Healthwatch Round Up Thursday 6 June 2024
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Save The Date: Making it Real Conference
Save the date! Together with Stockport Council, we’ll be hosting our ‘Making it Real’ Conference on Wednesday 31 July, and you’re invited!
Those who join us will have the opportunity to hear the results of our research into people's experiences of adult social care in Stockport. We'll be shining the spotlight on the Making it Real Board and how our local community is working in partnership with the council to shape the future of social care.
Following on from our Healthwatch Network Event in February, we’ll share our Healthwatch Stockport priorities for 2024-2025 (what we’ll be focusing on) in response to what you told us. You said, we’re doing!
More details will follow as we countdown to our big event, so for now, block out the afternoon of 31 July in your calendar!
31 July 12pm – 3:30pm
Stockport Masonic Guildhall, 169 Wellington Rd South, SK1 3UA
What is the Making it Real Board?
Stockport's Making it Real Board unites people with lived experience of using adult social services in Stockport. The Board works together to help improve the lives and experiences of people who use adult social care services in Stockport. They listen to individuals, family members and carers to make sure we understand what’s important to them, also ensuring their voice is at the centre of everything we do.
The Making it Real Board is looking for new members!
To get involved, email richard.currie@stockport.gov.uk.
Mental Health Support Service for Black African Women Launches in Stockport
Details from Sector 3
Ustawi is a new culturally appropriate support service for African women living with severe mental health difficulties in Stockport.
They will be holding a launch event so that you can learn about their approaches to re-dress mental health in the community. You too can hear from various experienced guest speakers, professionals and women with lived experience.
There is also an opportunity to showcase your own work at the marketplace, network, enjoy entertainment and more.
Friday 14 June, 10.30am - 2.30pm
26 St Petersgate, Stockport
Contact ustawi@mamahealthandpoverty.org
British Asian Women Awards - Stockport Winner
Press Release from Make A Difference
Congratulations to Stockport’s own Nadia Ali who won the Community Achievement of the Year Award at the British Asian Women Awards last week for her tireless work in supporting and integrating communities into their local areas!
These awards aim to offer a platform to award and recognise the hard work, grit and determination of the women that are the driving force behind various industries and businesses.’
The awards go across all parts of life and Nadia Ali, the lead of Stockport Women and Girls’ Network and CEO of Make a Difference, won the Community Achievement of the Year Award 2024.
To find out more about the work of Stockport Women and Girls’ Network and Make a Difference, visit www.makeadifferencegm.co.uk
Get Involved: Nominations Open for Pennine Care People Awards
Details from Ellen Brookes, Pennine NHS Foundation Trust
Nominations for the Pennine Care People Awards are officially open! Pennine are keen to encourage nominations for their Community Choice category.
Chosen by patients, carers, families, or partners, our community choice award recognises a fantastic team/individual who makes a difference. They’ll go above and beyond to make sure services are the best they can be, always treating everyone with kindness and respect. To nominate, click on the links below:
Top tips for a good nomination
The deadline is midnight on Friday 12 July 2024.
Submission support and adjustments
If you need any support or reasonable adjustments to submit your nomination:
pcn.tr.EqualityDiversityInclusion@nhs.net or communications.penninecare@nhs.net or
Stockport Advocacy Learning Disability Conference
Details from Stockport Advocacy
Some of the Healthwatch Stockport team will be joining Stockport Advocacy for their annual Learning Disability Conference on Friday 21 June! The event coincides with Learning Disability Week, which raises awareness, aims to smash stigma and discrimination and campaigns for a fair society.
The Conference will be a fantastic opportunity to reflect on feedback from the 2023 Conference, where those living with/caring for someone with a learning disability, shared what life is like for them. The event will also reveal what has happened since to help improve their experiences, and open up the floor to further feedback and questions.
On the day there will be some fun activities with line dancing, live music, food and more.
This event has been organised by Stockport Advocacy in partnership with Supportability, Pure Innovations, Disability Stockport, Walthew House and Stockport Council.
To attend, email Info@stockportadvocacy.org.uk
Age UK Confidence Exercise Class
Details from Age UK Stockport
Age UK Stockport together with Life Leisure, are running a Confidence Class for all abilities. The classes are inspired by their hugely successful confidence walks, which focus on everyday movements to improve strength, stability and general fitness. No need to book.
Tuesdays 10am - 11am
A free confidence class will be held at Life Leisure Houldsworth Village, Broadstone Rd, Reddish SK5 7AT
ND-SK
Details from ND Matters
ND Matters' monthly meet-ups will resume on Thursday 13 June. These meet-ups offer a regular, welcoming space for neurodivergent adults to connect and share their experiences.
Thursday 13 June, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
The Arden Arms, Stockport
Email info@ndmatters.com for more details
Learning Disability Wellbeing Event
Details from Lizzie Austin, Pure Innovations
To celebrate Learning Disability Week, Pure Innovations are holding a free Wellbeing Event in partnership with NHS Pennine Care and Viaduct Care.
20 June, 9am – 3pm
Vernon Park, Stockport
The event will have information stands covering menopause, Talking Therapies, sexual health, exercise and sessions around signing, chair based exercises and more.
See the attached flyer below
National Awareness Days/weeks
Men's Health Week - 10-16 June
The week aims to raise awareness of men’s health and encourage men to seek help to address any health concerns that they may be experiencing. Men's Health Week (MHW) is designed to give all boys and men access to the information, services and treatment they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives.
Carers' Week - 10- 16 June
Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognises the contribution they make to families and communities throughout the UK. It also helps people who don't think of themselves as having caring responsibilities to identify as carers and access much-needed support.
Cervical Screening Awareness Week - 17-23 June
Cervical Screening Awareness week aims to encourage all women and those with a cervix to have regular cervical screening. The week also promotes reassurance around any fears or embarrassment that some may have concerning taking the test.
Learning Disability Week 17– 23 June
Learning Disability Week raises awareness of what life is like if you have a learning disability. This year the theme is “Do you see me?”, which is all about being seen, heard and valued.
Groundwork 'Support to Succeed'
Details from Edward Taiwo, Groundwork Greater Manchester
Support to Succeed provides free one-to-one support to help people take the first steps towards employment, combat anxiety and social isolation and mentoring through personalised support if they are:
- Aged 19 or over and not in work
- Live in Stockport
- Not on any other employment programme
They also run workshops on financial and debt advice, as well as organising activities for people to keep active and interacting with others. Groundwork is active in Stockport, but any eligible resident in Greater Manchester can be supported through their partners.
If you or someone you know would benefit from this service, contact:
Edward.Taiwo@groundwork.org.uk
Further Training Courses Coming Up
Details from Chris Hughes, Stockport Homes
Stockport Homes are running another free Skills for Life (SFL+) courses and additonal training opportunities across the area:
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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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.
