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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Organisation Feature: Stockport Advocacy

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

  5. Maternity support during COVID-19

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    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  6. Annual Report 2019/2020

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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. IRU - Friday 6th August 2021

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

  12. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  13. October 2021 Campaigns & Awareness Days

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    The latest events and campaigns for October 2021.

  14. IRU - Monday 28th February 2022

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

  15. 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.

  16. IRU - Monday 4th April 2022

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

  17. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?

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    It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

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

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

  19. I'm pregnant. What happens next?

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    Becoming a parent can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. To help, we’ve broken down the pregnancy care you should expect from the NHS.

  20. 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.

  21. Annual Report 2017/18

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    Annual Report from 2017/18

  22. Annual Report 2016/17

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

  23. Member Profile: John Leach

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    Blog series: Healthwatch Stockport take a look into the life of John Leach and what he would wish for if he had a health and social care wand.

  24. Member Profile: Gerry Wright

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    Blog series: Healthwatch Stockport take a look into the life of Gerry Wright and how he became involved since the inception.

  25. Member Profile: David Atkinson

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    Blog series: Healthwatch Stockport take a look into the life of David Atkinson and what he believes can be improved in health and social care.

  26. Member Profile: Aba Graham

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    Blog series: Healthwatch Stockport take a look into the life of Aba Graham and how she got involved with Healthwatch.

  27. Enter and View Policy

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    Enter and View policy and code of conduct.

  28. Decision Making Policy

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    Healthwatch Stockport - Decision Making Policy

  29. Healthwatch Stockport receives highly commended recognition at national award

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    We are pleased to announce Healthwatch Stockport has been recognised as highly commended in the outstanding achievement category at the 2019 Healthwatch Network Awards.

  30. Speak up and help improve health and social care services in Stockport #SpeakUp2020

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    What should be our key priorities for this year? Tell us about your experiences of health and social care, and the changes that you would like to see made in Stockport, in our online survey. #SpeakUp2020

  31. #ArchiveFriday - Training day

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

  32. Staff Profile: Shirley Hamlett

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    Shirley is our new Information Research Officer, she joined the team in June and is well regarded in Stockport having previously worked for Stockport CCG.

    Welcome to the team!

  33. Staff Profile: Claire Roberts

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    Claire is our new Information Support Officer. Claire started just after ‘lock-down’ and has had to learn all about her new role over the phone and through online video meetings!

    Welcome to the Team!

  34. A New Volunteer Hub Arrives in Stockport to Celebrate Volunteers Week 2021

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    Stockport has much to celebrate as we head into Volunteers Week [1-7th June] with a brand-new website to launch the Stockport Volunteer Hub.

  35. IRU - Friday 25th June 2021

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

  36. 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.

  37. IRU - Friday 30th 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.

  38. [CLOSED] NHS 111 Survey now open

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    Survey now open around NHS 111, a joint piece of work with other local Healthwatch's in Greater Manchester.

  39. 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.

  40. IRU - Monday 28th March 2022

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

  41. Digital health and care plan

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    On 29 June, the Department for Health and Social Care announced their plan for digital health and social care. Read our response.

  42. 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.

  43. A statement about the Edenfield Centre from Healthwatch in Greater Manchester

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    Healthwatch in Greater Manchester have released a joint statement regarding the events taking place.

  44. Why do we collect demographic data?

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    At Healthwatch Stockport, we are committed to ensuring that we hear from everyone in Stockport.

  45. 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.