A new easy access service has been rolled out in Stockport allowing people experiencing lung symptoms to have a chest x-ray, without needing to see a GP or book an appointment. Supported by the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, the service aims to help detect … [Read more...]
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Disabled people invited to shape a more accessible Bee Network
Disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions in Greater Manchester are being invited to apply to join an advisory group to help make the city-region's transport network more accessible. The Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) was established in 2008, and now plays a … [Read more...]
£50 million innovation funding awarded to five growth-driving projects in Greater Manchester
Five major projects aimed at supporting regional growth in Greater Manchester are being awarded £50 million funding through the Local Innovation Partnerships Fund (LIPF). The £500 million LIPF is a Government programme being delivered through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) aimed at … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester’s first independent living home and training academy opens in Stockport
Stockport has become the first place in Greater Manchester to bring together a fully interactive independent living home and a health and social care training academy under one roof. Based at Fred Perry House and opening to the public from 15 June, the Live Well Independently in Stockport Suite … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust reports improved patient experience one year on from opening new Emergency & Urgent Care Campus
Hospital services in Stockport have reported improvements in waiting times, patient flow and overall experience following the completion of a new Emergency & Urgent Care Campus last year. The £34 million project at Stepping Hill Hospital, delivered for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust by … [Read more...]
Stockport libraries become part of Live Well network
Stockport residents will be able to access information, advice and support from libraries across the borough across areas including health and wellbeing, money and cost of living, housing, work and learning as they join the network of Live Well spaces. Stockport Council is launching a network of … [Read more...]
Signpost for Carers marks Carers Week with focus on building stronger communities
Stockport-based charity, Signpost for Carers is supporting Carers Week (8th to 14th June 2026), an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of unpaid caring, recognising the vital contribution carers make across families and communities, and highlighting the challenges they face every … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates Radio Starlion during National Volunteers Week
As part of National Volunteers Week, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the fantastic work of the many volunteers who provide vital support for its services – including their very own hospital radio station. Radio Starlion has been entertaining patients on wards at Stepping Hill … [Read more...]
Macmillan Cancer Support Centre to open at Stepping Hill Hospital
A new support for people affected by cancer across Stockport will soon be available through a new Macmillan Cancer Support Centre opening on the Stepping Hill Hospital site. The centre will provide personalised support, advice and guidance for people affected by cancer. A range of information … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Actionable HR tactics for mental health
Following Mental Health Awareness Week in May, the team from Stockport-based Hallidays HR share actionable tactics for businesses of all sizes to support the mental health of their workforce. Mental Health Awareness Week is an important opportunity for businesses to reflect on how they support … [Read more...]
Good rating for Stockport adult care services
Stockport’s adult social care services have been rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent body that inspects and rates health and adult social care services in England. The assessment looked at how well the council helps adults who need care and support, including … [Read more...]
New River Mersey walking route opens in Stockport
A new River Mersey walking route in Stockport has opened, giving residents across the borough and Greater Manchester more ways to explore nature. The 21 km Mersey Valley Way begins in Stockport and follows the River Mersey through South Manchester and into Trafford, finishing at Ashton-on-Mersey. … [Read more...]
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