1. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

    Advice and Information -

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

  2. IRU - Wednesday 8th June 2022

    News -

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

  3. Get Behind the Scenes of a Stockport GP Practice

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    Getting the most out of and understanding your GP practice is the subject of a new series of videos, produced by NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group.

  4. Local Covid-19 Vaccination Offer Extended into July

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    Stockport’s popular town centre walk-in pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic offer at the One Stockport Hub, Merseyway, Stockport town centre, SK1 1RA, has been extended and will remain open throughout July.

  5. IRU - Friday 24th June 2022

    News -

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

  6. IRU - Tuesday 5th July 2022

    News -

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

  7. Fall in patient satisfaction with GPs

    Response -

    The latest GP patient survey shows that overall satisfaction with services has fallen and more people are avoiding making an appointment. Read our response.

  8. Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

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    Healthwatch England's new deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.

  9. Are NHS waiting times pushing more people to go private?

    Response -

    Record NHS waiting times appear to be increasing the number of people paying for private care, according to a new BBC analysis. Read Healthwatch England's response.

  10. 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.

  11. Annual Report 2021 - 2022

    Report -

    Read our latest annual report for 2021-22 and how we have helped the health and social care sector in Stockport.

  12. What is monkeypox and who can get a vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine.

  13. IRU - Wednesday 10th August 2022

    News -

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

  14. Bank Holiday Health Advice at Your Fingertips

    News -

    Health advice is just a few clicks away if you need medical help this Bank Holiday Monday, 29 August, by calling NHS 111 or visiting NHS 111 online.

  15. What is a GP referral and how can you get one?

    Advice and Information -

    When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

  16. Get involved in the big conversation [Consultation now closed]

    News -

    Join in the big conversation which is a consultation that is running across Greater Manchester. See how you can get involved.

  17. Inform Newsletter - Autumn 2022

    Report -

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

  18. What to know this winter

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  20. NHS Greater Manchester - Weekly Winter Stakeholder Briefing

    News -

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

  21. 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.

  22. Inform Newsletter - Winter 2022/23

    Report -

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

  23. 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.

  24. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  25. Annual Report 2022 - 2023

    Report -

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

  26. 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.

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  28. What is menopause and what are the signs?

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. What to know this Winter

    Advice and Information -

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

  34. Technology and information are key to managing diabetes: Natalie's story

    Blog -

    Technology and information are key to managing diabetes: Natalie's story

  35. Improving the wait for cancer care

    News -

    In July last year, we published our findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect.

  36. Barriers and inequalities in cervical screening

    Blog -

    This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those.

  37. What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

    Advice and Information -

    Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

  38. Local Testing This National HIV Testing Week

    Advice and Information -

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

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

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  40. Open letter to Royal Mail about the delivery of NHS letters

    Response -

    Healthwatch and national organisations representing patients and NHS leaders express concerns over Royal Mail plans to delay bulk mail of NHS appointment letters.

  41. What patients want: a vision for the NHS in 2030

    Report -

    Using experiences of care from over 10 million people collected over the past ten years, we have a bold vision for the NHS in 2030. Find out where we think the NHS should be in six years and how it can get there.

  42. 10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment

    Advice and Information -

    We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.