A Stockport GP has become one of the first people in the country to donate her blood plasma to combat coronavirus after falling ill with the virus while working on the NHS front line. The NHS service is leading a major new programme to collect convalescent plasma from people who have recovered … [Read more...]
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Local children provide art for Manchester Nightingale Hospital
Children at schools run by Stockport charity, Together Trust, have responded to calls for art to brighten the walls of the new NHS Nightingale Hospital at Manchester Central. Children and young people in the Together Trusts schools and care settings, have been busy creating art to brighten the … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill training team recognised for Excellence in Patient Care
A training team based at Stepping Hill Hospital have been shortlisted for a national award for their work in supporting clinical teams. The clinical simulation team (pictured before the Covid-19 emergency) have been shortlisted for the Royal College of Physicians Excellence in Patient Care Awards … [Read more...]
April 30th – Coronavirus News Updates:
Latest data: Testing: 818,539 people have now been tested for the virus UK Cases: 165,221 have tested positive, + 4,076 on previous day Loss of life: 26,097 people have died in hospital, care homes and community In Stockport: there are 796 cases of Covid-19, + 31 on previous … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Technology Fund launches with kit for digitally excluded
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has invested £150,000 into a technology fund to aid digitally isolated young people and called on business for further support. The investment will support disadvantaged young people at risk of digital isolation who do not have access to the technology … [Read more...]
Invoice and payment fraud on the rise, warns Amshire
With home working meaning businesses are relying more than ever on email communications, Stockport IT specialists, Amshire, warn of rising fraud through invoices and payment requests sent by email. Watch Out – Invoice and Payment Fraud on the Rise! Over 80% of businesses report being targets … [Read more...]
Robinsons pub provides free accommodation to NHS front-line workers
Stockport based Robinsons Brewery is working with Wythenshawe Hospital and the NHS to offer free accommodation at one of its pubs for staff fighting the coronavirus outbreak. The Bulls Head in Hales Barns, which has 21 bedrooms, has opened its rooms to support the South Manchester hospital and … [Read more...]
Independent brewery partners with Supportability
Stockport based charity, Supportability have announced a new partnership with Salford-based independent brewery, ShinDigger Brewing Co. The independent brewery are running a local delivery service in Greater Manchester during social distancing restrictions, and are donating 10% of proceeds to the … [Read more...]
DigiKnow offers new ways to help Stockport to get online
Stockport’s ‘DigiKnow’ alliance, comprised of local groups and organisations, is creating new ways to help residents to get online while libraries and community groups are closed due to the coronavirus crisis. Telephone support is now available for anyone who has access to a?smartphone, tablet or … [Read more...]
Video appointments innovation means safer consultations at Stepping Hill
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...]
Join in with VE Day in Stockport
Stockport Council is calling for local residents and businesses to get involved with this year's VE Day celebrations while adhering to social distancing guidance. The weekend of 8th – 10th May is the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (commonly known as VE Day), marking 75 years since the … [Read more...]
April 29th – Coronavirus News Updates:
Latest data: Testing: 763,387 people have now been tested for the virus UK Cases: 161,145 have tested positive, + 4,309 on previous day Loss of life: In hospital, 21,678 people have died + 586 on previous day In Stockport: there are 765 cases of Covid-19, + 36 on previous … [Read more...]
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