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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Annual Report 2017/18

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    Annual Report from 2017/18

  7. Annual Report 2016/17

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

  8. Organisation Feature: Care Opinion

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    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. 

  9. Organisation Feature: Royal Osteoporosis Society Stockport Volunteer Team

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

  10. 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,

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. Annual Report 2019/2020

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

  15. 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.

  16. #ArchiveFriday - Training day

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

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Meet your Lived Experience Panel Members in Stockport

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    Meet the Lived Experience Panel Members for Stockport.

  26. 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.

  27. The Accessible Information Standard - what you can expect from services

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    The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

  28. Your Care, Your Way - Campaign information in alternative formats

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    Everyone should be given healthcare information in the way they need it. Read an overview of our campaign and find out more about Your Care, Your Way in British Sign Language and Easy Read.

  29. Lynch Syndrome – Knowledge is Power

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    Lynch Syndrome (LS) is an under diagnosed syndrome which puts those who have it at a higher risk of getting cancer.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. Fall in patient satisfaction with GPs

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

  33. NHS acts on your feedback to improve dental care

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    Thanks to you, NHS England will take several steps to ensure better dental support for people with complex problems and improve the information for those trying to find an NHS dentist. Read our response.

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

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    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.

  35. Long COVID: How is your feedback making care better?

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    The NHS has announced a new plan and more money to improve support for long COVID. Find out how the experiences you shared helped make the difference.

  36. Milestone in tackling NHS longest waits - our response

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    NHS England has achieved the first milestone in its plan to eliminate backlogs caused by Covid. Read our response.

  37. 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.

  38. Latest NHS performance figures – our response

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    The latest Emergency Department performance figures show the number of people waiting over 12 hours to be seen have gone down. Yet, still many people are waiting too long for vital NHS care. Read our response.

  39. Virtual wards- allowing you to be cared for at home

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    With the continuous strain on hospital services, the answers lie in permitting people to stay at home to receive their care.

  40. 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.

  41. Inform Newsletter - Issue 3

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

  42. 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

  43. The impact of waiting: the stories behind the numbers

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    With the NHS under immense pressure, we look at the impact that waiting for a diagnosis, test, or treatment can have on individuals and some of the potential solutions that might help.