Stepping Hill Hospital and local community NHS services in Stockport have introduced video appointments to revolutionise the way many patients receive their consultations. The video appointments will allow medical, nursing and other clinical staff to make face-to-face consultations via … [Read more...]
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Local Government Association respond to Care England funding report
Responding to a Care England report on provider funding, Cllr Ian Hudspeth, Chairman of the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Community Wellbeing Board, said: “Social care is now the frontline in the fight against coronavirus and making sure older and disabled people are safe and continue to … [Read more...]
New mental health telephone support service launches in Stockport
Open Door, a new mental health crisis centre due to open in Stockport on 1st April, has launched as a telephone support service due to the Covid-19 crisis. The service was commissioned by Stockport CCG to provide a safe haven for people having a mental health crisis and will offer telephone … [Read more...]
Occupational therapist innovates to tackle child eating disorder
An occupational therapist at the Stockport based charity, the Together Trust, has been working recently to combat the eating disorder Pica amongst local vulnerable children. Pica is characterised by a tendency to eat substances that provide no nutritive value such as soil, chalk, hair or … [Read more...]
Kast mobile showroom converted into coronavirus testing station
Stockport renewable energy specialists, Kast Renewable Energies, have donated their mobile showroom truck to be used to offer patients and key workers coronavirus testing in Cheshire. Kast responded to a plea for donations from East Cheshire GP practices who have grouped together to organise a … [Read more...]
Stockport hospice redevelopment plans submitted
Plans have been submitted to Stockport Council for the redevelopment of unused buildings at St Ann's Hospice, Heald Green, which would add a 50,000 sq ft facility to the site. Plans were submitted by architect, PRP, and will see outdated buildings on the site replaced with a purpose built … [Read more...]
New emotional wellbeing and mental health services launch in Stockport
Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Clinical Commissioning Group have launched three new emotional health and wellbeing services. The new services will expand the range of support available to Stockport residents at a particularly stressful and isolating time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [Read more...]
New care home sold for £16 million
The newly-built Bramhall Manor care home in Stockport has been sold by operators, New Care, to a London-based investor, Place North West has reported. Octopus Healthcare purchased the 71-bed home from New Care for £16 million, however, New Care will continue to operate the facility and be the … [Read more...]
Decontamination unit earns top rating for Stepping Hill
The decontamination unit at Stepping Hill Hospital has received an exceptional outcome following a re-certification audit. The Hospital Sterlisation and Disinfection Unit (HSDU), which ensures surgical instruments are clean, sterile and safe to use, was inspected by the British Standards … [Read more...]
Healthy Start Vouchers made more available for families during Covid-19 outbreak
Due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and the pressures on health professionals at this time, new legislation has recently been passed that will not insist on the need for a registered health professional’s signature and stamp on Part B of the Healthy Start vouchers’ application form. From … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital receives hundreds of donations during coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus public health crisis has seen a huge outpouring of support and donations from the people of Stockport, the High Peak and surrounding regions for staff at Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has received hundreds of donations, not just … [Read more...]
New care facility used for Stockport NHS coronavirus response
Health and Social Care partners in Stockport have commissioned a new 71-bed facility, Bramhall Manor, to care for patients who are well enough to be discharged from hospital but need further assessment to identify their ongoing care needs. Bramhall Manor, New Care’s latest state-of-the-art care … [Read more...]
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