Stockport Council has announced new initiatives to support health and wellbeing as part of efforts to become an age-friendly borough. Part of the borough's One Stockport Local plan, work aims to promote the health and wellbeing of residents, and support people to live independently in their homes … [Read more...]
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Stepping Hill Hospital named among UK’s safest for abdominal surgery
A new report has found Stepping Hill Hospital to be one of the safest in the country for emergency abdominal surgery. The 9th annual National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) report has been published nationally which looks independently at the outcomes from major emergency abdominal … [Read more...]
Mastercall finalists for two Urgent Health UK Awards
Stockport-based out-of-hospital healthcare provider, Mastercall, has been named as a finalist in two categories at the Urgent Health UK (UHUK) Awards 2024. Mastercall Healthcare’s BI team are finalists in the Operational Quality and Safety Initiative category at the UHUK Awards, and have been … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust launches ambitious Health & Wellbeing Strategy
Stockport County Community Trust launched its new Health and Wellbeing Strategy to support local residents to live healthier lives. The strategy has been designed and developed in consultation with partners from Stockport Council, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and a number of local … [Read more...]
Stockport organisations invited to support Warm and Well initiative for 2024
One Stockport partners, Stockport-based businesses and organisations are being encouraged to promote the Warm & Well campaign. The initiative, which began two years ago, is based around three key themes: looking after yourself, looking after your home and looking after others this winter. … [Read more...]
Community hospital commemorates first anniversary at Stockport Exchange
CHEC Stockport has celebrated a year of treating patients in the town since the community-based healthcare provider opened its hospital at Stockport Exchange. The community hospital has completed over 1,230 cataract surgeries since opening on the ground floor of 2 Stockport Exchange in October … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust launches new wellbeing programme with Parkinson’s UK
Stockport County Community Trust has partnered with Parkinson's UK to offer support to people in the Stockport area living with Parkinson's Disease. Across two projects, the Parkinson’s Wellbeing Programme aims to help people living with the condition engage with physical activity to help manage … [Read more...]
Stockport charity announces new chief executive
Stockport disability charity, Together Trust, has announced the appointment of Melanie Dunn as the organisation's new Chief Executive. The charity, which has almost 50 services across the North West, delivering individual care, support and education to thousands of people and their families each … [Read more...]
Government appoints new Menopause Employment Ambassador on World Menopause Day
Campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup, has been appointed as the Government’s new Menopause Employment Ambassador, appropriately announced on World Menopause Day. World Menopause Day is held every year on 18th October to raise awareness of menopause and the support options available for … [Read more...]
LSH Auto champions menopause support in the workplace
As part of its ongoing commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, LSH Auto, the dealership group behind Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, has launched a new policy, toolkit and training to support people going through the menopause in the workplace. An Inclusive Management Workshop will be held … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services in the borough, has been awarded the Menopause Friendly Accreditation. As with other NHS Trusts, a high proportion of its workforce is women aged 45-55, many of whom are experiencing menopause in the … [Read more...]
Think-tank report praises Greater Manchester approach to improving people’s health
The King’s Fund has called Greater Manchester “the poster child for devolution” in England and praised the city-region's efforts to improve residents' health in a new report. The Population health in Greater Manchester report highlights the link between health and communities, as well as the … [Read more...]
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