An opening event was held for a new improved outpatients building at Stepping Hill Hospital, with staff joining building contractors MTX for the occasion. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive Karen James OBE joined representatives of MTX, together with capital, estates and clinical NHS … [Read more...]
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Life Leisure sets new challenge to get Stockport moving
Life Leisure has launched a new campaign to encourage Stockport residents to get moving for just 30 minutes every day. The Move Stockport 30 in 30 Challenge invites everyone in the borough to complete 30 minutes of exercise every day for 30 days during September and see what difference it makes. … [Read more...]
NHS Greater Manchester shares back to school health advice
Ahead of the start of the new school year, NHS Greater Manchester is highlighting how parents can help children return to school feeling healthy and ready to learn. In addition to a checklist of healthy habits for the run up for the return to school, which includes a return to normal bedtimes, … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS finalists for ‘Chefs of the Year’
Two Stockport chefs from Stepping Hill Hospital’s catering team have been named as finalists in a competition to find the best NHS chefs in the country. Assistant head chef Ian Richards and apprentice assistant head chef Joe Omolo (pictured) entered this year's national Chef of the Year … [Read more...]
NHS Greater Manchester shares bank holiday health advice
Ahead of the upcoming bank holiday on 25th August, NHS Greater Manchester is asking local residents to plan ahead and be sure to know where to go if someone becomes unwell. Every bank holiday, NHS 111 sees huge increases in people getting in touch because they’ve run out of a prescription … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance AI screening project up for HSJ Award
An NHS project using AI technology to improve cancer screening across Greater Manchester, including Stockport, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Health Service Journal Award. The Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance is up for the ‘Modernising Diagnostics Award’ for its work to roll out an … [Read more...]
Mastercall Healthcare invites health practioners to rent rooms in Hazel Grove
Stockport-based social enterprise healthcare provider, Mastercall, has a number of clinical rooms coming available for rent at its offices in Hazel Grove. Five clinical rooms will be available for rent for practitioners from 25th August at Mastercall's headquarters at International House, Pepper … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS chef named as North West Junior Manager of the Year
A head chef working in Stepping Hill Hospital’s catering team has been named as ‘Junior Manager of the Year’ from across the North West. Michelle Robinson received the title at the annual awards held by the North West branch of the Hospital Caterers Association, celebrating the best in regional … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill emergency and urgent care campus construction project shortlisted for national award
The recently completed construction of a new emergency and urgent care campus at Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital has been shortlisted for a national industry award recognising its value to the local community. The project was nominated by building contractors Tilbury Douglas in the ‘Best … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill CURE team celebrates 1000th patient stopping smoking
The CURE team, who support patients at Stepping Hill Hospital to stop smoking, is celebrating their 1000th success. Darren Connolly was the 1000th patient to successfully stop smoking over the long term with the help of the CURE team, since they started their work in September … [Read more...]
Life Leisure launches accessible Move Well Studio
Life Leisure Avondale in Stockport has opened the doors to its brand-new Move Well Studio which offers power-assisted equipment designed specifically for older adults and those with more complex health conditions. The space is Greater Manchester's first public leisure studio developed for people … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill’s Treehouse children’s garden re-opens after refurb
The garden area of Stepping Hill Hospital’s Treehouse children’s unit has re-opened with a colourful refurbishment, courtesy of Stockport NHS Charity and local businesses. Warden Construction Ltd and Meel Group provided the extensive upgrade of the outside garden and play area for young patients … [Read more...]
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