The Community Hub

Short term support empowering people to live independently

How does it work?

By reducing social isolation and loneliness, more people are able to enjoy a good quality of life.

Community Support is part of The Stockport Support Hub and our partnership work with Disability Stockport, Stockport Homes and SPARC has created a collaborative offer that provides specialist support from a wide range of experienced, local organisations.

Am I eligible?

To access support from The Community Hub, you need to:

  • Be over 18 years old (or be a whole family needing support)
  • Live in Stockport
  • Be able to leave your property and access the community independently

We take referrals through Stockport Support Hub and their online referral form can be found here.

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Stronger Together

Changing circumstances in our lives can have an impact on mental and physical health, effecting everyday life. We work to identify how clients would like to get involved in their community, using their own experiences to help themselves, their families and the wider network.

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  • 1:1 Introduction Support
  • Signposting
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Education opportunities
  • Peer Support Groups
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What we also facilitate

The Community Hub team facilitate some weekly social groups, providing safe and welcoming spaces where people can connect, share experiences, and receive support from peers.

Our Community Development team work to support these types of community groups to grow and prosper. Through help with funding applications, finding volunteers and signposting.

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  • Tailored employment support for veterans and families
  • 10% discount at Pure Coffee
  • Guaranteed job interviews for Armed Forces job seekers
  • Connections through Thrive Together & SAFCO partnerships
  • Support for Armed Forces events and commemorations

Looking for Armed Forces support?

Pure Innovations is proud to champion and support the Armed Forces Community including those currently serving, veterans, reservists, cadet force volunteers, and their families.

Our dedicated Link Worker helps Armed Forces community members navigate local services and build strong, supportive networks across Stockport and Greater Manchester

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Additional Wellbeing Support

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Mental wellbeing support for adults
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Help with getting online and improving digital skills
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Free, safe and anonymous support for young people
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Immediate crisis management and emotional support
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Your Voice Matters

Do you have a lived experience of Mental Health Services in Stockport?

Our ‘Your Voice Matters’ Lived Experience Panel enables you to:

  • Work with services to need the needs of those living in Stockport
  • Connect with others and share lived experiences
  • Talk openly and confidentially in a safe and supportive environment
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Community Case Studies

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Pete, Table Tennis Champion

Pete has always been very active; a proud member of Stockport Lads Club, playing sports from a young age in and around Stockport at any chance he could get. Now 73, Pete suffers with Alzheimer’s after being diagnosed 18 months ago and despite regular care from his nearby family, is admittedly losing his confidence and independence. Working alongside Adult Social…
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Debra’s Story

Approaching her 90th birthday, Debra had recently moved to the area to be closer to her family. Each week, Debra attended a social lunch group which offers the chance to make friends, have honest and open conversations whilst connecting to likeminded people. However, the group was set to be put on pause for 5 weeks and those close to Debra…
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Diane’s Story

For the last 15 years, Diane had been caring for her mum who suffered with severe dementia before sadly passing away at the end of last year. Caring around-the-clock for her mum took up most of Diane’s time, leaving little for herself to enjoy. Lost, isolated and depressed, Diane found it extremely difficult to embrace life as normal; leaving the…
Read Story Diane’s Story
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Ben’s Retirement Journey

Retirement has the potential to unlock the best in all of us. Reduced stress, more time to spend with your loved ones doing the things you like, when you like. However, the routine and responsibility you have adhered to for all those years no longer applies, and as Ben found out it is easy to start feeling isolated and cutting…
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Ell’s Boxing It Off

Ell suffers with Autism and ADHD, experiencing symptoms of psychosis alongside a rare disease that enables tumours to appear over her body and unfortunately, the lasting effects has resulted in Ell’s mental health declining and forcing her to take time off work. Ell’s wife found it increasingly difficult to balance becoming a full time carer for Ell whilst working her…
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Siobhan’s Story

Siobhan suffers from high levels of anxiety, depression and physical health issues which effect her every day life, and whilst waiting for an appointment at the hospital, is looking after her 6 year old son. Siobhan was referred to the Community Hub and despite feeling very isolated, was open to understanding more about what they had to offer. It’s thought…
Read Story Siobhan’s Story