IRU - Monday 5th September 2022
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Know Your Numbers Week
Do you know your blood pressure numbers?
If you have answered 'No' to this week's poll please try and find your numbers out this week. We believe that prevention is the best course of action and there is many ways that you can get your numbers checked.
If you want to come to one of our coffee mornings, afternoon teas or one of our information sessions to learn more about Healthwatch, we can also measure your blood pressure! All you have to do is contact us and we can provide a blood pressure reading for you.
This week Stockport Council also have a team that will measure your blood pressure for you. See below for more details
The Council's friendly team will measure your blood pressure, no appointment needed, and then, depending on your reading, can advise you on how to make any changes to your lifestyle to help lower your blood pressure and beat this silent killer.
The team will be at the following venues:
Tuesday 6 September
Great Moor Library, 12 Gladstone Street, SK2 7QF from 12pm to 1pm
Edgeley Library, Edgeley Road, SK3 9NB from 3pm to 4pm
Wednesday 7 September
Heatons Library, Thornfield Road, SK4 3LD from 1-4pm
Thursday 8 September
Marple Library, Memorial Park, SK6 6BA from 10am to 1pm
Friday 9 September
Bramhall Library, 70 Bramhall Lane South, SK7 2DU from 10am to 1pm
One Stockport Hub, Merseyway,SK1 1RA from 1pm to 4pm
What is a GP referral and how can you get one?
When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.
Update from Stockport Council about statement from Director of Public Health
Message from Alison North (Stockport Council)
Please find last month’s Director of Public Health statement
The statement focuses on preparing for winter with a flu jab as well as an update on Covid rates and vaccine take-up.
So far, 87.5% of those aged 18+ and 87.1% of those aged 16 plus have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in Stockport. Also, 85.6% of those aged 18+ and 85% of those aged 16 plus have received their second dose. Also, 65.5% of healthy 12–15-year-olds have had a first dose and 53.5% have had their second dose. In addition, 73.7% of the adult population have had a booster dose and 72.5% of those aged 16 plus. Also, of those cohorts eligible, 84.9% have had a spring booster.
We are continuing in our comms with messages re vaccine and long covid support. I will also be in touch next week about the winter campaign I hope you will all get involved with this year.
North West Pre-Hospital Critical Care Charity
Message from Jan Kitching (Lived Experience Panel member)
The North West Pre-Hospital Critical Care Charity provides volunteer responders who attend serious medical and trauma incidents alongside the Ambulance Service. They bring advanced skills to those in need. These skills may include pre-hospital anesthesia or surgical skills. The Charity does not receive any NHS funding and is funded by grants, donations and via their lottery. The team have recently expanded to cover a wider area.
I have no connection with the charity apart from we have a husband and wife responder and fundraiser living in my local community. They are a fantastic example of committed NHS staff and have responded several times with our local defibrillator helping local residents.
Stockport Support Hub
The new website for Stockport Support Hub is now live! Please visit the website to find more about the Hub and the services within Stockport. To access support yourself or to make a referral for somebody else, simply complete the referral form on the Stockport Support Hub website, call 0161 474 1042 or text 07539 468 560 (this text option is for people who are deaf or affected by hearing loss).
Month of Hope
Message from Sam Fielding (Stockport Council)
You may already know that 10 September to 10 October 2021 is the Month of Hope in Greater Manchester, a month about promoting and raising awareness of suicide prevention, encouraging people to have open conversations and share hopeful messages.
This year, we’d like to raise awareness of the suicide prevention advice and training on offer to everyone in Stockport. We’d really appreciate it if you’d use this social toolkit over the month:
Down the Month of Hope toolkit
Art Pen Pals - free art project for House Bound Individuals
Message from Hannah Flint (Arts for Recovery)
Art Pen Pals has now launched and we have several participants already linked up with one of our Arc volunteers with whom they exchange creative work, ideas and letters by post. We have space for approx 30 more participants before the year end, so if you can please share the link below amongst your networks and with colleagues, or send in referrals yourself, that would be much appreciated!
We Are Undefeatable: a campaign to get us moving
We Are Undefeatable is a national campaign to support and inspire people with long-term health conditions to be active. It's run by 15 of the major health and social care charities, including Rethink Mental Illness.
Seven Simple Steps
Message from Louise Atkinson (Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service)
We have identified seven simple steps your organisation can take to promote Home Fire Safety Assessments, and our online referral pathway, to your staff and service users.
Please find attached the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service - Seven Simple Steps
Olive Sanctuary back open
Message From Ellie Uwin (Pure Innovations)
The Olive Sanctuary is back up and running from tomorrow (6th September).
Please see the poster for other Pure community groups.
September Awareness Days and Campaigns
There wasn't many awareness days or campaigns in August. In September there is a number of different campaigns that are happening. You can find all the awareness days for September that have been compiled by our volunteer Pat.
