IRU - Monday 23rd May 2022
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Dementia Action Week
Last week we asked you 'Did you know that parkinson's disease is a type of dementia?"
Last week's poll was right down the middle as a tie. Half saying 'Yes' and half saying 'No' the reason we asked this question was because in light of dementia action week we found an article listing all the types of dementia. Do you know all the types of dementia? If not you can find them all here compiled by Dementia UK.
Healthwatch Stockport published a lived experience report last Wednesday around people 'Living with Dementia in Stockport' to read the report you can click on the button below.
This week's Poll
Awareness Days for June
Which campaign or awareness days/weeks are you supporting this June? If you are unsure you find a list of them by clicking the button below.
Articles from Healthwatch England
Steps that can help people waiting for NHS treatment
Our response: UK COVID-19 Inquiry draft terms of reference
Updates from Stockport Council
Message from Sarah Burke (Stockport Council)
Stockport Volunteer HUB - Post Covid
A chance to meet the new dedicated Volunteer Hub Lead, Lee, and share your needs for a Volunteer Hub in Stockport.
Wednesday 1 June, 10.30am
**TOMORROW** Stockport VSFE in person forum
Message from Kirit Patel (Sector3)
Tuesday 24th May (1pm-3pm) at the Marple Cricket Club SK6 6ND
The forum is a space to raise awareness about your work, your concerns, learn new skills and meet others from the voluntary, community, faith and enterprise sector.
We’ll also be discussing ideas for a sector conference to be held later in the year.
Stockport Disability Network - discussion meeting
Message from Kirit Patel (Sector3)
Seashell Trust and Sector3 are working together to bring together organisations and groups that are Disability Led within the VCFSE sector in Stockport, and very much welcome your involvement. This event will be an opportunity to share thoughts and views about forming a ‘Collective Network’ on Friday 27th May (11am-12.30pm) at Walthew House
Picnic in the Park - Cheadle
Picnic in the Park is back this July and we would love for you to join us!
This will be the 4th Picnic we’ve held in Abney Park with the Cheadle Civic Society and previously Cheadle-Get-Connected. With the support of SMBC we are so pleased to be able to host this event for the community for FREE!
The event will take place on Sunday 17th July, 12-5pm at Abney Hall Park, Cheadle, SK8 2BE.
**TOMMORROW** Olive Sanctuary - Healthy Minds
Message from Ellie Uwin (Pure Innovations)
Healthy minds are hosting an anxiety and stress workshop at the Olive Sanctuary 24th May 11-12. They are going to be hosting various workshops for us over the next few months!
Long Term Conditions Support Group
Tuesdays 1pm - 2:30pm - Café at First House, 367 Brinnington Road
The group will run for 8 weeks, starting on Tuesday 14th June
For more information see poster
Walk and Talks and Saturday Tennis - Forward LGBT+
Message from Tina Carnally (Forward LGBT+)
Flyer for Walk and Talks (attached) Forward go for weekly walk and talks in local parks, along the canal and river. They do litter picks too and is a great opportunity to get out into nature and meet people from the local LGBTQIA+ community. Contact details on the flyer of you want to join.
Flyer for tennis session (attached) - Forward hold weekly tennis sessions (location depends on the weather!) They are non-competitive, always have a laugh and a brew afterwards. Contact details on the flyer.
Spend Well, Live Well Money Maximising Roadshow
Message from Polly Riggs (Stockport Council)
Stockport Council and partners are committed to supporting residents particularly with regards to the rising cost of living.
Residents are encouraged to attend a Spend Well, Live Well Money Maximising Roadshow event on 8th June from 12 PM to 4 PM at Woodley Civic Hall.
The event will bring together a range of services and organisations to provide free and impartial financial advice and guidance to support those who want to help make their money go further.
Organisations attending include Stockport Council, Citizens Advice Stockport, Age UK Stockport, Stockport Homes and Renewal North West.
The event is open to the whole family and will include arts and craft activities. Free food available between 12noon – 1pm.
Neurodiversity Library Sessions
Message from Katherine Gibson (Stockport Library Service)
An All age Inclusive library drop in session
- Non-judgemental space
- Sensory Stories & Rhymes 12pm
- Bag Books Storytime 1.30pm
- Sensory & fidget toys
- Pop-up tents
- Blankets
Date: : Wednesday 25th May 2022
Time: : 11:30 - 14:30
Location of event: : Cheadle Library, 23 Ashfield Road, Cheadle, Stockport SK8 1BB
Supporting disabled people and people with health conditions into employment, training, volunteering
Message from Chris Hughes (Stockport Homes)
Scope are offering a couple of new support/guidance services for disabled people – see attached flyers for details.
Your Care, Your Way Survey - Healthwatch England
The public feedback survey on accessible information closes on Friday, 27 May.
Forward LGBT+ Opinion Survey
Message from Tina Carnally (Forward LGBT+)
Forward have a new survey out to understand the needs of the local LGBTQIA+ community - please complete the survey below
Mencap Big Learning Disability Survey
Mencap is inviting people with a learning disability to take part in their Big Learning Disability Survey. It’s been fully co-produced by people with a learning disability and asks questions on topics they say are important to them including healthcare, discrimination, mental health, and money and support.
Take part in the survey here and feel free to share the link with friends, family and colleague who might be interested in taking part.
For more information, easy read frequently asked questions, supporter guidelines, and the Welsh language version of the survey click here.
Sector3
Funding for cost of living savings advice, Meet the Funder, Intro to Canva + more!
GMCVO
GM BAME Network eBulletin, May 2022
Greater Manchester's Hidden Talent eBulletin - May 2022
Communities in Control: Take part in our week of action
Micro-grants now available to support Mental Wellbeing in Greater Manchester
Social Enterprise eBulletin, May 2022
National Autistic Society
Department of Health and Social Care
Adult Social Care Update 20.05.22
Stockport Council - Digital
Thinking, learning and doing more about digital access
Media Trust
Media Trust CONNECT: Introducing Black Britain Unspoken
Manchester Evening News
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - Thursday 19th May 2022
MyStockport - Thursday 19th May 2022
Public Health England
Vaccine update: issue 329, May
WHO
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 20th May 2022
Information and Signposting
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