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Time running out to get the Covid booster
1st February 2023
Local health bosses are urging anyone who needs a first Covid booster or winter booster vaccination to get it now, following the national announcement that the booster programme will pause on Sunday, 12 February.
It’s not too late for over 50s to get the COVID-19 winter booster vaccination
19th January 2023
There’s still time this winter for anyone 50 or over to get vaccinated or boosted against COVID-19 at One Stockport Hub vaccination clinic, Mersey Square, Stockport, SK1 1RA. Open every Saturday up to and including Saturday, 11 February, from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
Taking Care of Coughs and Colds this Winter
23rd December 2022
Winter can be tough for everyone in Stockport. As the weather gets colder, we all know that winter illnesses like coughs and colds can start to spread more easily so it’s important that you take time to look after yourself and your health.
It’s the season to be jolly – but it’s not always easy at Christmas
22nd December 2022
There are free services and support open to anyone in Stockport over Christmas, some of which are available 24 hours a day, every day.
Ground-breaking remote monitoring tech for region’s cardiac patients
15th December 2022
Patients awaiting cardiac surgery in Greater Manchester will be given additional peace of mind thanks to a new home monitoring service.
Individual Funding Request (IFR) Operating Model Update (November 2022)
16th November 2022
The Individual Funding Request (IFR) Service at NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care has published an update outlining how the service works.
Pop-Up Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics Return to Stockport
27th October 2022
Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinics are returning to Stockport from Wednesday, 2 November, Anyone aged 12 or over and eligible can come along and get up to date with their covid-19 vaccinations. No appointment is required, just walk-in.
Guidance on additional targeted Covid-19 testing to keep care homes safe this winter
27th October 2022
Guidance about the approach for the management of Covid-19 cases, symptomatic individuals and the general wellbeing of residents, service users, visitors and staff in social care settings over the winter months, provided by Stockport Council Public Health Team.
Stakeholder Briefing – NHS GM Health and Care Partnership – October 2022
12th October 2022
Read the latest Partnership Update by NHS Greater Manchester Health and Care Partnership
NHS-Galleri Trial Briefing for Primary and Secondary Care Clinicians 2022/2023
12th October 2022
Clinicians’ briefing produced by GRAIL, Cancer Research UK and King’s College London – September 2022. This briefing is to update primary and secondary care clinicians about the NHS-Galleri trial as it moves into its second operational year.
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