IRU - Thursday 26th July 2023

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Stockport Psychological Wellbeing Service  

Message regarding Self help services

Stockport Psychological Wellbeing Service is a mental health charity offering one-to-one support and structured courses for anyone experiencing common mental health problems.   

This is a free NHS adult service commissioned in Stockport for anyone aged 16+ years old wishing to access primary care mental health support.    

Our service: We provide assessment, and treatment in the form of low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (LICBT), for mild-to-moderate symptoms of common mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, stress, panic and sleep disturbance. Assessments and treatments can be delivered via the telephone, online or face-to-face in one of our many venues across the borough of Stockport. All clinical decisions are made in collaboration with our clients/patients, and we update GPs regularly throughout a client’s/patient’s treatment.” 

PLEASE NOTE: We are NOT an emergency or crisis service and patients should be referred to appropriate emergency services if required.  

Individuals can self-refer in the following ways and we would recommend clients self-referring online via our website:    

• Self-referring online via our Self-Help Services website Stockport Psychological Wellbeing Service - Self Help (selfhelpservices.org.uk) 

• Telephoning our admin team directly on 0161 480 2020 where a member of the admin team will discuss the referral over the phone  

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact our admin team by calling

0161 480 2020

stockporttalkingtherapies@thebiglifegroup.com 

Dangers of open water swimming

Message from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS)

On average. 400 people drown in the UK each year – some individuals survive drowning events, but, many are left with severe, life changing injuries.  

Given the nature of what we do, we see the dangers. And we know all too well the horrors of what can happen if it goes wrong. 

While a dip in a lake, canal, reservoir, river or sea can seem like the perfect way to cool off during a heatwave, it is never a good idea and can lead to tragedy. Whether you are a strong swimmer of not, water can be unpredictable and dangerous. Even on a hot day, open water can be incredibly cold and can cause your body to go into shock, making swimming extremely difficult. 

Please remember: 

• Unsupervised water – There are hidden dangers lurking under the surface such as deep and cold water, debris and underwater currents which can result in drowning. 

• Keep an eye out – Children should always be supervised when they are in or around water. 

• Don’t be pushy – Never run, push, or jump on others when in a swimming pool or at a beach and if you see someone in difficulty tell a lifeguard of call 999. 

• On the water – If out in a boat or canoe always wear a life jacket. 

Do you need help getting online? 

Message from Digiknow

We can help you learn how to do things online, even if you do not have access to the internet at home. Getting online is easier than you think!  

There are free to use public computers and WIFI in libraries. And, library staff can help you to get online  

Call the DigiKnow Helpline on 07724 2177888 for: 

• Help to get online 
• Loan of a laptop, tablet or smartphones 
• Data to access the internet 
• Local digital skills classes

You can buy a low-cost refurbished device, which also comes with help from a Digital Champion to get online.

Call 0161 476 2777 for details!

Wellbeing Café 

Learn Techniques & Strategies to improve your wellbeing.

The Wellbeing Café is a FREE information session for adults to support them in reducing the risk of falling and give confidence with balance and walking.

Wednesday 2nd August - 10:00-12:00.

Avondale Life Leisure, in the upstairs viewing area (lifts onsite)

Contact Rhian rhian.waterhouse@nhs.net for more info. 

Meno Walk and Talk 

Join us on the last Friday of every month for a stroll around the park.  

 meet inside Vernon Park Café

Last Friday of every month at 11.30am.  

The peer support group will still meet as normal on these dates.  

For more information please contact the Community Hub team on

0161 804 4416 or

communityhub@pureinnovations.co.uk  

Menopause Cafe Starting 1st of September  

Come and join our friendly peer support group

• Connect with other women

• Talk openly and confidentially  

• Receive information and support from our qualified Menopause Wellness Practitioners  

• Access our resources and enjoy free tea & coffee  

 Every Friday 10@00am – 12:00pm 

 Pure Coffee, Vernon Park, SK1 4AR 

Monthly Advice Pop-Up  

Olive Branch, Edgeley 

2c Castle Street, Edgeley, Stockport, SK39AB 

Drop in for a chat and a brew 

Meet your local GM Police Officers 

Get benefit and job advice 

Ask about Healthy Start Voucher's and the new Cost of Living Helpline 

Every last Thursday of the month 

The Together Centre

The Together Centre’s unique Eco-therapy Adult Daycare Provision; Together Allotments - More information attached if you could very kindly circulate and/or display 

Empowering Adults aged 16+ with learning disabilities and/or long-term health needs, to explore new interests by taking part in a range of inclusive allotment activities. We meet with people to arrange a personally designed programme where they can be supported on a one-to-one basis or in a larger group – it’s completely your choice! Anything from ‘planting’ - ‘harvesting’ - ‘seed-sowing’ or even other ‘fun activities’ helps people to enjoy themselves, develop friendships and learn new and everlasting skills - We’ve even helped people to realise their ambition of growing their own fruit and vegetables! 

Book your FREE TASTER DAY! 

