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.
Top Doc Urges Public To Be Safe This Bonfire Night and Diwali
England’s top children’s doc is encouraging people to enjoy Bonfire Night and Diwali safely as the celebrations return following Covid restrictions last year.
Help Us Help You
This November, NHS England and NHS Improvement has launched the next phase of the latest ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign which focuses on NHS 111 online.
Safe and Well Campaign launched to Help Residents Stay Healthy this Winter
Winter can be a difficult time for many people. With the clocks going back on 31st October, the nights are getting longer and the famous Greater Manchester weather is well and truly back. Stockport Council is working with health partners in a joint campaign to highlight a range of important information to help the people of Stockport stay safe and well this winter.
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.
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