IRU- Friday 27th October 2023

Welcome to this week's Information Round-up! 

October has certainly been busy! And this week's IRU is no different, filled with events that are taking us into November. Have a read below and share to colleagues, family and friends!

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Get to know who’s who at your GP practice

Message from NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care:

A new campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the new roles which now form part of many general practice (GP) teams.

It features health professionals working in Greater Manchester, who are part of multi-disciplinary teams, who explain their roles and how they can support patients.

Services in general practice and the community are being transformed to make it easier for patients to access a wider range of help from general practice, closer to home by phone or online. The general practice team has expanded to include a wide range of healthcare professionals who work alongside GPs and nurses to ensure patients receive the care they need as quickly as possible. This includes Clinical Pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Paramedics, Physician Associates, Mental Health Therapists, Social Prescribing Link Workers and many more.

Over 1600 staff have now been recruited into new roles in Greater Manchester as part of the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme and they have already made a real impact in general practice and in the community delivering care to patients.

For more information, please visit www.gmintegratedcare.org.uk/whoswhoatyourGP

Video Links – for many (but not all) of the roles

Advanced Clinical Practitioner - https://youtu.be/P5mgHrtXWQY

Care Co-ordinator - https://youtu.be/4Gmyqq8pqbQ and https://youtu.be/8RgMJ0Ipsho

Community Pharmacist - https://youtu.be/LhcSr7BovYA

First Contact Physiotherapist -  https://youtu.be/LuKZoDHlAA4

Focused Care Practitioner - https://youtu.be/fJwYOHTUgMs and https://youtu.be/FhtGllRidAU

General Practitioner (GP) - https://youtu.be/sXIPiOd0Occ

Nurse Practitioner - https://youtu.be/8VR3CEtXmrk 

Practice Nurse - https://youtu.be/fTUoIVM-sME 

Social Prescriber - https://youtu.be/NYdcA-fAB6s  

Noise Academy Sessions

Noise Academy is an independent organisation that delivers arts like DJ Skills, Music production, Rapping/ Writing/structuring and Beatboxing using the most high-quality equipment. 

We are currently working with a number of organisations throughout the UK, such as Elysium Care, MAC community Care and Barnardos to name a few. We have recently partnered up with a music studio in Stockport and will be delivering sessions from Monday 30th October.

Our current offer is a FREE 1.5 hour taster session for new students. Through our fully inclusive approach, we can tailor our sessions to meet the specific needs, age, or ability of each student.

Please see below.

At Noise Academy we provide uniquely tailored DJ and music production courses to engage, motivate and support mental well-being for those suffering from a variety of mental health challenges. Our aim is to provide guidance to help individuals unlock their musical potential as well as support them with their personal development.

Through our mentoring sessions, whether it be 1:1 or small groups we aim to help our students to develop on a social and emotional level giving them the tools they need to re-engage in other parts of their lives. Our sessions can have a positive impact on students’ development across all areas such as social skills, communication, confidence and sensory processing, as well as give them a creative pathway to express themselves and channel their emotions in a positive way, ultimately reducing stress and improving emotional and behavioural problems

Find out more here

Kidz to Adultz North

Wednesday 1st November 2023

Manchester Central.

A comprehensive exhibition that brings together a wide range of products, services, and organisations dedicated to supporting children and young adults with disabilities and additional needs. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the latest innovations, assistive technologies, mobility aids, and educational resources all under one roof. We also have a full diverse programme of free CPD and educational seminars. The event attracts professionals, experts, and individuals from various fields related to disabilities and special needs. It provides an excellent platform for networking, connecting with like-minded individuals, and fostering valuable relationships with industry leaders, service providers, and support organisations.

For more information please visit our website www.kidzexhibitions.co.uk or contact kidzteam@disabledliving.co.uk.

Signpost for Carers Carers Rights Day and other upcoming events

Carers Rights Day is coming up on Thursday 23rd November.

This year we will be focussing on the Cost of Living and the support available to carers in Stockport. We will be working with our partners to put on a range of sessions at the Heatons Centre, some of which are already listed on our website.

Our latest list of activities planned for November, attached, and on our website at www.signpostforcarers.org.uk/signpost-events

Please take a moment to look through Activity Link and share it with any carers or former carers in Stockport who might like to join us.

Festive fun for dog lovers and Christmas Shoppers in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Thursday 30th November 2023 6pm to 9pm

 St Peter’s Parish Centre, Hazel Grove SK7 4EA.

Find the perfect gifts, win big on our tombola and enjoy a very special performance from the Little Signers sign language choir.  Plus don’t miss our children’s activities - there’s fun for all the family!

Tickets are £5 (accompanied under 16s go free) and include a free mince pie and mulled wine or soft drink.

All proceeds will help train hearing dogs to transform the lives of deaf people across the UK.  All the family can join in with the fun, including the chance to meet our clever canines and learning how they change the life of deaf people.

It’s not to be missed! To book a ticket go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hearing-dogs-christmas-shopping-night-tickets-724213812007  

Climate change training

Message from Liz Atherton, Climate Action Now:

Are you interested in climate change and want to improve your knowledge? Do you want to explore how your community could take climate change action?

Whatever your starting point, this fully-funded course will guide you through climate change, impacts and actions. You'll end the day by pledging actions you'll take and you'll get your Carbon Literacy certification.

Stockport Council are funding this course as part of their Climate Action Now work to help make Stockport a climate-friendly borough. Through the course we hope that more people will start delivering Carbon Literacy and other climate actions. 

Date: Wednesday 1st November

Time: 9:30 am - 4:30pm

Venue: Stockport Art Gallery

Cost: Free

Qualification: You will get your Carbon Literacy certification

Eligibility: You need to be active in a community in Stockport

To sign up or have a chat about the course, contact Liz at stockportcan@stockport.gov.uk

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