A new system for improving patient translation services at Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services in Stockport has been shortlisted twice over for national patient experience awards. The CardMedic system has been shortlisted in both the ‘Digital and Technology Innovation for … [Read more...]
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Stockport businesses encouraged to host vaccinations ahead of flu season
Stockport Council's Health Protection Team will be attending workplaces to administer flu vaccinations during October and November to help businesses protect their workforce from the virus. Having a flu vaccination this winter can reduce illness, minimise time off , and help keep workplaces safe … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS catering duo through to final of NHS Chef of the Year award
Two members of the NHS catering team at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport have made it through to the final round of the biggest title in healthcare catering – NHS Chef of the Year. Chef Owen Stafford and retail assistant Lauren Carter saw off a number of contestants in the competition run by … [Read more...]
Bramhall Wellness Day to return in September
Bramhall Wellness Day will return to the centre of the neighbourhood on 12 September, celebrating wellness in all its forms: physical, mental, what goes in your body, how your occupy your mind or how you manage your life to relieve stress. Following the success of the 2025 Wellness Day, this … [Read more...]
NHS Greater Manchester reminds residents of options ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
NHS Greater Manchester is reminding people to be aware of the best places to get healthcare advice and treatment ahead of the bank holiday on Monday, 31 August. With GP practices, pharmacies and other NHS health services in Greater Manchester potentially operating different opening hours over the … [Read more...]
Randox Health opens new clinic at John Lewis Cheadle
Randox Health is set to open a new clinic within John Lewis Cheadle, expanding access to preventative healthcare and advanced diagnostic testing for people across Greater Manchester and the surrounding area. Located within the department store, the new clinic offers customers access to a wide … [Read more...]
Arc Art Spa returns to Hat Works
Arts and mental health charity, Arc, is hosting an evening of creativity in Stockport's iconic Hat Works with the return of its popular Art Spa. Relax and unwind with an evening of creative treatments while also raising money for the charity's work on 8th October from 6pm. Enjoy a free drink and … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust launches new creative wellbeing project
Stockport County Community Trust has announced the launch of a new creative wellbeing project to support adults living in the Edgeley and Lancashire Hill neighbourhoods of Stockport. The What County Means to Me programme will use creative approaches to improve health and wellbeing among Stockport … [Read more...]
Stroke survivor on 3 km walk to raise money for Stepping Hill stroke unit
After a stroke in the early hours of Christmas Day 2022, Andy Shaw is walking 3 km to raise money for the stroke ward at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust through Stockport NHS Charity. Before his stroke, Andy was healthy and active. He had served in the army and then worked as a police officer for … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Avoiding burnout when making tough decisions
Stockport-based Hallidays HR explains how managers and business leaders can avoid burnout when routinely facing difficult decisions at work. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) recently carried out research into how businesses can help managers psychologically navigate … [Read more...]
New voice recognition technology enhances safety for Stockport surgical teams
Surgical teams at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust have introduced innovative new voice recognition technology which is set to improve patient safety. The Voice-Care system is being introduced as a pilot scheme, with Stockport NHS the first trust in the country to use it in a surgical … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Creating a culture of wellbeing
The team from Stockport-based Hallidays HR explain the importance of wellbeing in the workplace, and how to ensure your business' culture supports it. Employee wellbeing has become an increasingly important focus for businesses of all sizes, and for good reason. A positive approach to wellbeing … [Read more...]
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