A project to improve tracheostomy care for local patients, including those at Stepping Hill Hospital, has been shortlisted for two prestigious national awards. The SHINE tracheostomy project has been shortlisted in both the British Medical Journal Awards and the Health Service Journal Value in … [Read more...]
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Doctors connect to speed up care
An innovative system that connects busy hospital consultants and GPs is speeding up patient treatment and reducing hospital appointments in Stockport. Stockport is the first area in Greater Manchester to introduce the system where GPs can call ‘Consultant Connect’ during patient appointments to … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital nurse shortlisted for top award
A leading gynaecology nurse at Stepping Hill Hospital is up for an award as one of the most inspiring women in the north west. Gill Clarke has been shortlisted in the public sector category at this year’s Inspiring Women Awards for leading and transforming gynaecology services. In the past 15 … [Read more...]
Stockport medics praised for lifesaving action on and off duty
A Stepping Hill Hospital A&E sister and her paramedic husband have been praised for helping save the life of a heart attack victim – not at hospital but in a department store car park. Senior A&E sister Clare and her husband John Carrie, a senior paramedic for the North West Ambulance … [Read more...]
Stockport health & social care providers pledge to work together
Senior leaders from the organisations providing health and social care services in Stockport have entered into a brand new working arrangement, by signing an agreement to work as a Multi-specialty Community Provider (MCP). Stockport Together represents NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group, … [Read more...]
Junior football club scores first-aid goal from the Alex
A local junior football club has received £1,200 from the privately owned BMI Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle to buy life-saving equipment. Richmond Rovers Junior Football Club has used the cash to buy a defibrillator, which has been installed at the Norbury playing fields in Hazel Grove, Stockport … [Read more...]
New play area for children at Stepping Hill
A new play area for young patients at Stepping Hill Hospital has opened, thanks to a generous £33,249 donation from charity MedEquip4Kids. The children helped design the new outside area within the Tree House children’s unit. It features a bright seafaring theme with bridges, hills, tunnels and a … [Read more...]
‘Brexit uncertainty’ is heard loud and clear by Starkey
As the discussions around the EU referendum become increasingly audible, Marketing Stockport gold members attended an informative, impartial presentation from leading UK economist and chair of pro-Manchester, Dr John Ashcroft . Discussions unfolded, providing a further insight into the potential … [Read more...]
Healthy bake-off as communities rise to the challenge!
Change 4 Life recipes were used in the bake-off using healthier alternatives such as sweetener, fruit and even vegetables to bake something with a savoury twist. Adswood and Bridgehall community groups rose to the challenge to cook a healthy cake at ‘A Big Cake Off’ event, organised as part of … [Read more...]
Council reminds of dangers of drug driving
Stockport Council is reminding everyone about the risks associated with driving while on prescription drugs or illegal drugs, a year after enforcement was introduced in England and Wales. The new law sets legal limits for drivers for blood level of drugs and gives police the power to stop you and … [Read more...]
Stockport Hospital top training centre for severe injuries
Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital has become a training centre for doctors to learn the latest techniques of life support for severely injured patients. The Advanced Trauma Life Support three-day course is for A&E doctors, orthopaedic surgeons, and anaesthetists involved in traumatic … [Read more...]
Simon Shepherd appointed executive director at the Alexandra Hospital
BMI Healthcare has appointed a new boss of its flagship Alexandra Hospital. Simon Shepherd, 56, has succeeded Philip Oehley as executive director of the Alex in Cheadle. The Alex is the largest private hospital outside of London and the largest in BMI Healthcare’s portfolio, with 600 staff and … [Read more...]