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Stepping Hill supporting child flu research

Stepping Hill Hospital staff are supporting a national child flu research project to help children who are vulnerable to complications from flu. Children in certain groups, including those with asthma, diabetes or Down’s syndrome, are more vulnerable to becoming more poorly than others if they get … [Read more...]

A record turnout for the BIG Stockport Run

OVER 800 runners - including a Minion, Wonder Woman, a Stepping Hill super-group of fundraisers, and the largest ever national gathering of Vegan runners - took part in this year’s BIG Stockport Run at the weekend, making it the most successful turnout in the event’s five year history. The 10k … [Read more...]

Junior doctors’ strike called off

The British Medical Association (BMA) has called off the junior doctors' strike that had been due to take place across England next week The BMA said it had provided more than the legally required seven days’ notice ahead of industrial action, but NHS England has said that it needs more time to … [Read more...]

Stockport company save 100 lives at David Lloyd

Thanks to investment in AED technology David Lloyd health clubs today announced 100 lives have been saved following long-term investment in life-saving automated external defibrillators. David Lloyd Leisure (DLL), with a club at Stockport’s Cheadle Royal, has been investing in state-of-the-art … [Read more...]

Stockport Health and Social Care providers sign new agreement

Stockport Health and Social Care providers have signed a significant new agreement to work together. NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group and Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council are adopting a new integrated commissioning approach for health and social care, a legal agreement to pool … [Read more...]

UK waiting times for routine surgery ‘getting worse’

According to the latest figures from the Patients Association published in HI Magazine, UK waiting times for routine surgery is getting worse. The number of patients waiting over 18 weeks rose by 79.5% in 2015 UK waiting times for routine surgery, elective surgical procedures, in England are … [Read more...]

Stockport nurse is a Greek legend

A Stockport nurse from Stepping Hill Hospital A&E has proved to be a real Greek legend when she saved the life of a seven year old boy while she was off-duty enjoying a holiday in Greece. Julie Burkitt was relaxing with a quiet drink on Tsvilli beach on the island of Zante,  when an unmanned … [Read more...]

Stockport NHS appoints new non-executive director

A new non-executive director has been appointed to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community health services in Stockport. Catherine Barber-Brown brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the board of directors of the Trust from the financial services … [Read more...]

Stockport End of Life care team award

The Stockport End of Life Team, comprising district nurses, social care staff and commissioners, has been recognised for their work in improving services across the borough. At an award ceremony in London last week, representatives from Stockport picked up the Successful Service Integration … [Read more...]

BMI Healthcare invests £8m in the Alexandra Hospital

BMI Healthcare is accelerating investment at its flagship Alexandra Hospital in Stockport with an £8m programme of improvements over the next six months. The money will be spent on an MRI scanner, refurbishment of the reception and out-patients areas, new hybrid theatre housing the latest imaging … [Read more...]

Stepping Hill supports interns with learning difficulties

Stockport's Stepping Hill hospital has given great new opportunities to students with learning disabilities.   An expanded scheme will give young people with learning difficulties and disabilities a chance to get on-the-job training and career opportunities. Ten student interns will begin a … [Read more...]

Life Leisure nominated as top Stockport employer

Life Leisure has been named one of best employers in Stockport as part of the Stockport Business Awards. The not for profit and charitable trust, which manages 13 sports and leisure facilities in and around Stockport and employs over 500 people, is shortlisted in the ‘Employer of the Year’ … [Read more...]