Open Monday - Friday; 9.00 - 3.00PM

The Together Centre, 287 Birch Lane, Dukinfield SK16 5AU 

Leanne.Bold@thetogethercentre.org.uk to

0161 366 1987

Free Batch cooking classes with Cracking Good Food  

Life Leisure Brinnington, SK5 8LS,  

Mondays 7th. 14th, 21st, and 28th August (1pm – 3pm) 

To book email : info@crackinggoodfood.org 

077548236073 

FREE! Family friendly cooking classes this summer and autumn! 

Sundays – Life Leisure Brinnington  

13th - 20th - 27th August  

10th - 17th - 24th September 

1st October  

Ingredients, equipment and lunch provided – All welcome (under 18's with adult only) 

info@cracknggoodfood.org  

077548236073 

Stockport Mind

Stockport Mind have released more dates for their free Connect 5 mental wellbeing training. Training has been previously hailed as "inspiring, valuable and empowering" as it enables us to provide better mental health support, break down barriers, raise awareness and understanding and ultimately improve wellbeing and conversation across Stockport.  

Training is planned to run until August only dependent on demand so book a place today! 

Connect 5 is underpinned by the 'five ways to mental wellbeing' and evidence-based theory so not only will the modules offer you the skills and techniques to help others and you will gain the knowledge to better look after your own. 

Module one 

August 9th Book now 

Module two (please book only if you've completed module one) 

August 14th Book now (online) 

Module three (please book only if you've completed modules one and two) 

August 30th Book now (Online) 

Citizens Advice 

Training Offer from Citizens Advice Good Help

The training provides some insight and practical tips and tricks for dealing with Energy and Debt queries you might get.

Learning outcomes:

● Determine what constitutes an advice emergency

● Practical steps to take if you have an energy or debt issue

● Options and resources you can use.

● Things to consider and look out for.

Aim - Provide frontline staff/those with little or no knowledge of debt and energy advice with practical skills to better support and empower clients. Suitable for: Frontline staff who initially deal with or triage clients.  

Dates:

Tuesday 1st August - 10am  

Thursday 17th August - 1.30pm  

Friday 25th August - 10am  

Thursday 7th Sept - 1.30pm  

To sign up please fill in our form here 

Any questions? Please email: business-support@casort.org 

Atrial fibrillation and stroke  

This survey is looking to understand public views on how date from health records is used for research purposes and how it can be used to predict when someone is at risk of developing atrial fibrillation or having a stroke  

Taking part will involve completed a short ONLINE survey (approx. 5 minutes) 

This study is looking for: 

1. Diagnosis of a heart condition (e.g. atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease etc.) 

2. A permanent pacemaker 

3. Previous stroke 

More about this opportunity: 

1. Findings will be used to inform a study looking to improve the way that atrial fibrillation (AF) and stoke are managed and treated and ultimately reduce the number of people who experience stroke of AF complications. 

2. It is being carried out by a team based at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in collaboration with the university of Liverpool. 

PPI Experience- Research on Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke (onlinesurveys.ac.uk) 

Young Onset dementia scoping meeting 

Our objectives  

Establish a Greater Manchester wide group to steer and drive the priorities from across all localities and Greater Manchester for people affected by young onset dementia (YOD) and rarer forms. 

 Scope out and review current services and resources within Greater Manchester (GM) 

Consider the demand/need and how feasible a model could be adopted for setting up a GM wide support group 

Work with localities to review and refresh the ‘GM Approach to YOD and rarer forms’; the link here Greater Manchester Approach to Young Onset Dementia and Rarer Forms.  

· Collate and review evidence based/public facing resources; and ensure that all information and resources are shared widely 

Please join us to support the development of this project  

• We are looking for interested parties to join our project group and guide this work in meeting setting and meeting our objectives, over the next two years.  

• This includes people living with dementia, carers, and practitioners who work with people affected by dementia, voluntary sector organisations, national groups and people who commission services.  

• Our first meeting will take place on Monday 24th July, 12 – 13:15, via MS Teams.  

• At the first meeting we will provide an overview of proposed project objectives, consider our priorities for action and agree next steps. 

Please contact Helen Pratt (Project Manager - Dementia United) if you would like more information or for a link/calendar invite to join the meeting  

Email: helen.pratt5@nhs.net 

Stockport Council 

Stockport Town of Culture Public Engagement 

Stockport has been selected to be Greater Manchester Town of Culture for 2023.  We are currently designing the detailed programme and want it to provide opportunities for everyone in Stockport to be active and creative.  We particularly want activities to celebrate the people, places and stories of Stockport   We’d love to hear from you about what you’d like to see happening during Town of Culture and the longer term legacy you’d like it to have. 

Consultation Closes 31 August 2023 

GMCVO eBulletin - July 23 

GMCVO eBulletin - July 2023 

GMLPC Friday Focus - 21st July 2023

https://mailchi.mp/gmlpc/gmlpc-newsletter-3246296?e=92abd89374

Social Enterprise bulletin July 2023

Social Enterprise bulletin July 2023 (gmcvo.org.uk) 

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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