The new Mayor of Stockport, Cllr Adrian Nottingham, wasted no time on the first day of his term, visiting a local vaccination centre to get his second jab against COVID-19. Cllr Nottingham was officially sworn in at a ceremony on Tuesday (25th May). His first appointment as Mayor was to visit … [Read more...]
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Pop-up vaccination site returns to Stockport town centre this week
The pop up Covid-19 vaccination site organised by NHS Stockport Clinical Group (CCG), supported by Stockport Council, will once again be at Mersey Square in Stockport Town Centre this Thursday, 27 May, 2021, and Friday, 28 May, 2021, from 10am to 4pm. No appointment is required. Last Friday, 21 … [Read more...]
COVID-19 vaccine booster study launches in Stockport
Volunteers from Stockport will soon be able to receive a third ‘booster’ COVID-19 vaccine through a new clinical trial launching this week, the Health Secretary has announced. The Cov-Boost study, backed by £19.3 million of government funding through the Vaccines Taskforce, will be run at … [Read more...]
Director of Public Health encourages vaccinations, testing and cautious mixing to keep Covid-19 rates down in Stockport
Following the easing of lockdown restrictions last week, Director of Public Health for Stockport, Jennifer Connolly has encouraged residents to do what they can to keep Covid-19 rates low in Stockport. In her weekly statement, she warned of the risks posed by the so-called Indian variant, or more … [Read more...]
Stockport town centre to host pop-up vaccination site this weekend
A pop-up vaccination site is to open in Mersey Square in Stockport town centre this Friday and Saturday, to offer the Covid-19 jab. Open from 10am to 4pm on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd May outside Superdrug on Mersey Square, anyone currently eligible for the vaccine can get their first dose of … [Read more...]
Patients hail Stockport’s ‘life saving’ COVID recovery programme
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...]
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...]
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