Stockport Updates
Active Ageing
Active Ageing is a new programme and campaign aimed at helping individuals aged 55+ who have experienced a significant life event by supporting them to become more physically active as part of a healthy lifestyle. They are looking to work more closely with Pharmacies to engage with patients who could benefit from access to this programme. For more information view this letter for Pharmacies or contact Ross.mcguigan@lifeleisure.net.
Nutrition & hydration pilot
Pharmacy teams can get resources to help improve nutrition and hydration in older and vulnerable people in Stockport, as part of a new pilot in some areas of Greater Manchester. The resources available include staff training/education, information booklets for patients/customers, and paper armbands that help identify people who may be at risk due to low BMI. Pharmacies may also find this visual checklist helpful. For more information, contact your local project lead: Siobhan McKenna, 07764 734746, smckenna@ageuksalford.org.uk.
Guide to booking interpreters
Stockport CCG has produced this fantastic guide to help pharmacy staff understand the needs of speakers of other languages, and with booking interpreters and translators.
