Hospitals across Greater Manchester, including Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, have begun rolling-out a new AI tool that could help diagnose prostate cancer faster, helping doctors identify the men who need urgent treatment first. The technology is being introduced at hospitals in Stockport, … [Read more...]
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Surgical robot to enhance cancer surgery and cut waiting times in Stockport
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is now home to a state-of-the-art surgical robot which will provide safer and more efficient prostate and bowel operations. The robot, a dual console Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, assists surgeon to perform complex but minimally invasive surgical procedures with less … [Read more...]
New Macmillan Cancer Support centre opens at Stepping Hill Hospital
New support for people affected by cancer across Stockport and the High Peak is now available, with the opening of a new Macmillan Cancer Support Centre opening on the Stepping Hill Hospital site. The centre is now providing personalised support, advice and guidance for people affected by cancer. … [Read more...]
Thousands supported through Greater Manchester mental health employment services
An NHS mental health employment support programme in Greater Manchester has helped thousands of people with severe mental illness find and sustain meaningful work. Since April 2025, 4,300 people have been supported through Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services across the Greater … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Workplace wellbeing – time to try something different?
Marketing Stockport members Arc and Hallidays HR have partnered on a free upcoming Workplace Wellbeing event taking place in October. Ahead of the session, arts and mental health charity, Arc, have shared their perspective on creative wellbeing in the workplace. Why rethink wellbeing now? Most … [Read more...]
Nature ranger appointed to enhance environment at Stepping Hill
Outside garden areas on the Stepping Hill Hospital site are about to see new support and improvement with the appointment of a brand new specialist nature support role. Nature recovery ranger Matt Ross is now working two days a week on the site helping to create more nature friendly green spaces, … [Read more...]
Stockport Pride gets local NHS support
Local NHS colleagues showed their support for the LGBTQ+ community at this year’s Stockport Pride celebrations in the town centre. Staff from Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services, set out the stall alongside many others in the market … [Read more...]
Stockport residents invited to get curious about lung health at town centre Pride event
People in Stockport are being urged to “get curious” about their lung health at Stockport Pride this weekend on 26th July. The NHS Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance has teamed up with OUTpatients, the UK’s LGBTIQ+ Cancer Charity, to raise awareness about NHS Lung Cancer Screening … [Read more...]
Stockport Council Leader sets out borough’s investment needs in letter to new PM
Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Mark Roberts, has written to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, highlighting three priorities where investment is needed in the borough. The three areas Cllr Roberts has raised with the Prime Minister are: One of the key issues raised in the letter is council … [Read more...]
GreenED Bronze award for Stockport NHS emergency department
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s emergency department (A&E) has been awarded GreenED Bronze award status for the positive measures it is taking to lower carbon emissions and support the environment. The award comes from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) and their new GreenED … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS catering team retains exemplar status in quality
The Stockport NHS catering team has retained their status as one of the best healthcare catering sites in the country, following a recent grading. The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust team has renewed their status as an ‘exemplar site’ as part of an ongoing NHS scheme to enhance hospital food … [Read more...]
Stockport Live Well event supports Brinnington residents with health checks
Residents in Brinnington took the opportunity to look after their health as part of the Stockport Live Well at Brinnington Library. The drop in session gave people a quick, confidential blood pressure check, and simple advice on staying healthy. It ran alongside the regular smoking cessation … [Read more...]
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