Stroke survivor Andy Shaw is taking part in an amazing 3km sponsored walk for our Stockport NHS Charity, raising money for our #stroke unit which has supported him in his recovery. Thank you Andy! www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/coming-...

Our surgical teams are the first in the country to introduce the innovative new Voice-Care technology which is set to improve patient safety. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/stockpo...

Congratulations to our colleagues on the Jasmine gynae ward who have received their first Blue StARS award. These awards are for those achieving consistently high clinical and care standards, following repeated assessments. Well done to them all. 🏆

We're currently experiencing hot weather again. Please keep cool and hydrated, and look out for vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to make sure they are too. More advice is on the UK Govt website here. www.gov.uk/government/p...

We’re proud to be one of the Greater Manchester hospitals which have begun rolling-out a new artificial intelligence tool that could help diagnose #prostatecancer faster – helping doctors identify the men who need urgent treatment first. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/stockpo...

Our surgical teams are now carrying out safer and more efficient prostate and bowel operations, with the help of their new Da Vinci surgical robot. The new robot means shorter hospital stays and faster initial recovery compared with traditional #surgery. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/stockpo...

In this short video clip, new nature recovery ranger Matt Ross explains how he’ll be enhancing green areas on our hospital sites to support both our health and wellbeing and the wider environment. #greenspaceforhealth

Our new nature recovery ranger Matt Ross is helping to create and enhance nature friendly green spaces on our hospital site supporting the health and wellbeing of patients, visitors and staff, and improving our biodiversity and environment. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/

Our colleagues were out at the weekend for a show of support at the fabulous Stockport Pride with a stall showing the support they offer for LGBTQI+ colleagues and patients. There was also a glitter bar at the stall adding glamour to the proceedings! #stockportpride #lgbtqpride

Our emergency department team have received the Bronze ‘GreenED’ award from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, showing they are taking positive and effective steps to reduce carbon emissions and waste while providing emergency care. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/stockpo...

Big thanks to Stockport NHS Charity for funding our paediatric diabetes team to take young people with Type 1 Diabetes to the Wild Things soft play centre in Bramhall. These events are a great opportunity for the children and parents to have peer support as well as fun.

Congratulations to our catering team for once again retaining their national NHS ‘exemplar’ status, which means they follow the highest standards and are an example for others to follow. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/caterin...

The weather is getting hotter again, and is likely to remain so for several days. Please keep cool and hydrated, and to look out for vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to make sure they are too. More advice is on the UK Govt website here. www.gov.uk/government/p...

Our chief executive Karen James recently presented an Above and Beyond award to governance & quality manager Laura Binns for demonstrating outstanding levels of compassion, professionalism, and patient centered care - during highly sensitive and emotionally complex patient safety investigations. 🎖️

This weekend sees the 78th birthday of the NHS! 🎉 A huge thank you to each and every member of staff across the NHS – past and present – for their hard work and dedication. Without you, nothing we do would be possible 🩵 #NHS78

We’re now offering improved ‘Changing Places’ specialist changing and toilet facilities on the hospital site to support our disabled patients, visitors and carers, thanks to contractors Tilbury Douglas and our Stockport NHS Charity www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/new-sup...

Registered with a GP in Stockport? You can drop-in for a chest x-ray at Stepping Hill if you're over 40 and worried about a cough that's lasted for three weeks or more. No appointment necessary – just visit the X Ray A department between 9am – 5pm, Mon- Fri www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/drop-in...

Huge thanks to our Stockport NHS Charity for their donation of a new high-fidelity manikin to our paediatric department. Manny (named after both manikin and Manchester) represents a child patient, and is helping enhance clinical skills and support effective teamworking among the team.

We're currently experiencing hot weather. Please keep cool and hydrated, and to look out for vulnerable friends, family and neighbours to make sure they are too. More advice is on the UK Govt website here. www.gov.uk/government/p...

This is #NationalVolunteersWeek where we celebrate the dedication of the many volunteers who provide us with vital support. The team behind our hospital station Radio Starlion have been providing entertainment for our patients for an amazing 49 years. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/radio-s...

These artists impression images from architects Arcadis shows us how the fantastic new @macmillancancer.bsky.social centre will look when it opens on the hospital site in a few weeks - providing personalised support and advice for people affected by cancer. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/upcomin...

Huge thanks to all our staff who ran the AJBell Great Manchester Run 10k for our Stockport NHS Charity. Great effort for a great cause!

Our children’s diabetes team hosted their second fun picnic event for their young patients and their families recently, with support from Stockport NHS Charity and High Peak Comps. To support similar events visit our charity page.

Wishing everyone a lovely Bank Holiday weekend. A big thank you to all our staff working over the weekend; and a reminder to please keep our emergency department (A&E) for emergencies. It’s expected to be hot, so remember to keep cool, drink cool drinks and wear sunscreen. #bankholiday #stockport

Big thanks to volunteers from AstraZeneca, with Employee Resources organising and overseeing, who have recently been helping us out with gardening outside the hospital; helping the plant beds look lovely for the upcoming summer. #volunteering #gardening

Today marks 9 years since the #ManchesterArena attack. In the immediate aftermath, our staff cared for and treated several of those injured who were taken to our hospital They responded well on a terrible night. We remember all those who lost their lives and were injured in the attack.

Our pathology team now completed their ‘go-live’ with a new laboratory information system with their blood sciences, helping to enhance the processing of millions of patient test results, and leading to faster patient diagnosis and treatment. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/lims-la...

This week we celebrated staff receiving their Long Service Awards at #EdgeleyPark Stadium, over 70 colleagues with an amazing 1750 years of care and service service between them! A huge thank you to all for your years of hard work, care and dedication. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/long-se...

Wishing all our nursing colleagues a very happy #InternationalNursesDay ! We have thousands of nursing staff providing fantastic and vital care in both hospital and community all year round. A huge thank you to them all. #IND2026

Here’s a preview of the fantastic incubator we’re buying for our neonatal team with our current Stockport NHS Charity appeal. Stephen Abram from Graeber joins neonatal matron Helen Large in looking at the great advantages it brings. To support the appeal contact kate.leadbeater@stockport.nhs.uk