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Why we’re backing Prostate Cancer UK & NHS England’s new campaign. Prostate cancer is more common than you think. It’s the most common cancer in men. 1 in 8 men will get prostate.

The impact of the Storm Eunice is expected to be severe with a danger to life warning. It is advised that any form of travel should only be undertaken if it is essential. If you do need to travel anywhere, please pay extra care and attention to the conditions and objects around you.

After steering Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) into the final stages of a move into a new integrated care organisation Dr Cath Munro, Chairperson, and Andrea Green, the Accountable Officer, have announced their future plans.

Young people aged between 12 and 17 can take advantage of a few days off school or college this half term to get their Covid-19 vaccination sorted.

The NHS in the North West today joins with the health service across the country to launch a new lifesaving campaign to encourage people to dial 999 when they are having early signs of a heart attack.

Make sure you’re vaccinated if you’re planning a holiday abroad this year is the advice from Stockport health bosses. The best way to take the stress out of making travel plans, and to protect yourself and your family from serious illness because of COVID-19, is by getting fully vaccinated.

The NHS and government have today set out a blueprint to address backlogs built up during the Covid pandemic and tackle long waits for care with a massive expansion in capacity for tests, checks and treatments.

Ten more pop up COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be open across Stockport this February half-term from Monday, 14 February, to Friday, 18 February, with a choice of two clinics each day. It’s an ideal time for those who are 12-17 years of age to get their vaccination whilst school and college are out.

As we mark World Cancer Day, the message from Stockport health bosses is – don’t wait to contact your GP if you have health worries or concerns.

It’s vital that if people feel poorly, after trying to ease the symptoms with self-care, they get in touch with their GP practice for advice, and use local information resources before they consider going straight to the Emergency Department.