IRU - Monday 15th August 2022
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Because the weather was so hot last week we asked you 'Are you aware of more than one way to keep your self hydrated during the hot weather?' Just under 30% of you said no.
There is many ways to keep yourself hydrated during the heat - Healthline have a produced a great article which you can read below.
Campaigns and Awareness Days for September
Read about the latest awareness days, months and campaigns for the month of September
What is it like to go through two knee surgeries?
Read our latest long read blog, which explains what it is like to wait for hospital treatment and then go through two different knee surgeries in Stockport.
[JOB] We are recruiting for a Senior Officer
Find out more information on the role by clicking below.
Long COVID Services Plan
The NHS plan for improving Long Covid services, has now been published. It provides an update on progress on the 10 actions set out in June last year and outlines the framework for deploying the £90m committed by the NHS for Long Covid services during the 2022/23 financial year.
The plan has been developed with those with lived experience of Long Covid. It details further action to ensure that support is there for everyone who needs it and patients requiring specialist assessment and treatment can access care in a timely way.
Vaccination pop up clinics continue during August
The vaccination clinic at the One Stockport Hub in Mersey Square is open on Saturdays throughout August. The clinic at Trinity Methodist Church will also continue on its current schedule.
The Saturday walk-in clinic at the One Stockport Hub:
Age 12+: 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Age 5 - 11: 9am to 1pm.
No appointment is needed
The vaccination clinic at Trinity Methodist Church, 351 Bramhall Lane, Bramhall, SK3 8TP, is open every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday, from 9am to 6pm.
Appointments must be booked in advance for 5-11s at Trinity Methodist Church, and are available on Sundays only, via the National Booking Service online, or by calling 119 free of charge. More vaccination options are here.
Energy Price Cap Survey
Message from Kara Mello-Baron (Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford)
We at Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford want to find out how people are feeling after the news of energy bills increasing again. Based on our data, Citizens Advice has seen more clients with energy problems in the month of June 2022 alone, compared to the years 2020&2019. We want to understand the issues that you are facing and your concerns for the upcoming months.
2022 Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey
Message from Andrew Gilliver (LGBT Foundation)
LGBT Foundation’s Pride in Practice LGBTQ+ Patient Experience Survey 2022 is now open until August 31st 2022. This survey is for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people to share their experiences of accessing GPs, dentists, pharmacists and optometrists.
Complete the survey at www.lgbt.foundation/pipsurvey2022. Those taking part can enter a prize draw for £200 in gift vouchers.
Stockport Council
Can we promote your activities and events?
Stockport Support Services Part 2: Delivery
Media Trust
Communicating the Climate Crisis: A Workshop on 23rd August
Manchester Evening News
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - Thursday 11th August 2022
My Stockport - Thursday 11th August 2022
Healthline
Eggs Are Some of the Most Cost-Efficient Protein Sources. Here Are 10 Easy Ways to Use Them
WHO
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 12th August 2022
Information and Signposting
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