Stockport-based out-of-hours healthcare provider, Mastercall, received the Outstanding Patient Safety Culture award at this year's Urgent Healthcare UK (UHUK) Conference. Urgent Healthcare UK is a group of likeminded social enterprise out-of-hospital urgent care providers seeking to support each … [Read more...]
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Stockport celebrates outstanding caregivers in annual Making A Difference Every Day awards
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust held its annual Making A Difference Every Day awards at Stockport Town Hall on the evening of Friday 3rd November. Hosted by Greatest Hits Radio presenter Andy Crane, the awards recognised excellence in both Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services, … [Read more...]
New minimum service levels announced for strikes in key public services
The government has announced new guaranteed minimum service levels for a range of public services during strike action to mitigate the disruption to the public during industrial disputes. Minimum service levels are proposed for rail, ambulance and border security staff, and seek to balance the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council hosts recruitment day for home support workers
Stockport Council is inviting residents to a recruitment event where they can learn more about a career as a Home Support Worker. Home Support Workers are a vital part of the community, helping some of the borough’s most vulnerable adults to live happy and healthy lives independently in their own … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Presenteeism – A Silent Killer
Stockport-based HR outsourcing firm, Hallidays HR, explains the causes and dangers of presenteeism in the workplace and how to encourage colleagues not to come to work when sick. A recent study by Vitality, found that 40% of employees find that their work is affected by health problems. Another … [Read more...]
New laboratory information system set to improve services at Stepping Hill
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has, along with three other trusts in Greater Manchester, joined a new laboratory information system (LIMS) to improve services for both patients and clinicians. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, has joined with other members of the Greater … [Read more...]
New dental practice proposed for disused town centre retail space
A planning application to allow a dental practice to open in an disused retail space in the town centre has been submitted to Stockport Council. The change of use application proposes allowing the shop unit at 87-91 Princes Street in the town centre to be converted to a dental practice. The unit, … [Read more...]
Former Google boss among latest backers of Stockport-based health research database
Stockport-based health research database, UK Biobank, has secured £16 million in donations, match-funded by the UK government, including from former CEO and Chairman of Google, Eric Schmidt. UK Biobank is a world-leading biomedical database, containing in-depth genetic and health information from … [Read more...]
New inpatient wards proposed for Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has submitted plans to build 30,000 sq ft of adult inpatient wards at Stepping Hill Hospital in Hazel Grove. The Trust, which runs Stepping Hill and other community health services in Stockport, plans to construct the new facility on the site of the former A12 and … [Read more...]
Stockport College to connect local jobseekers with health and care employers
Stockport College, in collaboration with Stockport Council, is offering employability training to local jobseekers that will result in a guaranteed interview with a health and social care sector employer. The programme aims to upskill individuals, build their confidence and position them for … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS contract manager shortlisted for unsung hero award
Nadia Kardahji-Bould, a Stockport NHS supplies contract manager, has been shortlisted as an ‘unsung hero’ in a national award in recognition of her work. Nadia is up for the Unsung Hero award from the Health Care Supply Association (HCSA), as part of their Procurement for Healthcare Awards, which … [Read more...]
National award for Stockport pharmacist supporting people in pain
A pharmacist who supports patients at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport with their acute pain needs has received a national award for her excellent care. Hannah Fenton (pictured, right) received the title of Allied Healthcare Professional of the Year from the National Acute Pain Symposium … [Read more...]
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