News for: Health

Stockport based charity, St Ann’s Hospice has announced the appointment of Rachel McMillan (pictured) as its new chief executive. Rachel, who is the organisation’s current deputy chief executive and director of clinical services, will take over the role from the current CEO Eamonn O’Neal in … [Read more...]

A specialist nurse at Stepping Hill Hospital is part of a team who have won a national award for their efforts in increasing efficiency in wound care across Greater Manchester. Lisa Gough (pictured) is a tissue viability nurse and member of the Greater Manchester Health & Social Care … [Read more...]

A good stroll’s good for your northern soul is the message being delivered through a major new campaign that aims to create a long-term walking culture across Greater Manchester. Starring the ‘walking stories’ of people across the city-region, The Greater Manchester Way campaign is encouraging … [Read more...]

An outdoor music initiative, sponsored by Stockport based software firm, CDL, has hit the right note at Didsbury care village, Belong Morris Feinmann. Residents delighted in a live garden performance from the Northern Chamber Orchestra (NCO), as part of a project to improve the lives of those … [Read more...]

A care home in Cheadle has thanked those who have gone the extra mile to support residents throughout the coronavirus pandemic, including staff and the local community. Care UK’s Abney Court, in Abney Hall Park, has expressed its gratitude for the consideration and generosity shown by the people … [Read more...]

A specialist therapist who entertained millions with her the travels across Latin America on TV is now back caring for patients at Stepping Hill Hospital, following lockdown and her own struggles with health.  Audiences fell in love with Jo Gardiner and her teenage son Sam as one of the team duos … [Read more...]

New Care has appointed Sarah Lydon as registered manager at its latest care facility, Bramhall Manor on Hardy Drive in Bramhall. With the care facility fully commissioned by the Council and NHS in Stockport, Sarah is committed to helping Stepping Hill Hospital, assisting with the fast and … [Read more...]

A strength and conditioning coach at Life Leisure Stockport has completed his 'climb' of Mount Everest during the lockdown to raise awareness and funds for mental health charity, CALM. Adam Heywood, who is from Droylsden and a senior fitness coach at Life Leisure in Stockport, came up with the … [Read more...]