1. Urging residents of Stoke-on-Trent to contact their GP if they’re worried about signs of dementia

    Advice and Information -

    By seeking help from your GP and getting an early diagnosis can get the right support in place to live well with dementia.

  2. World Alzheimer's Month 2022

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    Each September is a global opportunity to raise awareness, educate, support and to challenge the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's disease and all the types of dementia.

  3. A Week in the City with Jackie

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    Last week, the team continued to work hard on the long-term condition priority project, which was determined as our annual priority thanks to the local Stokies sharing their primary health and social care concerns with us.

  4. Shaping our workplan: What matters to you?

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    Each year, your local Healthwatch puts together a work programme that reflects the health and social care needs of the area.

  5. What should you expect after a dementia diagnosis

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    Receiving a dementia diagnosis can be a life-changing event, but knowing what support is available to you and what steps to take next can help you or a loved one process the diagnosis and plan for the future.

  6. Building Better Opportunities Event

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    We are working in collaboration with The Royal Association for Deaf People to organise an inclusive event with BSL interpreters as part of their Building Better Opportunities (BBO) project.

  7. Strut Safe – Helpline to Keep People Company When Walking Home Alone

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    Strut Safe is a free phone service in the UK to help people who need to feel safe and supported when walking home late at night.

  8. Virtual Visit to the Royal Stoke University Hospital Fracture Clinic

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    Due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus Pandemic and the former suspension of the Enter and View Programme, Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent took the opportunity to pilot a series of virtual visits to ensure that public conversations, experiences and concerns can continually be shared with their local Healthwatch.

  9. ECS Stoke Citizens Inquiry Community Event

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    If you have concerns or ideas on how to improve the community's health and wellbeing, join one of ECS's upcoming Stoke Citizens Inquiry Community Events.

  10. ‘Review culture’ is on the rise, yet only one in ten feed back on health services.

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    Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent appeals for more people to feedback on NHS care.

  11. Only 7% of people had a good understanding of gynaecological symptoms before experiencing them

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    When asked if they had a good understanding of gynaecological issues before it happened to them or a friend or family member:
    • Only 5% said they had a good understanding of gynaecological cancers
    • Only 7% said they had a good understanding of gynaecological symptoms
    • 5% said they had a good understanding of HPV (human papilloma virus)
    • 15% said they had a good understanding of cervical screening

  12. How to access mental health support if you have gender, sexuality or relationship diversity

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.