Stockport patients recovering from COVID 19 have hailed a ‘life-saving’ programme run by Life Leisure and Stockport Council. Life Leisure, which saw the return of its indoor fitness classes yesterday (Monday, May 17), has been aiding residents’ recovery with a special rehabilitation … [Read more...]
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Stockport has a new Covid-19 vaccination site
A new Covid-19 vaccination site has opened in Stockport this week, operated by Scorah Chemists in Bramhall. Brookdale Club and Theatre, Bridge Lane, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 3AB, will host the vaccination site and it is essential to book an appointment in advance. People aged 38 and over, … [Read more...]
Stockport Director of Public Health called for cautious approach to relaxed Covid-19 rules in light of new virus variants
With relaxation of Covid-19 rules on indoor activities, including mixing in private homes and hospitality venues, Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly has urged residents to be cautious in the coming weeks to avoid a resurgence of case numbers due to new Indian virus … [Read more...]
Leading employers unite to encourage staff to get Covid-19 vaccine
Some of the UK's largest employers and trade associations representing over 1 million workers are uniting behind a campaign to encourage Covid-19 vaccine uptake amongst staff. So far, nine of the UK’s biggest national employers have pledged their support in promoting positive vaccination messages … [Read more...]
Stockport people at the heart of the local vaccination programme
Local people are the stars of a film about the vaccination programme in Stockport that has been commissioned by the NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Residents, volunteers and staff are all featured in a behind the scenes look at what people can expect when they attend a … [Read more...]
Stockport Director of Public Health calls for continued caution ahead of May 17th lockdown easing
With further coronavirus restrictions set to be relaxed again on May 17th, Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has used her weekly statement to remind local residents that the virus remains in circulation. Jennifer Connolly asked people to continue to be cautious and … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill hospital leads the way in prevention of blood clots
Stepping Hill Hospital has been selected as an example site for others to follow due to its success in preventing blood clots. Following assessment and inspection by a team from King’s College, London, it has been named as an NHS ‘Exemplar site’ in the prevention and care of Venous … [Read more...]
Stockport pharmacies offer free lateral flow tests
Free lateral flow tests are now available from Stockport pharmacies under a new service called Pharmacy Collect. The service means people without symptoms of COVID-19, can now conduct regular testing themselves from home without needing to attend a test centre. Visit your local pharmacy to … [Read more...]
Council encourages all residents to take up universal Covid-19 testing
Stockport Council is calling for all residents to take advantage of the universal Covid-19 testing offer. All adults without symptoms can now get free twice-weekly lateral flow tests, to help in the ongoing fight against the pandemic. While the remarkable vaccination programme offers one way to … [Read more...]
TfGM donate school bus to boost coronavirus testing in Stockport
Stockport’s coronavirus asymptomatic testing capability has been boosted thanks to the donation of a yellow school bus from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). The school bus is being used by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council as a mobile testing site, providing rapid lateral flow … [Read more...]
Phase two of vaccination programme now underway to offer Covid jab to remaining adults
Phase two of the vaccination programme has begun which involves offering vaccination appointments to all adults aged 18 to 49 who have not yet been offered the vaccine. The NHS has confirmed that people over the age of 45 can now book an appointment for their first dose of the COVID … [Read more...]
Stockport Director of Public Health promotes action on mental and physical health tolls of pandemic
Stockport Council's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has used her weekly statement on the pandemic to encourage residents to make the most of the easing of lockdown restrictions to find ways to improve our mental and physical health that may have been affected by the … [Read more...]
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