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The NHS will today launch the world’s largest trial of a revolutionary new blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms appear.

Due to COVID-19, the Stockport Open Door Safe Haven’s capacity is temporarily reduced. Please see here for the temporary opening hours.

Extended times and new days will be added to the ongoing vaccination programme when Scorah Chemist launches a weekly Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday clinic at Trinity Church, Trinity Gardens, 351 Bramhall Lane, SK3 8TP from this week.

Healthcare services in Stockport could be radically transformed to improve the health of Stockport residents after ambitions to build a new state-of-the-art hospital in the centre of Stockport were unveiled today.

Stockport students are being encouraged to get their Covid jab when they start college next week.

Health chiefs in England are encouraging parents to be aware of the signs of respiratory illnesses in young children, as data from Public Health England (PHE) shows cases are starting to rise in parts of the country.

Advice is only a phone call away if you need medical help on Bank Holiday, Monday, 30 August.

Anyone aged 16 or over can get their Covid vaccination at a walk-in pop up clinic on Bank Holiday Monday, 30 August, between 10am and 2pm, or on the following day, Tuesday, 31 August, between 10am and 4pm. No bookings are necessary.

I am writing to you as recent events in Afghanistan have put a spotlight on the Armed Forces and Veterans community.

Nominations are now open for the first Stockport Health and Care Awards to celebrate the contribution of health and care staff, and volunteers, who have supported the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.