Amid the ongoing resident doctors strike, NHS services across Greater Manchester are reminding residents of where is best to go for health advice on weekends to help ease pressures on A&E departments. So far during the strike action, (running from 7am, Tuesday 7th to 7am, Monday 13th April), … [Read more...]
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Life Leisure exercise referral scheme helps Stockport resident put Type 2 Diabetes into remission
A Life Leisure member from Stockport is celebrating a life-changing health transformation after putting her Type 2 diabetes into remission through regular exercise and improved nutrition. Over the past year, Elizabeth Slater (pictured left) has transformed her wellbeing by committing to regular … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS catering team earns further recognition with national shortlistings
The catering team within Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has earned further recognition after having been shortlisted for two more national awards. The team, including chefs and catering assistants, provides quality food for both Stepping Hill Hospital’s inpatients on the wards, and for staff, … [Read more...]
Ealoor nursing consultancy boost neonatal incubator appeal
Stockport NHS Charity’s neonatal incubator appeal has received another boost, with a donation from local nursing consultancy Ealoor. Ealoor ran a Harmony Night event at Wythenshawe Forum celebrating their 25th anniversary and honouring international nurses, which also raised money for our … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to trial more joined-up approach to healthcare under new devolution deal
Greater Manchester is set to trial a more joined-up approach to healthcare that focuses more on preventative support under enhanced devolution of health services. Under the plans, NHS England will appoint a new NHS Integrated Care Board Chair for two regions, Greater Manchester and South … [Read more...]
Action on the environment and saving water stepped-up at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport NHS staff, including doctors and nurses and those in other roles, took part in environmental days to learn more practical ways to save water at home and at work. Activities were part of actions to boost water efficiency and support further progress on Green Plans at Stockport NHS … [Read more...]
New monitoring system scheme brings Stockport NHS care closer to home
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is deploying new monitoring technology to ensure more people can receive care in the comfort of their own home, with a community-based initiative. The ‘Hospital at Home’ (sometimes known as virtual ward) is using new patient technology-enabled remote monitoring … [Read more...]
Royal Nawaab Pyramid presents donation to neonatal incubator appeal
Stockport NHS Charity have shared their thanks with the Royal Nawaab Pyramid after the restaurant gave a huge donation towards their neonatal incubator appeal. Restaurant owner Mahboob Hussain presented £28,000 to the Neonatal Matron Helen Large who heads the neonatal team at Stepping Hill … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS catering team up for national award
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s catering team have had its high standards recognised once again a shortlisting for a national award. The team are finalists in the ‘Hospital Catering’ category at this year’s Public Sector Catering Awards, which look out for the very best in the industry. The … [Read more...]
Robinsons pubs raise awareness and fund prostate cancer support services
Over the past year, Stockport's Robinsons Brewery has partnered with Prostate Cancer Support to help spread the awareness of PSA testing and the support the organisation in providing for those living with prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Support is a Stockport-based charity working across the … [Read more...]
£46.5 million investment boost for Greater Manchester plans for community led approach to addressing health and economic inequalities
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and The National Lottery Community Fund have announced a £46.5 million investment in the city region’s Live Well approach to support across jobs, health, housing, debt, food, family and social connection. Live Well is Greater Manchester’s transformative … [Read more...]
Stockport Council and Business Growth Hub launch skills initiative for the Health & Social Care Sector
The Adult Social Care Commissioning Team at Stockport Council has joined forces with Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub to launch a new initiative to develop skills within the borough's care settings. The Stockport Skills Development for Care Workers initiative is designed to strengthen the … [Read more...]
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