News for: Health

Stockport based Arc is running its fifth annual Arts and Health Week, and is inviting local businesses to take part and feel better through creativity, with free activities and resources both online and in person. From October 1st to 12th Arc will provide free activities to promote good mental … [Read more...]

As part of GM Moving in Action Week, Stockport Council, community partners and local organisations are showing how its Stockport Moving Together initiative is helping residents get active. Stockport Moving Together aims to break down barriers and make movement an easy, natural part of daily life … [Read more...]

Stepping Hill Hospital’s rheumatology department has received a new award confirming it as a top centre for training in ultrasound. The department has been recognised by the European Alliance of Associations of Rheumatology (EULAR) network as an imaging training centre for ultrasound. It has … [Read more...]

Stockport is marking Falls Prevention Week, from 15th to 19th September by highlighting changes people can make to stay independent and avoid the physical, emotional, and social impact of falling as they get older. The week reminds people to take small, practical steps like making homes safer, … [Read more...]

The team which oversees capital projects at Stepping Hill Hospital and community services in Stockport has been shortlisted for an award recognising the best NHS estates and facilities teams in the country. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s capital projects team are up for the title of ‘Estates … [Read more...]

The Maternity Department at Stepping Hill Hospital has been awarded a Certificate of Commitment as its first step towards gaining recognition from the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Baby Friendly Initiative. The certificate was presented to staff by Sharon Hyde, Divisional Director of … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]