Stockport NHS colleagues working through the Covid-19 pandemic have had their stories shared through an art exhibition of portraits painted by local artists. The exhibition at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery features work from artists from Stockport and surrounding areas have captured the … [Read more...]
News for: Health
New Occupational Health Taskforce to address rising level of in-work sickness
A new Occupational Health Taskforce has been announced to improve employer awareness of the benefits of occupation health in the workplace. The Taskforce will be chaired by experienced health policy advisor, Dame Carol Black, and produce a voluntary occupational health framework for businesses, … [Read more...]
Stockport school nurse shortlisted for Student Nursing Times Award
A recently qualified Stockport school nurse has been shortlisted for a national award recognising her outstanding commitment to learning, and supporting LGBTQ+ pupils and students. Rachel Donnelly (pictured) is now a finalist in the ‘Learner of the Year’ category at this year’s Student Nursing … [Read more...]
Handforth health club chain reports strong revenue growth
Handforth Dean-based health club chain, Total Fitness, saw its revenues grow to nearly £40 million in 12 months to June 2023, its latest financial results have revealed. Annual revenues grew to £39.9 million (up from £36 million in the previous year) at the gym group, which has 15 sites across … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Charity supports neonatal family room improvements
Family rooms in the neonatal department of Stepping Hill Hospital have been upgraded thanks to support from Stockport NHS Charity. The homely rooms with comfortable beds provide much needed rest for parents who want to stay near their babies. New sleeper chairs can be made into a single bed … [Read more...]
Gold standard status for Stepping Hill joint replacement surgery
Joint replacement surgery at Stepping Hill Hospital has received confirmation in its commitment to patient safety in joint replacement surgery by receiving a top national rating. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, has been named as a ‘gold standard’ National Joint Registry … [Read more...]
Handover marks latest stage in improving emergency care at Stepping Hill Hospital
Another construction milestone has been celebrated in the completion of the new Emergency and Urgent Care Campus at Stepping Hill Hospital to help enhance local care. Building contractors Tilbury Douglas have completed the handover of the temporary ‘Majors’ Department which will eventually become … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust promotes ‘Skills for Life’ during National Apprenticeship Week
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is using National Apprenticeship Week (5th – 11th February 2024) to highlight the ‘skills for life’ gained through in-work training at the Trust. Learning and Education staff at the trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services in Stockport, … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS research team supports groundbreaking study into reducing hospitalisation of infants with respiratory infections
Over 500 babies in the North West, including 60 from families in Stockport supported by the local NHS Trust's Research and Innovation department, have played their part in a groundbreaking NIHR-supported study which has found that a single dose of a treatment for a respiratory infection in infants … [Read more...]
Cheadle widower shares unexpected impact of joining Life Leisure
A widower who never thought he’d step foot inside a gym has hailed his local Life Leisure centre in Cheadle as his reason to get up in the morning. David King (pictured), 75, from Cheadle, said his career as a joiner and passion for the outdoors always kept him fit and healthy. So, when his … [Read more...]
Marple Paralympic star benefits from hydrotherapy at Stepping Hill Hospital
A Paralympic gold medallist more used to international swimming pools has been benefitting from the much smaller hydrotherapy pool at Stepping Hill Hospital. Matt Walker MBE (pictured centre, with physiotherapists Xav Nguyen, left, and Andrew Hewitt, right) has been receiving hydrotherapy … [Read more...]
Stockport residents invited to nominate their Health and Care Champions
Members of the public in Stockport and across Greater Manchester have a chance to show their thanks by nominating health champions who have gone above and beyond in their care. The Greater Manchester Health and Care Champions Awards are held to reward health and care workers across the region who … [Read more...]
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