Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's rheumatology department have introduced a new consultant-led ultrasound clinic at Stepping Hill Hospital to improve care for patients suffering from inflammatory arthritis. The Early Inflammatory Arthritis (EIA) ultrasound clinic is the only one of its kind in … [Read more...]
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Digital public services plans outlined for Greater Manchester
The Leader of the Stockport Council and Greater Manchester's lead for Digital City Region, Councillor Elise Wilson has shared the city-region's ambitions for digitising public services, the Digital Platform, via a blog post. In her blog post, Cllr Wilson has shared how while many public services, … [Read more...]
Apprenticeship Award for determined grandmother
As previously reported, grandmother of 12 Debbie Southwell was ‘Overall Apprentice of the Year’ at Trafford College Group’s Apprenticeship Awards 2020, and the education group has revealed some of the struggles she overcame to complete her course. While completing Level 3 Adult Care Worker … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to Beijing flights suspended over coronavirus outbreak
Flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing have been suspended by Hainan Airlines, with flights cancelled from February 6th to March 28th in response to the coronavirus outbreak in central China, the Manchester Evening News has reported. Hainan Airlines normally operates three flights a week … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes Group delivers 24×7 Carecall response service
Carecall response service has launched a new universal offer giving Stockport residents access to 24/7 falls support, thanks to Carecall’s new technology enabled living service. Carecall’s service will support Stockport Council’s vision to enable the population to live well at home. As of … [Read more...]
Stockport pharmacist selected to be face of NHS app
A Stockport pharmacist has been chosen as one of nine ‘Faces of the NHS App’ and included in content to promote the new digital service. Sarah Thompson (pictured, top right) was selected from 700 applicants to become one of the frontline NHS staff to feature in posters, leaflets, videos and … [Read more...]
Hip fracture care at Stepping Hill Hospital in the top ten
Stepping Hill Hospital ranks in the top ten for hip fracture care. 30-day mortality rates after hip fracture surgery are among the best in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The 2019 National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) report names Stockport NHS Foundation Trust as achieving low 30-day … [Read more...]
Stockport stroke unit rated best in England for 3rd time
Stockport’s stroke unit at Stepping Hill Hospital has been rated the best in England, Wales and Northern Ireland for the 3rd time in five years, according to an independent report. The quarterly Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) report is compiled by the Royal College of … [Read more...]
Circle Health to acquire Alexandra Hospital owners, BMI Healthcare
Independent hospital group, Circle Health, have acquired BMI Healthcare, who run 50 private hospitals in the UK, including The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle. Circle has committed to a multi-million-pound programme of investment in BMI’s hospitals, including in estates, technology and staff. … [Read more...]
Santa delivers stress and sick leave to UK workers
According to research by Benenden Health, the pressures of juggling family, health and care demands are a major cause of stress and unplanned absences from work in the run-up to the festive period, with one in eight UK workers taking sick leave at Christmas. One in seven businesses reported … [Read more...]
NHS in Stockport remind residents to have medication ready over Christmas
With all the town's GP practices closed over the Christmas and New Year bank holidays, NHS Stockport CCG are reminding residents to ensure their medicine cabinet is stocked as part of their Christmas preparations. Stockport GP practices are urging patients to get their repeat prescription … [Read more...]
New antenatal Rainbow Clinic for Stepping Hill Hospital
Stepping Hill Hospital has launched a new ‘Rainbow Clinic’ to provide extra support for mums and dads-to-be who have previously experienced stillbirth, late miscarriage or early neonatal death in a previous pregnancy. 11 babies die before or shortly after birth each day in the UK, and 70% of … [Read more...]
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