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.
Smokers encouraged to take part in Stoptober
Stoptober is back to launch its 10th mass quit attempt, calling on smokers in England to join the 2.3 million others who have made a quit attempt with the campaign since it launched in 2012.
World Mental Health Day – Every Mind Matters – Get Your Personalised Mental Health Action Plan
The impact and experience of the past 18 months has been different for everyone, as have our reactions, but there’s no doubt it’s been a difficult time for us all. That’s why it’s so important to look after our mental health and wellbeing; now more than ever.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer can affect anyone and is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK, but when detected in the early stages there is a good chance of recovery.
An Extra Week to Nominate for The First Stockport Health and Care Awards
There’s been a lot of interest in the first Stockport Health and Care Awards, so the closing date has been extended until Thursday, 7 October, to give people extra time to get their entries in.
Book, Get Jabbed and Go – It’s That Easy!
It’s now nice and easy to get jabbed with a new, regular, dedicated four-day vaccination clinic with bookable appointments, which starts on a Thursday and goes into the weekend.
Local doctors ask for your support as they work through their busiest period
Doctors’ surgeries across Greater Manchester are open and staff are working harder than ever to make sure patients and the public are kept safe and they continue to get the care that they need.
Brinnington Park Sports Centre Hosts This Week’s Pop Up
The sports centre, Brinnington Park, will double up as a vaccination pop up on Friday, 24 September when it opens between 10am and 4pm.
Double Shortlisting for Stockport at 2021 Health Service Journal Awards
An innovative joint working project designed to help patients get home from hospital more quickly to aid their recovery was recognised in a shortlist at the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Patient Safety Awards on Monday, 20 September, 2021.
Free advice and support for young people starting university or work
Kooth.com, commissioned by NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group, is a digital platform which provides a safe and anonymous way for young people to access digital support, self-care resources, information and peer support.
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