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...]
News for: Coronavirus Health
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...]
Transport for the North update Covid-19 safe travel guidance
With the reopening of non-essential retail, outdoor hospitality and leisure on 12th April, regional transport body, Transport for the North (TfN) have updated their guidance for Covid-safe travel on public transport. TfN is recommending continuing to minimise the amount of journeys made where … [Read more...]
CMI survey shows mental health impact of pandemic on North West workforce
Managers in the North West of England are the most satisfied with employer mental health support, according to new research by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The CMI survey of 1,274 managers across England and Scotland looked into the impact of mental health in the pandemic and … [Read more...]
Stockport Covid-19 rates now lowest since September, reveals Director of Public Health
Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has revealed that levels of new Covid-19 infections in the borough are at their lowest since September 2020; however, she warned that there is a rising likelihoods that rates will increase again as restrictions ease should social distancing … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester contact tracing team launches e-learning resource for businesses
The Greater Manchester team responsible for contact tracing individuals testing positive for Covid-19 has developed an e-learning self-study resource for businesses and individuals. The module is suitable for anyone without prior knowledge. It aims to help gain a better understanding of COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Director of Public Health reminds of need to stay safe in next stage of roadmap out of lockdown
As we move towards a significant step in the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, it’s important for everyone in Stockport to stay safe, says Stockport's Director of Public Health Jennifer Connolly. From Monday, non-essential shops and close contact services like hairdressers can open, and … [Read more...]
Let’s talk about stress
Stress Awareness Month runs every April and aims to increase awareness and knowledge about stress and how it affects us. We all know that stress is a part of daily life and can even be helpful sometimes, motivating us to do things. But when stress builds up to the point where we feel out of … [Read more...]
Government expands workplace testing programme to offer rapid home testing
The Government has announced that all employers with over ten workers can access home test kits as part of an expansion of the workplace coronavirus testing programme. Over 60,000 businesses have already registered for the scheme, which had previously been limited to businesses with 50 employees … [Read more...]
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