IRU- Thursday 12th January 2023
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5 Ways to Feel Good
From Stockport Council:
'As we move into 2023, Stockport Council have launched a new awareness campaign, giving residents the knowledge on how to feel more positive and get more out of life.'
COVID-19 – Vaccination clinic updates
The vaccination clinic at Trinity Methodist Church has now closed. Tame Valley Primary Care Network will continue to run clinics. For everyone else, vaccinations will be available via booked or walk in appointments at community pharmacy.
Pharmacies offering a walk-in service include:
Scorah Chemists
61 North Park Road
Bramhall
SK7 3LQ
Open every Tuesday, from Tuesday, 10 January
9am - 6pm - bookings/walk ins
Doses Available: boosters, first/second doses, paediatric doses after 3pm.
Scorah Chemists
87 Macclesfield Road
Hazel Grove
Stockport
SK7 6BG
Open every Monday from Monday, 9 January
9am - 6pm - bookings/walk ins
Doses available: boosters, first/second doses, no paediatric doses available at this site
Appointments can be booked via the National Booking Service, or by calling 119.
The Meno Hub
A new group set up for peri/post-menopausal women. This is a chance for women to connect and talk about their menopause. It will take place monthly at Heaton Norris Pavillion from 7-9pm. The future dates are Tuesday 17th Jan and Tuesday 21st Feb. For more information contact Claire on stockportswagn@gmail.com
Get on Board with capped weekly bus tickets
Choosing the bus to commute to work is now simpler and more affordable with the introduction of capped weekly bus tickets. A week of unlimited bus travel in Greater Manchester now costs £21 for adults.
The introduction of weekly capping is a further step towards a simpler fares structure for Greater Manchester that will integrate bus and tram travel by 2025, with rail services included by 2030.
Lower bus fares were introduced in Greater Manchester in September 2022, with single journeys capped at £2 for adults and £1 for children. A day of unlimited travel using any bus is capped at £5 for adults and £2.50 for children.
Individual bus operators may provide their own weekly bus ticket but only the 7 Day AnyBus Adult or Junior travelcard will allow you to travel all week with any operator within Greater Manchester.
You must have an ITSO smart card to load the travelcard on to – adults will need a get me there card or equivalent (Stagecoach Smart card for instance).
Find out more: https://tfgm.com/Get-On-Board
New “Energy Bills Discount Scheme” for businesses announced
Low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy referrals
Message from Paige Artus from Pure Innovations:
A team of experienced practitioners can support with a variety of mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression, through low-intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). With our help and support clients will learn to manage feelings and symptoms, with guidance to a successful recovery.
Please see the link below & poster attached for easy referrals into the IAPT service.
https://www.pureinnovations.co.uk/wellbeing-2/stockport-therapy-services/
This link can be used for both professional and self-referrals.
If anyone has any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Paige. paige.artus@pureinnovations.co.uk
SFL+ Greenfingers courses
Message from Christopher Hughes from Stockport Homes:
We have the first of this year’s SFL+ Greenfingers courses running on the 18 February.
Aimed at absolute beginners as well as experienced gardeners, these sessions are a great way to get out, learn new skills and meet people in a safe, relaxed and supportive environment.
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.
Walking groups
See attached posters for more information. Contact details are available on the posters or contact Ellie Unwin via ellie.unwin@pureinnovations.co.uk
Sensory loss training courses at Walthew House
Message from Sarah Mollitt from Walthew House:
We have two courses taking place here next month, which would be of interest to anyone with sight or hearing loss, their family members, or professionals who work with people with sensory loss.
Both courses last 4 hours, are free of charge to attend, and cover issues such as:
-Tips for making the most of your residual sight or hearing.
-An introduction to assistive technology (devices to aid communication, such as hearing aids, loop systems, magnifiers and much more.)
-An introduction to lip-reading and sign language (in the hearing loss session), or sighted guiding and practical tips (in the sight loss session).
-The support available both locally and further afield.
'Making the most of your hearing' - Monday 6th February, 9.30am - 1.30pm (book a free place - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/507472462797)
'Making the most of what you can see' - Monday 13th February, 9.30am - 1.30pm (book a free place - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/507490386407)
DigiKnow Digital Champion Induction Training
Make your new year’s resolution to help people in Stockport get online!
DigiKnow Digital champion training covers all you need to know to get started helping people locally to feel more confident to use computers.
The next two DigiKnow Digital Champions sessions are taking place in January and February:
Tuesday 10th January: 10am-2.30pm
Tuesday 14th February: 10am-2.30pm.
Follow up support to find a role or run classes available after the training. You can book on this free and friendly session HERE
Telephone volunteer befrienders with Rescare
Become a telephone friend with Age UK
Stockport Council Suicide Awareness for Professionals training
Message from Grant Louche:
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.
Course Details:
Delivery Time: 2.5 hours
No prior experience required
- 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
The next sessions available are scheduled for:
Wednesday 15th February 2023 13.30-16.00
Thursday 23rd February 2023 09.30-12.00
Thursday 2nd March 2023 13.30-16.00
Wednesday 22nd March 2023 09.30-12.00
To book a place for any of the sessions, please CTRL & click on the following link:
SUICIDE AWARENESS FOR PROFESSIONALS BOOKING FORM
If you require any further information, please email info@wellbeing@stockport.gov.uk
Brinnington Jobs Fair
New year, new role? Come along to the Brinnington Jobs Fair!
Looking for new opportunities? Want to meet employers who are hiring now? Just looking for help and advice with your CV or cost of living support? Come down to the Brinnington Jobs Fair on 26th January 2023!
Whatever stage you’re at in your career, there will be stallholders who are actively recruiting who can chat with you about options and roles available. Get your CV checked by experts, plus speak to local support services that can help you to manage your finances and get help with the rising cost of living that is impacting everyone.
Every entrant will get a voucher for a FREE bacon or egg butty and a hot drink.
Join us at Brinnington Community Centre (SK5 8ER) from 11am – 4pm.
Book your place via Eventbrite, or just turn up on the day to see what’s on offer.
Maternity services for partners survey
Message from Healthwatch Oldham:
'The Care Quality Commission (CQC) in partnership with Healthwatch Oldham, Healthwatch Rochdale and Action Together have created this survey with the aim to gather the views and feedback from partners* who have supported birthing people to access maternity services. This can include attending prenatal appointments, post-natal appointments, labour and delivery.'
Early Pregnancy Loss Survey
Message from Meg Hill, Chair of the Stockport Maternity Voices Partnership:
We have coproduced a survey to gain insight into families' experiences of early pregnancy loss.
This survey is open not just to those who have experienced the loss personally but partners, co and biological parents to ensure that we understand the experience of all people who go through early pregnancy loss.
The survey will run until the end of January.
Care Quality Commission
How well do you understand how CQC is changing?
Sector3
Stockport Youth Alliance, Zuto Make a Difference Fund, Suicide Awareness Training and more!
Stockport Council
Stockport Startwell begin a week of 'live' virtual sessions to support your child's development
Keeping healthy in the New Year
Manchester Evening News
WHO
WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situational Report – 5th January 2023
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
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