IRU - Monday 24th January 2022
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Events from Healthwatch Stockport
Integrated Health and Care in Stockport
Join our conversation about the changes that are happening in health and social care, what’s it all about? How will it affect me?
The conversation will be led by Healthwatch Stockport, together lets make sure your voice is part of shaping services for the better in Stockport.
New date: Wednesday 16th February 2022
Time: 11:00pm
Session online via Zoom
You can sign up here to attend the session
Information Session
Join us for an Information Session on 28th January 2022 - 10:30am till 12:00pm.
What is an Information Session?
We run regular Information Sessions every 4 months to explain the running of Healthwatch Stockport. You can attend to ask questions about what we do and how you can get involved.
At Healthwatch Stockport there are many various volunteering roles that may interest you, you can find out more about these roles at the session.
Join us at the wonderful Land O' Cakes where you can come and have a cup of tea or coffee and find out more about Healthwatch Stockport.
Numbers are limited to 10 people - if you want to attend the session and either you can't make it or places are full you can contact the Healthwatch Stockport office and register your interest for the next online information session.
Information and Advice from Healthwatch
The Accessible Information Standard - what you can expect from services
Healthwatch Stockport Surveys
We are still running a number of Surveys around
We would appreciate it if you could share these surveys to your friends and collaeges
The latest Statement from the Director of Public Health
Message from Alison North (Stockport Council)
This week the DPH statement focuses on the ending of Plan B restrictions which comes into force over the coming week
Boosters, testing, vaccines and Plan B guidance has been the focus of our social media comms this week.
We have seen a sharp fall in rates in Stockport this week, but numbers of cases still remain high at 854.1* per 100,000 or around 358 per day. This is a significant fall from the peak of 4 January (2,539.0 per 100,000) but there have been changes to testing policies over this time which may be contributing to this fall. See the latest published data online.
You can take a look at the latest statement from Director of Public Health, Jen Connolly, here
The ‘Stockport Safe and Well this winter’ campaign is continuing so keep sharing these on your own channels and with your employees. There’s also lots of information and top tips on our dedicated webpages
The GMP precept consultation went live this week and is open until the 27th January 2022. You can access the consultation from the link below, please can you send out to your networks and help spread the word.
https://www.gmconsult.org/police-and-crime-team/police-funding-2022
Tackling loneliness with transport fund
Message from Jade Gregory-Haselden (People and Place)
I’m getting in touch to as I wanted to share some details about some DfT funding that is currently available. Public and charity sectors are invited to apply for grants of up to £500,000 to pilot projects that aim to reduce loneliness through transport schemes. The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on 28 January 2022. Completed applications should be sent to tacklingloneliness@dft.gov.uk.
The aims of the project that interested organisations need to meet to be eligible for funding are:
- to implement and deliver a range of effective, targeted pilot transport schemes for those at risk of loneliness
- to build an evidence base on transport and loneliness, particularly among vulnerable groups
- to demonstrate how new transport pilot schemes or a different approach using the existing transport network can trial new and innovative ways of tackling loneliness. Where applicable this may involve the continuation, adaptation or expansion of existing provision
- to fund a range of transport-related schemes that target lonely groups
There are a series of affected groups under the loneliness criteria:
- older people
- younger people (aged 16 to 24, including university students)
- people with long-term health problems
- Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
- LGBTQ+ people
- disabled people
- carers
DfT are, therefore, particularly interested in working with organisations whose transport-related pilots target these groups. For more information about the funding, application guidance and EOI forms, please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-loneliness-with-transport-fund.
The Sharon Fallows Corner
Message from Sharon Fallows
Links
Wave of Change - New Programme Starting
Message from Simone Callaghan (The goodness Collective)
I just wanted to let you know our next Wave of Change programme is starting at the end of next week. If you are supporting any unemployed women age 18+ in Stockport who you feel would benefit from our personal and skill development ESF funded programme then please feel free to share this content with them.
Details to book on an initial telephone call or our drop in sessions
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-goodness-collective-cic-26940310273
Please would you also be able to share with any of your colleagues who are supporting local unemployed women. This is useful information for anyone who wants something to send out to partner agencies etc
Free Stockport Council Suicide Awareness for Professionals training opportunity
Message from Stockport Council
We are offering new dates for the popular Stockport Council Suicide Awareness for Professionals training, which is free of charge for anyone working or volunteering in Stockport. All courses take place using Zoom. Please circulate to your teams and networks.
Important: Please only book a place if you can be sure to attend as this is a very popular course which is always oversubscribed, and we are unable to run the course without the majority of delegates attending.
