The CURE team, who support patients at Stepping Hill Hospital to stop smoking, are celebrating this Stoptober with yet another success story of helping another long term smoker to quit. Helen Thomas from Heaton Norris came into hospital following a fall at her house in July. She needed a hip … [Read more...]
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Jobs Safari at Stockport Town Hall highlights Health and Social Care career options for young people
Around 130 young people from schools across Stockport were introduced to career pathways in Health and Social Care in the borough at a Jobs Safari event at Stockport Town Hall. Delivered in partnership by Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, the event gave young people aged 14 to … [Read more...]
New hospital urgent treatment centre improving capacity at Stepping Hill
A new urgent treatment centre, located next to Stepping Hill Hospital’s main emergency department, has expanded capacity for emergency and urgent patients to help staff respond to the demand on their services. The centre has five new consultation rooms, allowing clinical teams to see patients … [Read more...]
New Macmillan Cancer Support Centre officially opened at Stepping Hill Hospital
A new Macmillan Cancer Support Centre at Stepping Hill Hospital has been officially opened by Gemma Peters, Chief Executive of Macmillan Cancer Support, alongside Karen James OBE, Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, and Michelle Davies, Associate Director of Nursing for … [Read more...]
Noah’s Charity Golf Day tees up for Stockport NHS Charity Incubator Appeal
Colleagues, clients and industry partners of Trafford Park-based business, Sun Chemical, came together at Stockport Golf Club for this year’s Noah’s Charity Golf Day, raising vital funds for Stockport NHS Charity’s Incubator Appeal and two other charities. The annual event run by Mark Saxon, … [Read more...]
Young people across Greater Manchester urged to get full MenB vaccination before starting university
NHS Greater Manchester is reminding young people across the city-region to ensure they are vaccinated against meningococcal B (MenB) disease before starting university or further education this autumn. Young people who have had their first MenB vaccination are being urged to book their second … [Read more...]
Charity golf day raises funds for Stockport NHS neonatal incubator appeal
31 golfers took part in a charity golf day in support Stockport NHS Charity’s Neonatal Unit Incubator Appeal, organised by patrons and the owner of the Mounting Stone real ale bar in Bramhall. The event was kindly organised by Graham Travis, with catering generously provided by his wife Janet … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS to receive £26 million for new pathology building
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust will receive £26 million in additional funding from the Department of Health and Social Care for the development of a new and improved purpose-built pathology laboratory building. The investment will enable the trust to replace its ageing pathology accommodation … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport welcomes methanol poisoning awareness campaigners
A group of campaigners raising awareness of the risks of methanol poisoning spoke to passengers at Manchester Airport as part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's (FCDO) 'Know The Signs' campaign. The campaign encourages travellers to understand how to recognise the signs of … [Read more...]
Improved translation services at Stockport NHS shortlisted for national awards
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...]
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...]
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