A new magnetic resonance (MR) scanner suite has opened at Stepping Hill Hospital to provide an enhanced service for patients in Stockport. The new suite includes two new state-of-the art MR scanners, which will benefit Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s stroke care, cancer care, and emergency and … [Read more...]
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Trading Standards team takes action against illegal vapes in Stockport
Stockport Council's Trading Standards team has secured a prosecution after the discovery of nearly 1,000 illegal disposable vapes at a shop in Hazel Grove. In total, 980 non-compliant disposable vapes were confiscated by Trading Standards officers from a shop, trading as Pound Hut, on two … [Read more...]
Stockport apprentice named Student Nursing Associate of the Year
A Stockport student nursing associate has been recognised for her early contributions to the NHS and her work to improve local mental health services. Phoebe Hall, 21, from Brinnington, Stockport was awarded ‘Student Nursing Associate of the Year’ at the acclaimed Student Nursing Times Awards … [Read more...]
Stockport marks Alcohol Awareness Week 2025
Stockport will be considering how our work may influence our drinking, and how drinking impacts on our work during this year's Alcohol Awareness Week. Led annually by UK charity Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 7-13 July 2025 and this year’s theme is ‘alcohol and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor signs active travel pledge
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has signed a pledge committing to greater investment in active travel infrastructure to support more people to make healthier and greener journeys by walking, wheeling and cycling. The pledge, signed jointly by 12 Combined Authority Mayors across England … [Read more...]
Support for the homeless at Stepping Hill Hospital recognised in regional awards
A project supporting the homeless, and those at risk of homelessness, at Stepping Hill Hospital has been recognised with a shortlisting at this year’s Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards. Laura Burgess, the Homeless Hospital Discharge Advocate who is the key player in the project, … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust reaffirmed as Veteran Aware
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has announced it has been re-accredited with ‘Veteran Aware’ status, awarded by the Veterans Covenant Hospital Alliance, for its support for forces veterans and reservists. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community services in Stockport, is … [Read more...]
Alice in Wonderland inspired therapy garden opens for patients at Stepping Hill Hospital
A beautiful new therapy garden with an Alice in Wonderland theme has officially opened at Stepping Hill Hospital. The garden, designed to offer therapeutic support and a calming environment, is set to benefit patients with a wide range of long-term conditions, including those living with dementia … [Read more...]
Vivo Makaton choir visit Stepping Hill for Learning Disabilities Week
A choir who make use of an inclusive form of language gave a special Makaton performance to entertain staff and visitors at Stepping Hill Hospital as part of Learning Disability Week (16th – 22nd June.) The Vivo Makaton Choir gave the performance in the hospital’s restaurant as part of a series … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust supports Men’s Mental Health Week
Stockport County Community Trust marked Men's Mental Health Week (9th to 15th June) by raising awareness of a number of its projects Many of the trust's initiatives aim to help break stigma, remove barriers and promote conversation about boys’ and men’s mental health. Stockport County … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS in top ten for A&E waiting times improvement
The latest figures from NHS England have named Stockport NHS Foundation Trust in the top 10 for most improved A&E waiting times. The figures, which compare changes between March 2024 and 2025, show it as one of the most improved in meeting the ‘4-hour A&E wait’ clinical standard. This is … [Read more...]
Four Stockport NHS projects recognised at HSJ Patient Safety Awards
Four separate projects promoting patient safety at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust have been recognised by being shortlisted for top national health awards. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services in Stockport, is the finalist in four different categories in the … [Read more...]
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