Course Details:
Delivery Time: 2 hours
- Develops understanding and compassion
- Tackles myths, stigma and barriers
- Introduces concept that suicide is not inevitable – people can be helped, and module includes the latest research and evidence
- Helps delegates understand how distress develops and how people can be best supported
- Develops common language between community, services and those in distress
- Gives delegates the confidence and the skills practice of talking to someone in distress
- Develops a compassionate approach for demanding and time-pressured environments
- Equips the delegate with the knowledge of how to use www.StayingSafe.net to make their own Safety Plan
No prior experience required
The next sessions available are scheduled for:
- 26th January 2022 9.30am-11.30am
- 17th February 2022 9.30am-11.30am
- 23rd February 2022 1.30pm-3.30pm
- 10th March 2022 9.30am-11.30am
- 23rd March 2022 9.30am- 11.30am
To book a place for any of the sessions, please click on the following link:
SUICIDE AWARENESS FOR PROFESSIONALS BOOKING FORM
For anyone not able to attend but wanting to avail themselves of relevant online self-study options, please find attached a list of alternative training options.
If you require any further information please email info@wellbeing@stockport.gov.uk.
Colonoscopy Confidence Campaign toolkit
Message from Leanne Thorndyke (Bowel Cancer UK)
I wanted to get in touch and let you know that today Bowel Cancer UK are launching the Colonoscopy Confidence campaign and we would love your support.
We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if they’re referred. Colonoscopy appointments can suffer from a non-attendance problem and there is misunderstanding and fear of the procedure.
We’ve set out to understand patient barriers to attending a colonoscopy and aim to tackle them with a communications campaign adopting an authentic and human tone of voice to create engagement around an often difficult subject. The campaign launches today and is ongoing.
The campaign includes factsheets, a leaflet, posters, a campaign film, films from people talking about their experience of having a colonoscopy, an animation and a range of social graphics. Several of the assets are available in English, Welsh, Urdu, Bengali, Arabic and Mandarin. All of the campaign assets are on our website: bowelcanceruk.org.uk/colonoscopyconfidence and available to download from Google Drive.
There are a number of ways you can show your support. We’ve put together a toolkit, see attached, but here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Use your social media accounts. There are suggested posts in the attached toolkit
- Use our content. We have a range of assets you can use
- Add information to your website, blog, newsletters, bulletins and intranet. The toolkit includes suggested copy
- Use our leaflets and posters to hold an information stall, have a display or put up our information on your noticeboards and in patient areas
- Share details of the campaign with patients, colleagues and other organisations
We hope you will join us and help spread the word about the importance of attending a colonoscopy appointment.
Parkinson's walking football
Message from Amelia Harrington (Pure Innovations)
Please see attached poster from Stockport County Community Foundation who are supporting Northern Lights, Parkinson’s UK and the Walking Football Association in starting an indoor walking football group in Stockport for Parkinson’s sufferers and their families/carers but they are keen to open the session to others suffering from the effects of stroke and associated neurological disorders.
The launch day is Thursday 20th Jan from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Life Leisure Avondale, Heathbank Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, SK3 0UP.
Update on Smart Works
Message from Smart Works Greater Manchester
It’s a “Big Hello” from the Smart Works Greater Manchester team.
Our aim in 2022 is to support more women into employment and in order for us to achieve this we would be grateful if you could continue referring your amazing clients to us for Pre-Employment Coaching and Interview Styling and Coaching.
We will do our utmost to accommodate, even for last minute dressings in person or on-line. We are delighted to say that our clothing parcel service will continue for clients who are unable to visit us in Stockport and coaching sessions will be booked to suit the clients either in person, over the telephone or via zoom.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Alternatively, if you would like to visit Smart Works we would be delighted to proudly show you around our Centre. Just give us a call on 0161 9740669.
Also if you are aware of any future events that you think Smart Works may benefit from attending please do let us know. We have a group of volunteers just waiting to get out into the community to talk about all things Smart Works Greater Manchester!
We look forward to hearing from you very soon and supporting even more women into employment.
We also have a FREE Wellbeing Workshop on Tuesday 25th January at 11am.
Clients are welcome to join My Social Sister and Smart Works Greater Manchester for a FREE workshop on how to be mindful when looking for a job to look after their wellbeing
Vaccine Information Event
Message from Sara Brylyn (Stockport Libraries)
Stockport Libraries, together with NHS Library at Stepping Hill, is hosting a Vaccine Information Session online on Tuesday, Feb. 5th from 7pm-8:30pm. We have a great panel of Stockport-based researchers, nurses and doctors who have worked in vaccine trials and delivery willing to talk to us about their experiences and—most importantly—answer questions from the public and audience about all things vaccine and vaccinations.
I have attached a graphic, a poster, and an information leaflet with further details.
Invite to new LD short breaks service engagement session
Message from Holly Pye (Pennine Care)
As some of you may have seen on the Pennine care internal and external comms, we are holding an engagement event for our proposed new GM crisis short break service, situated in Radcliffe.
Please could you share this with your teams and across your networks.
Please could I ask that this is shared with patient, self-advocacy , advocacy, family and carer groups who may be interested in supporting the development of this service.
