1. IRU - Wednesday 4th January 2023

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  2. IRU - Wednesday 25th January 2023

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  3. 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.

  4. IRU - Thursday 16th February 2023

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

  5. 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.

  6. Take part in our Social Care Project

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    Find out about the latest social care project we are working on and how you can get involved.

  7. CQC tells Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to make safety improvements

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    The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has told Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust to make safety improvements in the wards for older people with mental health problems at Woodlands Hospital, following an inspection in November.

  8. IRU - Friday 24th February 2023

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.

  9. Annual Report 2022 - 2023

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

  10. Inform Newsletter - Issue 3

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

  11. Pressures in mental health: How are people being affected?

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    This World Mental Health Day, we're looking at people's recent experiences of mental health services. With GPs often acting as the front door for mental health support, we've analysed our evidence about GP referrals for mental health

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. CQC's State of Care report - our response

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    Care Quality Commission has today published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’ for many people. Read our response.

  16. Get ready to join the mental health conversation Stockport!

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    Are you passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing in Stockport? Do you have lived experience of mental health issues? If it’s yes to both, please read on to discover a new and exciting opportunity!

  17. 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.