A community sensory garden described as a ‘haven for relaxation, exploration and connection’ has been created by Life Leisure in Hazel Grove. The Community Sensory Garden, based at the Jackson’s Lane wellbeing hub, was officially opened on Wednesday, January 22, with members of local community … [Read more...]
News for: Health
Stockport NHS research team help Bramhall man regain his sense of smell and taste
A retired maths teacher from Bramhall has urged people to consider taking part in research, following a life-changing experience on a study trialling a treatment for a condition that severely blocked his nose. Alan Towse, 74, who lives with his wife Linda, in Bramhall, Stockport, enjoys … [Read more...]
Stockport employers invited to access WorkWell support
Employers in Stockport are being invited to access free support for employees facing health related challenges via Greater Manchester's WorkWell programme. Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions and delivered by Stockport Council in partnership with local NHS services and Viaduct Care, … [Read more...]
Nominations open for Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards
Nominations are now open for the only Greater Manchester-wide awards for the whole health and care workforce. Back for their sixth year, the Greater Manchester Health and Care Champion Awards are organised by NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM), with support from the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS reminds patients to take medicines to hospital
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust medicine leads have joined a Greater Manchester-wide campaign to ask patients to bring their own medicines in from home when they are coming into hospital. Hospitals across Greater Manchester (GM) have launched a campaign called ‘Your Medicines Matter’ to remind … [Read more...]
Specialist rheumatology pharmacist becomes Stockport’s first ‘consultant pharmacist’
A pharmacist working at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport has become one of the first in the country to qualify in providing additional specialist care for rheumatology patients. Rebecca Heaton (pictured), the lead pharmacist in rheumatology for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, has successfully … [Read more...]
Stockport named among most fitness friendly UK towns and cities
Stockport has been named among the top 15 most fitness friendly towns and cities in the UK, according to an analysis by Live Football Tickets. Analysis by the online marketplace considered factors including the number of cycle paths, walking trails and fitness facilities available per 10,000 … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS launches new support in tackling patient homelessness
Hospital patients in Stockport who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, now have access to additional help and support thanks to a new project. The new campaign from Stockport NHS Foundation Trust comes with the support of resources from their partners in the initiative: housing provider, … [Read more...]
Stockport County players spread Christmas cheer at Stepping Hill
With Christmas around the corner, Stockport County players have joined the club's Community Trust staff to spread festive cheer and joy across the borough. Kyle Wootton, Ben Hinchliffe, Jay Mingi and Macauley Southam-Hales paid a surprise to the Treehouse Centre at Stepping Hill Hospital, … [Read more...]
Stockport care homes recognised for best in end-of-life care
High quality care for people at the end of life was rewarded with a presentation of awards for care homes across the Stockport area. The awards were presented to care home representatives by the trust’s Deputy Medical Director, Tushar Mahambrey and Divisional Director of Nursing and Therapies for … [Read more...]
Construction work begins on new outpatients building at Stepping Hill Hospital
Construction has started on a new outpatients centre at Stepping Hill Hospital, which will provide state-of-the-art new facilities for patients. The ambitious construction project is now underway, with contractors MTX working with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s capital project team to create a … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses offered heart health checks to support workplace wellbeing
Stockport Council is inviting local businesses to take advantage of free Healthy Heart Checks for their employees, as part of an initiative to promote cardiovascular health across the borough. Available until March 2025, these 15-minute checks aim to identify early risk factors for cardiovascular … [Read more...]
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