More information can be found in the attached flyer. Please feel free to contact me with any queries.
Your invite to Mayor of Greater Manchester’s annual Holocaust Memorial Day Service
Message from Claire Slade (Greater Manchester Combined Authority)
I am pleased to invite you to the Mayor of Greater Manchester’s annual Holocaust Memorial Day Service.
It will take place on Thursday 27th January, at 12pm, and will be broadcast on the Mayor’s facebook and twitter pages.
During the service we will have the honour of hearing from Holocaust survivor Gisela Feldman, as well as pupils from Falinge Park High School – A Beacon School for Holocaust Education. We will also be lighting candles in memory of those killed in the Holocaust and other genocides, and we encourage those viewing at home, school or work to join us in a collective candle lighting, so please have a candle ready.
Gambling Harm Support & Training
Message from Judith Strobl (Stockport Council)
Please see attached and below important resources to support the prevention of gambling-related harm in the community. Colleagues may be able to share the specific treatment and support offers, and also make use of the training on offer.
Standguide February 2022 - Course Update
Message from Chris Hughes (Stockport Homes)
New courses from Standguide – see attached flyers for details.
Covid Guidance for Care Homes Poster
Message from Sarah Turner (Stockport Council)
Guidance for Essential Care Givers actually states that they can continue to visit during outbreaks and to those who test positive, apart from if the essential care giver also tests positive (see first web address link)
We also advise not to retest with a PCR test for 90 days (see second web address link)
The links below explain this and I have pulled out the paragraphs that confirm this
Alternative CErvical Screening (ACES) – Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual plus (LGBTQIA+) Survey
This is a survey to explore the possibility of a self-test for cervical screening for people that identify as LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual +) AND have a cervix. We will also ask you about your experiences/opinions and some background information on yourself. When screening is mentioned this relates specifically to cervical screening, which is often referred to as a "smear" test.
Please click here to access the Participant Information Sheet for further information about the survey:
We feel very passionately about exploring this topic and your views are extremely important to us. We hope that this will help shape the future of screening by sharing the voices of those who are affected by it. Thank you for your precious time and comments.
Stockport Interchange ramp consultation
TfGM and Stockport Council unveiled ambitious proposals for an innovative spiral ramp linking the new town centre park being built above Stockport’s future transport interchange and the River Mersey. The 189-metre ramp will provide a safe and easily-accessible route for cyclists and walkers to navigate the level change from the rooftop park to the river Mersey, leading to the Trans Pennine Trail and linking up with the wider system of cycling routes being developed as part of the Bee Network. The consultation is now live and people are invited to have their say on the ramp element until Sunday, 6 February 2022.
If you require the survey in a different format, please email stockport.interchange@tfgm.com or phone TfGM Customer Relations 0161 244 1000.
Care Quality Commission
CQC publishes new survey showing the impact of lockdown on mental health and dignity
Stockport Car Scheme
Message from Susan Peck (Stockport Car Scheme)
Assistant Manager
See document for more details
SPARC is hiring
Message from Pete (SPARC)
We at SPARC are looking to hire two new people:
A Young persons Project Worker and a Physical and Mental Wellbeing Practicioner.
ITV Kickstart Scheme
Message from AJ Dean (ITV)
If possible it would be fab if you could cascade our new scheme to your relevant teams and any contacts who may find it of interest.
ITV Kickstart is for 18-24 year olds who are on Universal Credit. Full details can be found here.
Home Instead Stockport and Tameside
National Autistic Society
Thank you for your incredible support in this, our 60th year!
Our mental health conference, free resources and vacancies!
Sector3
Your infrastructure support in 2022
Ambition for Ageing
Book now: 'This is What an Activist Looks Like' Training Programme
S-REP
Stockport Council
Stockport Review EXTRA - 21 January 2022
Department of Health and Social Care
Adult Social Care Update 20.01.22
Manchester Evening News
MyStockport - Thursday 20th January 2022
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - Thursday 20th January 2022
Care Quality Commission
An update on how we're implementing our new strategy
Media Trust
Media Trust CONNECT: Women's Voices is back!
Sign up to volunteer at our Women’s Voices event!
Starting Point
Sign up for the newsletter here
GMCVO
Last chance to apply for funding from GMCVO’s Access to Growth investment fund
£3,000 grant opportunity for social enterprises
WHO
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 17th January 2022
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 21st January 2022
Information and Signposting
For up to date health and social care information, signposting and guidance call Healthwatch Stockport on
0161 974 0753 10am - 2pm or email info@healthwatchstockport.co.uk.
Or do you have a health or social care experience you want to share – how did your last appointment with your GP or dentist go? Are you happy or frustrated with the service you received – let us know so we can work with local services to influence better commissioners and better outcomes for you and your family. Contact the Healthwatch Stockport office above or submit feedback here at www.healthwatchstockport.co.uk/share-your-views
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