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.
Help – a new mental health campaign from the NHS
A new mental health campaign which highlights that feelings of anxiety and depression can affect us all has been laucnhed and the NHS is here to help.
Colonoscopy confidence – your common sense bowel check
Bowel Cancer UK have launched the Colonoscopy Confidence campaign to explain what a colonoscopy is, why it matters and encourage people to attend their appointment.
Pregnant women urged to get boosted now
Pregnant women across Stockport are being urged to get vaccinated after experts warn that catching Covid in the later stages of pregnancy can have serious consequences for both mother and baby.
16 and 17 Year Olds Can Now Get The COVID-19 Booster Vaccination
Young people aged 16 and 17 are being invited to come forward and get a COVID-19 booster jab. In a bid to protect as many people as possible from COVID, vaccination experts have lowered the eligible age for a booster to 16, as long as it’s been 12 weeks since a second vaccination.
Extended vaccination options until the end of January
Vaccination options across Stockport have been extended by Health Chiefs until the end of January in a bid to increase the number of people who are protected against COVID-19.
For all 12-15 year old’s in Stockport – make the most of the last few days of your school holidays and get vaccinated
Stockport’s 12-15 year olds are being urged by health bosses to make the most of the last few days of their Christmas holidays and get their vaccination done.
Confirmatory PCR tests to be temporarily suspended for positive lateral flow test results
From Tuesday, 11 January, in England, people who receive positive lateral flow results for COVID-19 will be required to self-isolate immediately and won’t be required to take a confirmatory PCR test
An Update on Elective Care in Greater Manchester
Hospitals in Greater Manchester have made the difficult decision to pause some non-urgent surgery and appointments due to the rising impact of Covid. Patients who will be affected by this are being contacted.
Get Boosted this New Year
Make getting your COVID-19 vaccination your New Year resolution for 2022. Being fully vaccinated will protect yourself, your family and friends from getting seriously ill from the virus and reduce transmission of the Omicron variant.
Dedicated vaccination clinics for 12-15 year olds at the One Stockport Hub
Next week is the first chance for 12-15 year olds to get their second COVID-19 vaccination. Twelve weeks must have passed since the first dose was given. This age group can walk into the One Stockport Hub, Mersey Square, SK1 1RA, with a parent, guardian, or carer for their first or second vaccination.
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