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Mission to encourage Stockport’s older generation get active

Stockport’s older generation is being encouraged to get active as part of a brand-new scheme to help tackle loneliness and ill-health among the town’s ageing community.   There are immeasurable mental and physical health benefits to being active in old age. From helping to improve cognitive … [Read more...]

Stockport winners at Social Worker of the Year Awards

Stockport Family, Stockport Council’s integrated service for children, young people and families, has received national recognition after winning a silver award at the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards. The award recognises organisations who can demonstrate excellent practice as an … [Read more...]

Stockport awarded NHS Digital Funding

Stockport Council has been awarded £67,000 of national NHS Digital funding to maximise the use of assistive technology to keep people safe and independent at home. The council has been chosen in a competitive process to receive funding from NHS Digital, as part of a project managed by the Local … [Read more...]

Midshire hosts red breakfast for British Heart Foundation

National managed print service provider Midshire hosted a ‘Red Breakfast’ club at its Stockport office, raising over £130 for the British Heart Foundation. Attended by 26 hungry employees, each member of staff paid £5 to have their pick from a wide selection of breakfast options, including: sausage … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes supports A Bed Every Night campaign

Stockport Homes is supporting Greater Manchester's A Bed Every Night campaign, an ambitious plan to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping across the region. Beginning on 1 November, housing providers across Greater Manchester have committed to the Greater Manchester Mayor’s pledge to provide ‘A … [Read more...]

Nominations open for stars of Stockport Care Service

Relatives, patients and care workers are being called on to nominate their Stars of Stockport Care Service. Nominations for  the stars of Stockport Care Service are being invited in 10 different categories for the annual Stockport Star Awards.  The Stockport Star awards, and are now in their 3rd … [Read more...]

Are you as healthy as you think you are?

Are you as healthy as you think you are? A lot of the time you will go through ups and downs with your health and never fully know which direction we need to go in to become healthier. There are more cookbooks, documentaries, gyms, diets and supplements than ever before which makes the whole thing … [Read more...]

Vincent Kompany gets behind Mayor’s A Bed Every Night campaign

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany has pledged his support Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham’s plan to introduce A Bed Every Night - a ground-breaking new scheme giving everyone sleeping rough in Greater Manchester the chance to access somewhere safe and warm every night. A regular … [Read more...]

Local Sporting Heroes Honoured at Stockport Sports Awards

Stockport’s elite athletes, clubs and volunteers were recognised for their hard work and dedication to sport at the annual Stockport Sports Awards. Held at Houldsworth Golf Club, winners of the nine awards were announced on the evening by host Dominic McGuinness (TalkSport) and presented by … [Read more...]

NHS Transformation Unit appoints new Chief Executive

Stockport born Alex Heritage has been appointed by the NHS Transformation Unit Board to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer. Leila Williams, who co-founded the NHS Transformation Unit with Alex, continues in the role of Chief Transformation Officer. From the organisation’s beginnings … [Read more...]

Goodgym Stockport launch attracts over 40 runners

Local residents did a good deed and got fit at the same time as part of the launch of new fitness offering, GoodGym Stockport. Over 40 people took part by running from Life Leisure Grand Central in Stockport town centre to the Heatons Centre to help our friends from Signpost Stockport for Carers … [Read more...]