Employers from across the city-region are being invited to take part in a series of webinars aimed at promoting mental health in Greater Manchester. The Centre for Mental Health and Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership is hosting a series of webinars helping to promote improving … [Read more...]
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Ring 111 first this August Bank Holiday Weekend
Advice is only a phone call away if you need medical help on Bank Holiday, Monday, 30 August. GP practices in Stockport will be closed, so if you have a medical need call NHS 111 and you will be directed to the most appropriate service to use. It’s free to call and is open 24 hours a day, seven … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS contract manager shortlisted for regional award
A contract manager has been shortlisted for a regional award for her role in keeping Stepping Hill Hospital staff well supplied throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Moira Gatley (pictured) has been shortlisted for the NHS Procurement Outstanding Contribution Award at this year's NHS in the North … [Read more...]
Nursing Times Award shortlisting for Stockport project supporting parents through the pandemic
A Stockport project to support the parents of young babies through the stresses of the pandemic has been shortlisted at this year's Nursing Times Awards in the 'Public Health Nursing' category. Maternity nursing staff based at Stepping Hill Hospital and early years support workers from the … [Read more...]
GM Clinical Research Network COO takes part in Covid-19 booster study
The Chief Operating Officer of the NIHR Clinical Research Network (CRN) Greater Manchester has volunteered to take part in a COVID-19 booster vaccine study. CRN Greater Manchester supports NHS, public health and social care settings to carry out research studies across Greater Manchester, East … [Read more...]
Covid-19 safety measures to remain in place at Stepping Hill
NHS leaders in Stockport have confirmed that safety measures to protect patients, staff and public from COVID-19 at Stepping Hill Hospital and other hospital and community NHS settings in the area are set to continue from Monday 19th July, despite the easing of restrictions elsewhere. Safety … [Read more...]
Award for Stockport’s Mastercall Healthcare
Mastercall Healthcare, a Stockport based social enterprise providing out-of-hospital healthcare services in the borough and across the North West, has been recognised with a national award for its use of digital technology. Mastercall Healthcare are 'delighted and honoured' to receive the 2021 … [Read more...]
Stockport health and social care teams shortlisted for two national awards
Healthcare teams in Stockport have been shortlisted in two categories at this year's HSJ Patient Safety Awards, which recognise safety, culture and experience in patient care in the UK. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s newly established Acute Frailty Service has been shortlisted in the Improving … [Read more...]
Covid Recovery scheme shortlisted for outstanding support during pandemic
A Covid recovery scheme which gave vital support to Stockport residents during the pandemic has reached the finals of a national award. The Stockport Moving Together physical activity scheme was set up by Life Leisure, Stockport Council, the NHS and Stockport Homes to aid the town’s residents … [Read more...]
Seashell becomes first specialist provision to join children’s oral health campaign
National charity Seashell is the first specialist provision in the UK to be involved in Mini Mouth Care Matters, receiving training and education, prevention and a dental remote oral health check for their students. In a 2019 Public Health report, children and young people with a learning … [Read more...]
Ring NHS 111 first this Bank Holiday
If you need medical help this Bank Holiday Monday, 28 May, remember to call NHS 111 First for advice. GP practices in Stockport will be closed on Monday, 28 May, so if you have an urgent medical need, call NHS 111 First day or night. It’s a free number, open 24 hours a day, and you will be … [Read more...]
New specialist unit improves endocrinology care at Stepping Hill
A new specialist investigation unit at Stepping Hill Hospital is helping ensure patients with potential endocrinology conditions are getting faster and more accurate assessments. The specialist unit allows patients to receive their diagnosis as outpatients, without the need for an inpatient stay, … [Read more...]
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