Participants taking part in Greater Manchester's first Covid-19 vaccine trial have shared their experiences and why they chose to take part. The study is testing the safety and efficacy of a vaccine being developed by US-based Novavax. This is the first in a number of Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine … [Read more...]
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Stockport SMEs asked to share views on EAP support for workers
Employers in Greater Manchester are being asked to share their views on Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs) to support staff with health and wellbeing in an online survey. Working Well Early Help, which offers support to people with a disability or health condition who are working, absent or … [Read more...]
CDL puts mental health on the agenda during coronavirus pandemic
Stockport-based insurance technology firm CDL has made mental health the focus of a new welfare initiative to give people the tools to combat the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their well-being, particularly surrounding changes to their working life. The ‘TALKS2020’ programme is inspired … [Read more...]
Stockport residents encouraged to established healthy habits during Self Care Week
Stockport Council and partners are encouraging residents to get into some healthy habits this national Self Care Week, held 16 – 22 November 2020, as another way for residents to take personal control over Covid-19 and their long-term health.Making small changes and ‘living self-care for life’, the … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital top in safety for abdominal surgery
A new report shows Stepping Hill Hospital is the safest general hospital in the country for emergency abdominal surgery. The latest annual report from the National Emergency Laparotomy Audit show Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, the trust which runs the hospital, as being in the top four trusts in … [Read more...]
Illegal tobacco in Stockport exposed by lockdown reports
Cheap tobacco sold in Stockport as “duty-free” during the Coronavirus pandemic is almost certainly illegal, enforcement officers in Greater Manchester have warned. The alert comes after a public campaign led to a dramatic increase in reports of illegal sales which has enabled Trading Standards to … [Read more...]
New Cheadle care home moves closer to completion
Construction on a new 4,000 sq m care home, the £15 million Cheadle Manor, is now just weeks away from completion. The Cheadle Manor care facility is the latest for New Care, one of the UK’s fastest growing development-led care home operators and part of the McGoff Group. With the opening of the … [Read more...]
Leadership change at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Executive of Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, Louise Robson, has announced she will be leaving her role to take up a new leadership post working across the North West, North East and Yorkshire regions. Following Louise’s announcement it has been agreed that Karen James OBE, Chief Executive … [Read more...]
Stockport residents receive more efficient care through improved information sharing
Patient care in Stockport has received a boost for efficiency thanks to a new way of sharing information between community services and GP surgeries. Patient medical records and other key data can now be shared far more quickly and easily between Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s community … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill emergency department welcomes latest CQC inspection report
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has welcomed the Care Quality Commission (CQC)’s latest report after months of work to improve care in the emergency department at Stepping Hill Hospital. Trust staff were very disappointed by the outcome of the CQC’s inspection that took place in January and … [Read more...]
Accelerator launches for innovating healthcare companies in Greater Manchester
Businesses with innovative healthcare products or services can apply for a share of £300,000 funding as part of a new accelerator programme from Health Innovation Manchester. 2020-2021 Momentum Innovation Fund has been set up to introduce and adopt needs-led and evidence based innovations into … [Read more...]
New mental health crisis centre opens in Stockport town centre
A new mental health crisis centre has officially opened in Stockport town centre, after operating remotely for the past six months. The Open Door Safe Haven in Princes Street, should have opened in April, but due to lockdown had to limit its support to telephone or video calls. This free walk-in … [Read more...]
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