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.

Six New Venues to Visit for Vaccination
Stockport students are being encouraged to get their Covid jab when they start college next week.

Health chiefs issue warning as childhood respiratory infections rise ahead of winter
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.

Contact 111 first on this August Bank Holiday Weekend
Advice is only a phone call away if you need medical help on Bank Holiday, Monday, 30 August.

Bank Holiday Monday Vaccinations Available at Pop Up Clinic
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.

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

Celebrate Stockport’s Pandemic Heroes in the New Health and Care Awards
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.

Stockport County Choose Covid-19 Vaccine as Second Line of Defence This Season
Players and the manager of Stockport County have urged people in the borough to have their Covid-19 vaccinations after attending a pop-up vaccination clinic.

Free advice and support for young people worried about exam results
Receiving exam results can be a particularly stressful time for many young people but help is just a click away at www.kooth.com.

Vaccination Pop Up Clinics Move to Tuesday and Wednesday (24-25 Aug)
Walk-in pop up clinics will open next week on Tuesday, 24 August, and Wednesday 25 August, from 12pm- 4pm. No bookings are necessary.
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