take towards equity in care.

  15. 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.