NHS Stockport CCG’s pop up vaccination clinic, supported by Stockport Council, returns to Trinity Methodist Church, 351 Bramhall Lane, Stockport, SK3 8TP, this week on Thursday, 5 August, and Friday, 6 August, from 10am-4pm. Vaccination teams will be inside the Church offering first and second … [Read more...]
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Stockport’s Director of Public Health challenges Covid-19 vaccine myths
Stockport Council's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has used her weekly statement on the coronavirus to this week dispel a number of commonly-believed myths about the Covid-19 vaccine. She also welcomed the decline in the rate of new Covid-19 cases in the borough, citing the good … [Read more...]
Stockport pioneers tech-led approach to fight against Covid-19
Stockport Council has taken an innovative and tech-led approach to combating the Covid-19 in the borough’s homes and care homes over the past 18 months. By funding a revolutionary app, delivered by Mastercall and developed by Norwegian company Dignio, the council was able to monitor residents as … [Read more...]
Pop up Covid-19 vaccination clinic moves to Trinity Church, Bramhall this week
Stockport's pop up Covid-19 vaccination clinic will this week take place at Trinity Methodist Church in Bramhall, offering first and second doses of the vaccine without an appointment. Supported by Stockport Council, this week's clinic will take place on Thursday, 29 July and Friday, 30 July, … [Read more...]
Director of Public Health in Stockport recommends free coronavirus tests for anyone attending large-scale events following the easing of restrictions
Following the easing of coronavirus-related restrictions on 19th July, Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has suggested residents make use of free lateral flow tests ahead of attending busy indoor venues and events. The easing of restrictions has relaxed rules on social … [Read more...]
Stockport Council shares guidance for businesses to continue efforts to combat Covid-19 spread
Following the changes in Government guidance regarding the Covid-19 pandemic on July 19th, Stockport Council has written to hospitality and events businesses in the borough to share guidance to help continue to control the virus in Stockport. The letter, signed by Stockport Council's Director of … [Read more...]
GM Clinical Research Network COO takes part in Covid-19 booster study
The Chief Operating Officer of the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) Greater Manchester has volunteered to take part in a COVID-19 booster vaccine study. CRN Greater Manchester supports NHS, public health and social care settings to carry out research studies across Greater Manchester, East … [Read more...]
Pop up Covid-19 vaccination clinic returns to Stockport town centre
Mersey Square, Stockport Town Centre, is the venue for the Covid-19 vaccination pop up clinic this Thursday, 22 July, and Friday, 23 July, from 10am to 4pm. No appointment required. The mobile vaccination unit will be located outside Superdrug in Mersey Square, SK1 1SP, offering first and second … [Read more...]
“The pandemic is far from over” says Stockport’s Director of Public Health as Covid-19 restrictions end
In line with the government's roadmap, the majority of Covid-19 restrictions in England have come to an end; however, with infection rates rising in the borough, Stockport's Director of Public Health has cautioned residents that the virus still poses a risk. Jennifer Connolly has urged Stockport … [Read more...]
COVID doesn’t care about dates so let’s ramp up our protection with second jabs
COVID doesn’t care about dates and deadlines, so it’s vital that everyone has their second vaccination, say health bosses at NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Dr Cath Briggs, Chair of Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) said: “So far, we’ve done so well with our first … [Read more...]
Covid-19 safety measures to remain in place at Stepping Hill
NHS leaders in Stockport have confirmed that safety measures to protect patients, staff and public from COVID-19 at Stepping Hill Hospital and other hospital and community NHS settings in the area are set to continue from Monday 19th July, despite the easing of restrictions elsewhere. Safety … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham mandates face coverings on trams beyond 19th July and urges their use on buses and trains
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has announced that face coverings will remain mandatory on the city-region's Metrolink trams after legal restrictions are lifted on 19th July. Mr Burnham joins other metro-mayors nationwide in retaining mask mandates on city-run public transport, including … [Read more...]
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