An NHS campaign which has enabled over 10,000 people across Greater Manchester to take part in valuable health and care research is calling on others to help make a difference, as the scheme prepares to celebrate its 10th birthday. Research for the Future was founded in September 2011 with the … [Read more...]
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Double shortlisting for Stockport at 2021 Health Service Journal Awards
An innovative joint working project designed to help patients in Stockport get home from hospital more quickly to aid their recovery was recognised in a shortlist at the Health Service Journal Patient Safety Awards which took place on Monday (20th September). The Discharge to Assess Team (D2A) is … [Read more...]
Top regional award for Stepping Hill Hospital catering assistant
One of Stepping Hill Hospital’s catering assistants has been named as the best in the North West at a recent awards ceremony. Charito Tantoy received the title of ‘Employee of the Year’ at the annual awards of the North West branch of the Hospital Caterers Association, which represents hospital … [Read more...]
Enhanced hearing tests available thanks to Stockport NHS Charity
Babies and other patients receiving audiology tests to check their quality of hearing are now receiving an improved experience thanks to Stockport NHS Charity. The ‘Eclipse’ device uses the latest technology to assess a patients hearing rating without the need for a patient to respond. The tests … [Read more...]
Stockport finance expert joins The Christie’s Board of Directors
A finance expert from Stockport has joined the Board of Directors at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. Grenville Page takes up his new position in September, replacing outgoing director Neil Large who will shortly reach the end of his tenure. He brings a huge wealth of experience to the role at … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust confirms funding bid for new town centre hospital
Healthcare services in Stockport could be radically transformed as the the local NHS Foundation Trust announce plans to bid for government funding that would bring a new hospital to the town centre. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital in the town, has revealed its … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester employers invited to mental health at work webinar
Employers from across the city-region are being invited to take part in a series of webinars aimed at promoting mental health in Greater Manchester. The Centre for Mental Health and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership is hosting a series of webinars helping to promote improving … [Read more...]
Ring 111 first this August Bank Holiday Weekend
Advice is only a phone call away if you need medical help on Bank Holiday, Monday, 30 August. GP practices in Stockport will be closed, so if you have a medical need call NHS 111 and you will be directed to the most appropriate service to use. It’s free to call and is open 24 hours a day, seven … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS contract manager shortlisted for regional award
A contract manager has been shortlisted for a regional award for her role in keeping Stepping Hill Hospital staff well supplied throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Moira Gatley (pictured) has been shortlisted for the NHS Procurement Outstanding Contribution Award at this year's NHS in the North … [Read more...]
Nursing Times Award shortlisting for Stockport project supporting parents through the pandemic
A Stockport project to support the parents of young babies through the stresses of the pandemic has been shortlisted at this year's Nursing Times Awards in the 'Public Health Nursing' category. Maternity nursing staff based at Stepping Hill Hospital and early years support workers from the … [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...]
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...]
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