1. What matters to you when using health and social care services?

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    The first survey is now LIVE and we have started off with a real simple one.
    "What matters to you when using Health and Social Care Services?"

  2. Organisation Feature: Mellor Country House

    Advice and Information -

    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. Closure of Stockport NHS Breast Service

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    Healthwatch Stockport want to update you on the changes on the Stockport NHS Breast Service at Stepping Hill Hospital.

  4. What would a good experience of a health and social care service look like to you? Report

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    Healthwatch Stockport joined up with the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) to run a consultation on what really matters yto you when using health and social care services.

  5. Change to Wednesday's opening hours at Hazel Grove Foodbank

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    Service change to Hazel Grove foodbank.

  6. NHS Long Term Plan

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    Healthwatch Stockport in partneship with Healthwatch Greater Manchester has published reports from the NHS long term plan.

  7. Organisation Feature: Stockport Advocacy

    Advice and Information -

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

  8. Joint Strategic Needs Assessment 2020 - Public Opinion Report

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    The purpose of the JSNA is to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community and reduce inequalities for all communities. The core aim of the JSNA is to develop local evidence based priorities for commissioning.

  9. Service change: Dermatology services

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    Healthwatch Stockport received an update on in January regarding a change to Dermatology services in Stockport. The service is to move from Stockport to Trafford from April 2021. 

  10. Inspiring Enterprise programme launches in Stockport

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    Sector3 have launched a new programme called inspiring enterprise. This programme is for unemployed members of Stockport.

  11. Building an even better Stockport! Borough Plan launches 10 year vision for the area

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    Read all about the Stockport borough plan and the vision leading into 2030.

  12. Annual Report 2020/2021

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    Take a look at our Annual Report 2020 to 2021. Where we look at the Covid-19 Pandemic, developing the Stockport Volunteer HUB and helping people who were self-isolating.

  13. July 2021 e-Bulletin now out!

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    July's e-Bulletin now live. Read about the latest updates and news in Stockport.

  14. IRU - Friday 9th July 2021

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

  15. August Bank Holiday- Pharmacy Opening Hours

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    The August Bank Holiday hours rota is now live.

  16. Difficulties accessing NHS Dental Services in Greater Manchester: a joint report

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    A joint report from local Healthwatch's across Greater Manchester around access to NHS Dental services.

  17. Louise Ansari appointed as the new National Director of Healthwatch

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    Healthwatch England are delighted to announce that Louise Ansari has been appointed as the new National Director at Healthwatch England.

  18. Let’s start a Big Conversation about health and care [OPEN]

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    People from every corner of Greater Manchester are invited start talking honestly about the future of health and care, as part of the Big Conversation.

  19. Easter weekend 111 and Prescriptions

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    This bank holiday Easter weekend there is help and advice available for health issues including minor illnesses.

  20. [Survey Closed] New ways of working in Stockport - Your chance to tell us how you would like to be kept informed

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    Local people are being asked by NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) how they would like to be kept informed about new ways of working in health and social care services.

  21. Pharmacy Opening Times - Jubilee bank holidays Thursday 2nd June and Friday 3rd June

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    Jubilee bank holidays Thursday 2nd June and Friday 3rd June are now posted on the GMLPC website.

  22. IRU - Monday 1st August 2020

    News -

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

  23. We are recruiting - Senior Officer

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    We are looking for a senior officer to join the Healthwatch Stockport team, read here how you can apply.

  24. Awareness Days and Campaigns - August 2022

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    Here is the latest awareness days, months and campaigns for the month of August

  25. We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen

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    Healthwatch England respond to the death of Queen Elizabeth II

  26. What to know this winter

    Advice and Information -

    Tips to help you stay well this winter and get the care you need.

  27. New Health and Care Leader for Stockport

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    Philippa Johnson is returning to her North West roots and will be taking the helm at NHS Greater Manchester Stockport Locality as its new Deputy Place Lead.

  28. NHS doctors industrial action - Healthwatch England's response

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    With junior doctors staging a four-day strike, Healthwatch England urge all parties involved to find a resolution.

  29. Happy to Announce our Charity of the Year - StrokeInformation

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    Healthwatch Stockport is happy to announce that its charity of the year goes to Stroke Information, a charity that helps anyone impacted by stroke, stroke survivors, carers and family members on ways to cope and manage after a stroke.

  30. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  31. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  32. 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.

  33. Annual Report 2017/18

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    Annual Report from 2017/18

  34. Annual Report 2016/17

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    Healthwatch Stockport report on their year commencing from 2016 till 2017.

  35. Organisation Feature: Care Opinion

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Stockport take a look at Care Opinion a non-profit organisation that offers patients the chance to give feedback to give their experience on health and social care. 

  36. Organisation Feature: Royal Osteoporosis Society Stockport Volunteer Team

    Advice and Information -

    Healthwatch Stockport take a look at The Royal Osteoporosis Society volunteer team in Stockport and the good work they are doing around osteoporosis.

  37. Member Profile: Nick Clarke

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    Blog series: Healthwatch Stockport take a look into the life of Nick Clarke - Ex Stockport County football player and the good work he is doing around stroke,

  38. Healthwatch Stockport Patient & Public Experience Report

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    Healthwatch Stockport report their findings on patient and public experience over 6 months from July to December 2014

  39. Annual Report 2019/2020

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    Healthwatch Stockport's Annual Report from 2019/20. Inform. Involve. Influence.

  40. #ArchiveFriday - Training day

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    Welcome back to our second #ArchiveFriday. Do you recognise anyone from these photos?

  41. Don't Forget About Me Report

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    A feedback report from people with Learning Disabilities, and/or a Sensory Loss and requires additional communication needs.

  42. Stockport Hits 200,000 First Vaccinations

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    Over 200,000 of adults registered with a Stockport GP have received their first Covid-19 vaccination and almost 150,000 have also received their second dose.

  43. There’s Still Time to Help Shape Health and Care Services in Stockport

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    Take part in the survey that covers eight key areas, including questions about mental health and wellbeing and how the Stockport CCG can improve local health and care services in Stockport.

  44. GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know

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    The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

  45. Celebrate Stockport’s pandemic heroes in the new Health and Care Awards

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    Nominations are now open for the first Stockport Health and Care Awards to celebrate the contribution of health and care staff, and volunteers, who have supported the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  46. Meet your Lived Experience Panel Members in Stockport

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    Meet the Lived Experience Panel Members for Stockport.

  47. IRU - Monday 15th November 2021

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