Age UK Stockport's Digital Drop In
Age UK's Digital Drop In starts on Thursday 8th September & Thursday 29th September 12 - 2pm At Brinnington Library, First House, SK5 8EN. No need to book, just drop in!
Kidz to Adultz North 2022
We can't wait to be back in Manchester!
Plan your day in advance
Plan your day in advance by having a look at our ever growing Exhibitor List offering advice and information on services, funding, products, and equipment for you and your family. This free event is dedicated to children, young people with disabilities and additional needs, and all the professionals who support them.
Tuesday 1st November 2022, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Manchester Central, Manchester, M2 3GX
Training from Starting Point
Message from Clara (Starting Point)
DigiKnow Digital Champion Induction Training
7th September Online
Dates until the end of the year are now out and you can book onto a free place
Digital Leaders How To Stay Safe Online Book Review
9th September 22 1pm - 2pm
Join Digital Leaders for book club review with @seyiakiwowo
Cost of living crisis and how digital can help
Tuesday 20 September 2022 at 1pm
Join AlilityNet for a FREE webinar to learn about how digital can help with the cost of living crisis we're all facing.
DigiKnow Friends
27th September
This month's DigiKnow Friends session is now full but you can book on for September online.
Online Centres Network Webinar Replays
Online Centres Network will be launching their new training dates next month but in the meantime you can replay previous training sessions in your own time
Smart Works Greater Manchester – Free interview outfit styling and coaching services
Message from Cara Mahon (Smart Works Greater Manchester)
Are you an unemployed woman and would benefit from some free support in securing a job interview, or succeeding at your upcoming interview?
Smart Works Greater Manchester is a female employment charity that provides free outfit styling and coaching services for interview and job success, with over 70% of women supported successfully gaining employment.
We offer personalised one to one Career Coaching to support you in identifying next steps you can take, to secure a job interview.
If you have an upcoming job interview, we offer an Interview Styling and Coaching service. You will receive a complete, high-quality interview outfit and accessories (yours to keep) and personalised one to one interview coaching to help you succeed at your interview.
When you get the job, we’ll welcome you back to build a capsule wardrobe ready to start your new job (yours to keep).
All our services are free of charge and can be delivered in-person at our Stockport Centre, or remotely through on-line coaching and clothing parcels directly sent to you.
For more information or for a referral, please contact us with a name, contact details, and the desired appointment type to: 0161 974 0669 or greatermanchester@smartworks.org.uk
If you’re working with women supporting them into employment – please get in touch with the Smart Works Greater Manchester team to discuss working collaboratively: greatermanchester@smartworks.org.uk
Skills For Life - Volunteer Induction
Message from Chris Hughes (Stockport Homes)
We are running another of our exciting Volunteer Induction sessions in September – see attached flyer for details.
This short, practical course looks at what volunteering opportunities are available through Stockport Homes, as well as essential skills and knowledge for all our voluntary roles:
- Roles and boundaries
- Health and safety
- Appropriate language
- Boundaries and limitations
Great for anyone interested in giving something back, doing something positive and improving their own wellbeing.
Anyone wanting more information or to book a place should contact us:
- Tel: 0161 474 2862
- Email: customer.training@stockporthomes.org
- Visit: Skills for Life Plus (sk-y-light.org)
Priority will be given to Stockport Homes’ customers.
Answer Cancer Survey
Message from Answer Cancer GM
As part of our ongoing reporting we want to find out more what impact our Organisational Answer Cancer Champions are having on their communities and how they are encouraging cancer screening and helping to save lives! You can also win a £100 prize.
Study on Depression and Anxiety
Message from Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Join us in the world's largest study of depression & anxiety
Are you.. Aged 16 and living in the UK and are experiencing clinical levels of depression and/or anxiety, or have experienced these in the past?
We hope that 40000 people will take part. People with Bipolar disorder, BDD, OCD or related disorders are welcome to join.
Sign up today at www.gladstudy.org.uk
See poster for more details
GMCVO
Research ebulletin - August 2022
GM BAME Network eBulletin, August 2022
GM VCSE Leadership Group eBulletin: August 2022
Care Quality Commission
CQC update for healthcare professionals - 31st August 2022
News from the Care Quality Commission: August 2022
Patient Information Forum
August updates from the Patient Information Forum
Ambition for Ageing
Cost of living grants fund by Independent Age for charities and community organisations
Employers for Carers
Department of Health and Social Care
Adult Social Care Update: 25.08.22
Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire Strategic Clinical Networks
Rethink Mental Illness
Your latest updates from Rethink Mental Illness
Stockport Council
Healthline
14 Natural Ways to Improve Your Insulin Sensitivity
Almond, Soy, or Oat? The Benefits of Plant-based Milk Alternatives
Manchester Evening News
MyStockport - Thursday 1st September 2022
LGBTQ+ Bulletin - Thursday 1st September 2022
WHO
UN News World reaches ‘tragic milestone’ of one million COVID-19 deaths so far in 2022
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 1st September 2022
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 25th August 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
Visit our Information and Signposting directory
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.
