Life Leisure has confirmed the formation of a new Community Interest Company (CIC) that will secure the future of its health, fitness and neighbourhood activity services. Life Leisure, the trading name of Stockport Sports Trust, has provided a valuable service for Stockport residents for 20 … [Read more...]
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Social enterprise awarded contract for Stockport and Tameside sexual health services
A West Yorkshire-based social enterprise, Locala Health and Wellbeing, will provide sexual health services in Stockport and Tameside following a new contract award by the boroughs' respective councils. Locala Health and Wellbeing, a member owned and not-for-profit social enterprise, will take … [Read more...]
Hallidays becomes Freehab corporate partner
Stockport accountancy firm, Hallidays, has become a corporate partner to free online physical rehabilitation service, Freehab and added its services to the firm's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). The new relationship marks a significant milestone in the development of Freehab, and also … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester social care staff to be guaranteed Living Wage under plans to improve city-region pay
As Greater Manchester moves to become the UK's first Living Wage City-region, Mayor Andy Burnham has announced that social care staff across all ten boroughs will earn at least the real Living Wage. The pay uplift, made on 14th March at an event in Manchester city centre, came as part of a host … [Read more...]
Top Green safety status for endoscopy decontamination at Stepping Hill
Stepping Hill Hospital has received a commendation for excellent quality during the latest independent inspection of its endoscopy decontamination services. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's endoscopy decontamination team received Green status, the top possible rating, for its JAG (Joint Advisory … [Read more...]
Have your say about your local health services
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are working alongside East Cheshire NHS Trust and local Clinical Commissioning Groups to understand how some health and care services could be improved and sustained in the future. A six-week listening exercise launched on Monday 21st February 2022 to gather … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital nursing student is Apprentice of the Year
A nursing training, working on a gastroenterology ward at Stepping Hill Hospital, has been named as Apprentice of the Year by the University of Salford. Jordan Booth got the award following nominations from a number of colleagues who all praised his hard work, positive attitude, and caring … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS moves forward with Green Plan for becoming carbon neutral
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to go ahead with a major new plan for the borough's health services to go carbon neutral and lead the way on green initiatives. The Green Plan was officially ratified by the trust's board, setting out commitments to protect the environment, both as a … [Read more...]
Stockport CCG leaders announce future plans ahead transition to new integrated care organisation
After steering Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) into the final stages of its transition into a new Greater Manchester-wide integrated care organisation, its key leaders Dr Cath Munro, Chairperson, and Andrea Green, the Accountable Officer, have announced their future plans. CCG Chair, … [Read more...]
Stockport home care provider begins recruitment drive for 50 additional staff
A Stockport home care provider has launched a recruitment drive for 50 additional staff in the borough in response to a sharp uplift in demand. Home Instead Stockport has seen a 50% seasonal uplift in client enquiries which has been attributed o families being reunited with older relatives after … [Read more...]
CQC report boost for Stockport drug and alcohol misuse service
Stockport Council's MOSAIC Drug and Alcohol Service has been rated as 'Good with Outstanding features' following a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The service was praised by the CQC report, with inspectors describing the service as “tenacious until there was an outcome for … [Read more...]
Mastercall and Dignio shortlisted at 2022 HSJ Partnership Awards
Mastercall Healthcare and Dignio, in collaboration with the local authority and CCG, have been shortlisted for Healthtech Partnership of the Year at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2022 for their Technology Enhanced Living (TEL) programme. Standing out amongst tough competition from hundreds of other … [Read more...]
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