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Reducing sickness absence in your business

The Business Growth Hub is looking at causes of sickness and ways of reducing sickness absence in the workplace. They are exploring the potential of developing a service which would help individuals who fall ill whilst at work, and who are at risk of long-term sickness absence, to return to … [Read more...]

Stockport Council funding gets walkers out on Mirrlees Fields

Hospital staff, patients and the community who live near Mirrlees Fields can get walking thanks to Stockport Council funding and Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM).  Mirrlees Fields is one of Stockport’s many green spaces situated between Woodsmoor and Hazel Grove. The Mirrlees Fields … [Read more...]

Vernon signs up for Smile for a Mile scheme

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society is the first business to sign up for the council's Smile for a Mile scheme. A total of 36 schools in Stockport have now signed up to the national Daily Mile campaign, which has been rebranded as Smile for a Mile in Stockport’s schools. Smile for a Mile involves … [Read more...]

Call to Action for National Clean Air Day

Ahead of National Clean Air Day on 21st June, Stockport Council is calling on its residents to take action on air pollution. The Council is encouraging residents to make a personal pledge at www.tfgm.com/air to help tackle poor air quality in the borough. Poor air quality is one of the most … [Read more...]

How Greater Manchester is Tackling Homelessness

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has published his first monthly blog explaining how Greater Manchester is tackling homelessness in the city region. Ending the need for rough-sleeping in Greater Manchester is my top personal priority as Mayor. Over the last year, working with colleagues across … [Read more...]

Borough Care gets home extension approval

Stockport based Borough Care, the largest not for profit care provide for the elderly in Stockport, has been granted planning consent for an extension at one of its homes.  Bruce Lodge in Offerton is to get a new two-storey wing that providing 18 en-suite bedrooms and a social dining space. Dr … [Read more...]

Totally Local Company gets schoolchildren Totally Healthy

Totally Local Company and Little Sports Coaching have launched a competition across local schools to reinforce the key messages of healthy living. Throughout spring, we are inviting pupils from schools they work with, to design a poster which promotes healthy living and encourages more children to … [Read more...]

Starkey invests in its team to champion workplace health

Leading hearing technology business Starkey has adopted a digital workplace health programme devised and implemented by Stockport-based Life Leisure. Life Leisure’s actilife programme – which combines wearable technology, an online interactive programme and remote coaching to help people become … [Read more...]

Stockport Pen Pal Project Connects Generations

The Stockport Pen Pal project has bridged the gap between Janet Coxon, 97, and a Year 7 student from Stockport School, as part of a campaign to bridge the gap between teenagers and the older generation in Stockport.  Home Instead Senior Care in Stockport and Tameside teamed up with Stockport School … [Read more...]

Stockport supports National Diabetes Prevention Week

During National Diabetes Prevention Week April 16th-22nd Stockport Council and the local NHS are urging people who are invited by their GP to the Healthier You: NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme to take up the offer. Patients at risk of developing type 2 diabetes are being sent letters and text … [Read more...]

The Gym Redrock opens in Stockport

A brand new leisure facility, The Gym, is the latest to open its doors at Redrock Stockport.  Offering access to the latest fitness equipment and exercise classes 24/7,  The Gym at Redrock enables members to fit their work outs around their busy lifestyles. Redrock has established itself as one of … [Read more...]