Welcome to the local news section of the NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group.
Here you can see the latest local press releases and information about current campaigns.
Pharmacists are here to help – ask away!
It’s national ‘Ask Your Pharmacist Week’ between Monday, 1 November and Sunday 7 November which highlights the sorts of health problems community pharmacies can help us with – and it may be more than most people think.
Book COVID-19 jabs online for 12-15 year olds
In conjunction with Stockport’s ongoing offer to vaccinate 12-15 year old pupils in school, parents in Greater Manchester are now able to book COVID-19 vaccinations online for their 12–15-year-old children at www.nhs.uk/book-a-coronavirus-vaccination.
Chair announced for new NHS Body for Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership has confirmed Sir Richard Leese as chair of its new Integrated Care Board ahead of NHS legislation which takes effect from the beginning of April (2022).
Taking Action to Reduce Waiting Lists in Greater Manchester
A wide range of work is underway in Greater Manchester to reduce waiting times and provide support for patients who are waiting for operations, surgery, and hospital appointments.
Stockport Health and Care Awards
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the first ever Stockport Health and Care Awards. There has been a fantastic response with over 300 nominations received.
There’s no need to call your GP about the flu or COVID-19 booster vaccine
Stockport residents do not need to call their GP about the flu or COVID-19 booster vaccine. Reducing the number of phone calls they receive helps GP practice staff to respond more quickly to those who need medical help.
Stockport celebrates Black History Month
As well as being Stockport Equality Month, October is Black History Month across the country, there are several events going on in Stockport to celebrate our diverse communities and their history here in the borough.
Pop Up Vaccination Clinics For 12-15 Year Olds in Stockport
If your 12-15 year old child is being educated outside local authority schools through home schooling or is distance learning, COVID-19 pop up clinics have been arranged so they can get vaccinated.
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