Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Today is Clean Air Day 🌿🌍

We wanted to say well done, and thank you, to the talented local primary school pupils who took part in our Stop Idling poster competition.

The winning designs have now been turned into banners and signs across our sites, helping encourage drivers to switch off their engines and reduce air pollution.

Find out more about the competition 👇
https://www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/environmental-poster-competition/

Happy National Estates and Facilities Day!

We're saying a big thank you to all our Estates and Facilities colleagues, for everything they do to keep our hospitals running smoothly.

Their hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it makes a huge difference to our patients, visitors and staff every day.

Thank you for all that you do. 🔧💙 👏

Best of luck to Harry, Robert and Aiden as they walk from Macclesfield to Amsterdam to raise funds for our Stockport NHS Charity in support of care on our Stroke Unit E1. 🩵

If you can, please show your support 👇
https://www.justgiving.com/page/charitywalk1

Brothers Harry and Robert accompanied by friend Aiden are undertaking a monumental walk from Macclesfield to Amsterdam to raise funds for our Stockport NHS Charity.

Their incredible journey honors the care Harry and Roberts uncle is receiving on our Stroke Unit E1 at Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Every penny raised will be used to enhance the environment and care for future patients on the ward ❤️

If you would like to support the phenomenal trio please follow:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/charitywalk1

One year on from the opening of our new emergency and urgent care campus, and results show its clearly helping to improve patient experience and waiting times.
The campus is helping to improve patient flow, reduce waiting times and support staff in delivering faster, more joined up care when it matters most.
https://www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/stockport-nhs-foundation-trust-emergency-care-campus/

It's National Volunteers Week, and our Chief Executive Karen James OBE joined some of our fantastic volunteers in the hospital restaurant for some cream tea, and a chance to thank them for the amazing work they do throughout the year.

The Council of Governors is responsible for representing the interests of members and the public.

You can find out more about becoming a member of the Trust and the work of our Council of Governors here https://www.stockport.nhs.uk/about/governors/council/

This is National Volunteers Week where we celebrate the hard work and dedication of the many volunteers who provide vital support for out hospital services. We have over 250 volunteers, and among them are the team behind our hospital radio station Radio Starlion, who have been providing entertainment for our patients for an amazing 49 years. https://www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/radio-starlion-celebration/

Take a look at our fantastic new promotional video from Stockport NHS Charity , which shows how your contributions can make a huge positive difference to patients' lives.

Stockport NHS Charity Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

A new form of diagnostic support for Stockport patients; if you fit the symptoms x-rays are available without the need for an appointment or GP referral. Available from our X Ray-A department between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Registered with a GP in Stockport? From 1st June, you can drop-in for a chest x-ray at Stepping Hill Hospital if you're over 40 and worried about a cough that's lasted for three weeks or more.

No appointment necessary – just visit the radiology department between 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Put your mind at rest, get it checked.