The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced changes to rules on gatherings in Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and East Lancashire after seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases. The announcement impacts on the households of 287,000 Stockport residents and follows an increasing trend in … [Read more...]
News for: Coronavirus Health
Stockport warns of rising Covid-19 infections
Stockport Council is reminding residents of measures to reduce the spread of Covid-19, following a spike in cases in the borough. Stockport has fortunately seen low rates of Covid-19 infection throughout the pandemic, relative to other boroughs in Greater Manchester and communities nationwide. … [Read more...]
TfGM and police step up engagement as face covering use falls on public transport
Police, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and public transport operators will increase their presence on the city's transport network as they report a reduction in compliance with face covering rules. It has been mandatory to wear a face covering on public transport in England since 15th … [Read more...]
Face coverings: when to wear one and how to make your own
Following the UK government's announcement that face coverings would be mandatory in shops and supermarkets in England from 24th July, new guidance has been published on what constitutes a face covering and how to make one at home. Wearing a face covering is also required when on public … [Read more...]
Carecall ask for help entertaining Stockport residents in self-isolation
Carecall, Stockport's 24/7 telemonitoring and falls response service, have put out a call for donations of entertainment packages for local residents in self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic. During June, the team have been delivering complimentary ‘entertainment packages’ for those who … [Read more...]
New opening times for Stockport coronavirus helpline
The Coronavirus helpline for vulnerable people across Stockport will this week be changing to new opening times to reflect its current demand. It comes as the Council has helped thousands of the most vulnerable people in the Borough who have been offered support and advice over the last few … [Read more...]
Care homes and GPs adopt new technology to aid coronavirus response
Care homes and GP practices in Greater Manchester have adopted new technology to better monitor early signs of instability during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new digital reporting system has been adopted by care homes and healthcare settings in the city-region and the technology has allowed for … [Read more...]
Coronavirus heat map agreed by council leaders
Council leaders in Greater Manchester have agreed in principle to a publicly available heat map of coronavirus cases the city-region, as the infection rate remains almost double the UK average, the Manchester Evening News has reported. In a press briefing, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations praise work of mental health and wellbeing teams during lockdown
Stockport charity, Pure Innovations, have praised the work of its mental health and wellbeing teams during the coronavirus pandemic. Much of the charity's teams' work centres on breaking social isolation, however they were faced with the challenge of social distancing. In recent weeks Pure … [Read more...]
Stockport residents take positive steps to improve their emotional wellbeing
This Mental Health Awareness Week Stockport residents have been encouraged to share within their community information about several new emotional wellbeing and mental health services launched recently, including the Big White Wall. The theme of the week is ‘kindness’, and the sharing of … [Read more...]
Stockport carer speaks with Prince William
Suraya Alvi, a Stockport carer, has been given the opportunity to speak with HRH Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, thanks to the Care Workers Charity. Prince William wanted to find out directly from care workers what their experience of working during the Covid-19 was like, how it had changed … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital leads in Covid-19 genetic research
Stepping Hill Hospital has been one of the top recruiting sites in the country in new research testing the genetic make-up of patients in the fight against Covid19. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s research and innovation team at Stepping Hill has succeeded in recruiting 30 patients for the … [Read more...]