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Advice and Information -
The continuing cost of living crisis is negatively affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. -
Advice and Information -
Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to go about getting one. -
Advice and Information -
The cost-of-living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is available to help you cover the cost of your medication. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
Advice and Information -
With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available. -
Advice and Information -
A new scheme could see women across England save hundreds of pounds yearly on their Hormone Replacement Therapy with a prepayment certificate. -
Advice and Information -
Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
Advice and Information -
Around one in five GP visits are for non-medical problems. Many things that affect our health can’t be treated by doctors or medicine alone. This includes loneliness, money problems, housing, education or employment status. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
Response -
Our response to NHS England's announcement on travel options for people facing long waits for care. -
Blog -
We share the key trends in what people from different ethnic minority groups are telling us, and propose steps the NHS can take towards equity in care. -
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Care Quality Commission has today published its annual State of Care report, highlighting that a combination of cost-of-living crisis and workforce pressures risks ‘unfair care’ for many people. Read our response. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.
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Are you passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing in Stockport? Do you have lived experience of mental health issues? If it’s yes to both, please read on to discover a new and exciting opportunity! -
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Four areas where you can improve support for people diagnosed with diabetes -
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As Remembrance Day approaches, we hear from army veteran Shaun about how long waiting times affected his ability to access NHS care. -
Advice and Information -
Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
News -
Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
News -
Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
News -
Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
News -
Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
Report -
Read the latest newsletter from Healthwatch Stockport. Available online or for you to order a copy. -
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NHS Industrial action in December 2023 and January 2024 -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Christmas Message and useful contacts for over the festive period. -
Advice and Information -
Practical advice to keep yourself well this Winter and information on how to access health and care services in Stockport. -
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Technology and information are key to managing diabetes: Natalie's story -
News -
In July last year, we published our findings of experiences you shared about trying to get cancer care. Thanks to this insight, the NHS has simplified their process so people can better understand what to expect. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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We look at the action the Government is planning to take on an issue that young people first raised with us in 2022. -
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Communities across England have made it clear that NHS dentistry needs to be fixed – so it’s affordable and accessible. Read more about our evidence and what changes we’re calling for the NHS and Government to make. -
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This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Our new blog brings together some of the key challenges people have shared about cervical screening with local Healthwatch and outlines the steps we are taking nationally to address those. -
Advice and Information -
Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe. -
Advice and Information -
National HIV Testing Week is a campaign which runs from 5 - 11 February, to promote regular testing amongst the most affected population groups. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
News -
Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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‘Share for Better Care’, a new campaign launched by Healthwatch to help address health inequalities across England. -
Advice and Information -
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know. -
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Have you tried to access Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), or are you the parent or carer of someone who has? -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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NHS England has today announced the rollout of ‘Martha’s Rule’ in hospitals across England from April, enabling patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.
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Advice and Information -
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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Healthwatch and national organisations representing patients and NHS leaders express concerns over Royal Mail plans to delay bulk mail of NHS appointment letters. -
Response -
As part of the dental recovery plan, dental practices will benefit from extra cash for taking on new NHS patients from today, Friday 1 March, to improve access. Read our response. -
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport. -
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Read our response to the increase in fees for NHS dental care.
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Healthwatch Stockport's Information Round-up is published every week. Read about the latest news, updates and events in Stockport.