Stockport businesses are invited to support their teams' cardiovascular health with a workplace visit from the council's Healthy Heart Check team. Stockport Council's Public Health Team have secured funding to offer Healthy Heart Checks through to March 2025, including taking blood pressure, and … [Read more...]
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Stockport NHS celebrates those Making A Difference Every Day
Outstanding care and dedication in the local NHS was celebrated as Stockport NHS Foundation Trust held its annual Making A Difference Every Day awards on the evening of Friday 11th October. The event was at Stockport Town Hall, with the awards of the evening hosted by local Greatest Hits Radio … [Read more...]
Stockport Council marks 12 months of One Stockport Family Hubs
Stockport Council is highlighting the support delivered 12 months since launching One Stockport Family Hubs across the borough. There are now seven Family Hubs networks launched across Stockport, three Family Hubs buildings, and 24 Family Hubs bridge sites, including in the borough's libraries, … [Read more...]
New community diagnostic centre opens to enhance care in Stockport and Tameside
A new centre set to improve diagnostic care for people in Tameside, Stockport and High Peak has received its official opening with a ministerial stamp of approval. Local MP and Minister for Public Health and Prevention, Andrew Gwynne, was present at the opening of the new Community Diagnostic … [Read more...]
Arc invites Stockport to explore the benefits of the arts for mental health
Arc is shining a light on arts and health in Stockport through opportunities for groups, creatives and mental health services to connect, share and learn. The fourth annual #StockportArtsandHealthWeek, takes place from October 10th–18th 2024, held at Arc at Hat Works and other venues. Events will … [Read more...]
Arc exhibition showcases impact of Stockport’s Art and Health Micro Commissions
A collective exhibition showing the impact of Stockport’s Art and Health Micro Commissions launches with a celebration event at Arc at Hat Works on Saturday September 28th and runs until Saturday November 16th 2024. ‘Making Art Happen' showcases the huge impact of the participatory projects and … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS surgical team win at HSJ Patient Safety Awards
Improvements in the rate of elective surgery at Stepping Hill Hospital have been recognised with an award win for the Stockport surgical team. The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust team which organises elective (or ‘non-emergency’) surgery received the ‘Patient Safety in Elective Recovery’ award at … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Fitness Day with Life Leisure
Stockport leisure centre provider, Life Leisure, is inviting local people to enjoy a fun timetable of activities to mark National Fitness Day on 18th September. Taking place from 11.00am - 2.00pm at Stopford House Piazza, the event will include activities led by Life Leisure as well as a kids … [Read more...]
Virgin Media O2 partners with telecare body ahead of Digital Voice switchover after Stockport trial
Telecoms provider, Virgin Media O2, has partnered with TSA, the largest industry advisory body for technology-enabled care in the UK, to improve support for customers who may be affected by the Digital Voice switchover. Under plans to switch off the traditional landline network and provide phone … [Read more...]
Improved staff facilities at Stepping Hill Hospital’s new care campus opened with celebration event
A celebration has been held for new improved staff facilities at Stepping Hill Hospital’s new emergency and urgent care campus, with a show of thanks for Stockport NHS Charity for supporting them with funding. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust board members and representatives from building … [Read more...]
Queen’s Nurse title awarded to Stockport Community Nurse
A Stockport Council nurse has picked up a prestigious award in recognition of her work in improving care in her community. Sarah Turner, who works as Health Protection Service Lead and Nurse Consultant in a career spanning almost 30 years, has been given the title of Queen’s Nurse which is … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS begins RSV vaccinations for pregnant women
The first pregnant women in Stockport have received their vaccinations against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) this week, as part of a new country-wide NHS campaign. Maternity and antenatal teams based at both Stepping Hill Hospital and community midwifery locations across Stockport offered … [Read more...]
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