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.

New Vaccination Pop Ups in Stockport
Vaccination pop up clinics will be in local communities in Stockport, Tuesday, 19 April – Thursday, 21 April, making it easy for anyone aged 12+ and eligible, to get their first, second or booster dose.
Help BEAT Coronavirus
Help BEAT Coronavirus is a new campaign encouraging people to take part in research to help the NHS understand the ongoing issues presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

Health Advice for Easter Weekend
This bank holiday Easter weekend there is help and advice available for health issues including minor illnesses.

Extended Opening Hours for Vaccination Clinic at Trinity Methodist Church
The opening hours at the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Trinity Methodist Church, Trinity Gardens, 351 Bramhall Lane, SK3 8TP have been extended. The clinic will be open Tuesday – Sunday, 9am-6pm for anyone aged 12+ and eligible.

Stockport Vaccination Offer Extended to Include 5-11 Year Olds
All children aged 5 to 11 are now eligible to get a first Covid-19 vaccination. You can protect your little ones by getting them vaccinated this Easter holiday at the One Stockport Hub, (in the former Argos store) in Merseyway, Stockport town centre, SK1 1RA.

One Stockport Hub Pop-Up Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Re-opens
Stockport’s popular town centre walk-in pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic at the One Stockport Hub, Merseyway, SK1 1RA, re-opens from today, Wednesday, 6 April, until Saturday, 30 April. It’s open today for anyone aged 12 years and over, no appointment is required.

The Big Conversation: your chance to talk about health and care in Greater Manchester
People from every corner of Greater Manchester are invited to start talking about the future of health and care for themselves and their families. The Big Conversation survey launches in Stockport on Monday 4 April 2022 and anyone who lives or works in the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs can take part.

Need to talk? If you live in Greater Manchester and are aged 10 to 25 you can find support anonymously for your mental health and wellbeing with NHS service provider Kooth
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership has commissioned instant access digital mental health support across Greater Manchester for everyone aged 10+.

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, it’s an annual opportunity to raise awareness of the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Every 15 minutes someone is diagnosed with the disease, that’s nearly 43,000 people each year.
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