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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?" -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Stockport in partneship with Healthwatch Greater Manchester has published reports from the NHS long term plan. -
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Healthwatch Stockport take a look into Stockport Advocacy who assist with complaints to the NHS services. -
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Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Annual Report from 2019/20. Inform. Involve. Influence.
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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. -
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Read all about the Stockport borough plan and the vision leading into 2030. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every Friday. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every Friday. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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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. -
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The latest events and campaigns for October 2021. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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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. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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Coronavirus has affected us all, we want to share with you our and other organisations latest updates and top tips. There is top tips for individuals and families that are in self-isolation. -
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Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you. -
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We explain why it’s important to have a plan in place, should you or a loved one become critically ill with coronavirus.
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If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency. -
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If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help. -
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Healthwatch Stockport along with our partners at Age UK Stockport and Stockport Advocacy are running a penpal scheme. Find out how you can be a part of it. -
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Share your story to help services learn and improve from the experiences of people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds during COVID-19. -
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Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic. -
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The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital. -
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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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Working with National Voices and Traverse we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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As we have closed our survey 'Your Story during lock-down' a number of surveys are still running. We would really appreciate it if you had the time to fill out the surveys - thank you for you time. -
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Meet Maria, one of our latest Healthwatch Stockport members and listen to her story during lock-down - proving that it has not all been bad. -
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COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively. -
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Each month we will be showcasing local community heroes that have gone above and beyond! This month we take a look at The Handy Ladies, Dale Scott Bailey and Sue Carroll.
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The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
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Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important. -
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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. -
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Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result. -
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Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice. -
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People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines. -
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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. -
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Read about the latest vaccination pop up tents to pop up in Stockport. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up publishing every Friday. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.