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.
Get vaccinated at Stockport’s latest pop up COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Anyone aged 12 or over and eligible can walk-in and get vaccinated at Stockport’s latest pop up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Aquinas College on Tuesday, 1 February, 10am – 2.30pm.
More vaccination choices launched across Stockport
Make the most of Stockport’s new and revised offer at pop up clinics in the community as health experts have introduced more choice on where to get your next dose.
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
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