Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Infographic: Director Amana Bromley celebrates International Women's Day, thanks colleagues, and says we still need to challenge structures preventing women reacging their potential.

We'll be celebrating the upcoming #InternationalWomensDay. Over 75% of our workforce are women, working in a huge variety of roles in both the hospital and community. Our Director of People and Organisational Development Amanda Bromley says thank you to them all. #IWD #IWD26

Info graphic - Karen James says that International Women's Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their achievements in the NHS

March 8th is International Women’s Day, and we’re celebrating their vital role in the care we provide. Here, our Chief Executive Karen James OBE reflects on her thoughts on the day.

Two women standing together, one holding certificate which says 'Above and Beyond '

Our chief executive Karen James recently presented our deputy IT procurement and business lead Victoria Rankin with an Above and Beyond award for helping to enhance the experience of our neurodiverse colleagues in her role as the Neurodiversity Staff Network’s IT Neurodiversity Champion.

Baby incubator

Five female members of midwifery team, four in nursing uniform

Our Stockport NHS Charity has launched an appeal for a new incubator which will help our neonatal team ensure newborn babies needing extra support can have the best possible environment for their start in life. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_25889

Infographic - 'Norovirus spreads easily. Washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help stop you passing it on if you do get sick. If you catch norovirus don't go to work or school and don't visit people in hospital until 48 hours after symptoms stop.

Norovirus update: we're pleased to announce that following our latest review we have lifted our restrictions on visiting, which is now once again allowed on wards. Please continue to help us against norovirus - wash your hands and don't visit if you have symptoms. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_25886

Infographic for Pain Cafe. 'Meet people who are living with Fibromyalgia or chronic pain. Connect, socialise and share experiences. Anxious about attending? We've all been there. We have a purple table cloth to easily identify us at the venue. 10:30am - 12:00pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, Micker Brook Cheadle Hulme. Call 0161 804 4416 or e-mail fibrocommunitycafe@outlook.com '

Woman giving a talk to a group of people sat in a centre. Display screen in the background says 'Sleep' , the subject under discussion.

Our Stockport Pain Café recently celebrated its first anniversary – one year of providing a fantastic lifeline for people with fibromyalgia & chronic pain. It runs on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month at the MickerBrook pub in Cheadle. Email fibrocommunitycafe@outlook.com or call 0161 804 4416.

Two women outside holding a kit bags with other kit bags on the floor, 'Life Leisure' written on the bags

We’re working together with Life Leisure on their Active Hospital project to use exercise as part of helping patients’ recovery. Free Active Hospital kit bags from Life Leisure include pedal exerciser, resistance band, pedometer and advice on simple exercises. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24857

Infographic - No visiting - due to increased cases of norovirus is now suspended. Thank you for your understanding and support. Exceptions apply for end of life care, and patients with learning disabilities or dementia.

We are currently experiencing very high rates of norovirus on our wards. To protect patients and services, visiting restrictions are now in place. See here for more details: www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24853

Children at bowling alley

Children and young people with accompanying adults at bowling alley

Children and young people with accompanying adults at bowling alley

Our Children and Young Person’s Diabetes team recently ran two burger and bowling evenings at Parrs Wood in Didsbury as a treat for their young patients so they could have fun and enjoy themselves. Big thanks to our Stockport NHS Charity for funding the fun. #bowling #stockportnhscharity

Ramadan Mubarak graphic

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone who is observing this holy month. Please look out for yourself and others who are fasting during this time.

We wish you a happy and peaceful season.

Picture of Mani playing bass, in frame.

Huge thank you to @stuffbymark.bsky.social , who's raised over £11k for our charity through sales of his brilliant portrait of Manchester music legend #stoneroses #Mani.

Mani was a huge supporter of the charity, & the donation is a fitting tribute to his memory. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24842

Smiling woman in pink and black dress

We're supporting #NationalApprenticeshipWeek . We've over 200 apprentices - great opportunities for those who take them, and a fantastic support for those they work with. Finance manager Sandra Platt says it's great to see apprentices develop in the team. #NAW2026 www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24823

Pharmacy technician woman

We’re celebrating #NationalApprenticeshipWeek to promote the advantages of apprenticeships, not just for those who take them, but for those they work with too.

Our specialist pharmacy technician Marie says apprentices have brought great value to the team. #NAW2026

www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24823

If you’re visiting loved ones in the hospital, please help us protect patients from norovirus.

- If you’ve had sickness or diarrhoea, please stay home until 48 hours after symptoms stop.

- Use soap and water before and after your visit. Hand sanitisers don’t work against norovirus.

Physiotherapy nhs staff with award

Our Deputy Chief Executive John Graham presented our Ward B6 therapy team with an Above and Beyond award for outstanding care, for ensuring a wife with severe mobility issues and other medical conditions was able to see her husband who was receiving end of life care before his passing.

Blue graphic with black text which reads, "World Cancer Day, 4 February"

In the UK, nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime. Today is World Cancer Day – a global day to raise awareness of cancer, and take action against it 🌍

Share this post to help us raise awareness.

#WorldCancerDay #WCD2026

Today is #WorldCancerDay, and we’re proud of the care, treatment and support which we offer to our patients with cancer.

Yesterday we held a Get Cancer Clever education day for colleagues & partners, on can work together to improve outcomes and experiences for people affected by cancer.

Our resident doctor Dr Nidhi Kakkar has become an amazing fundraiser for our Stockport NHS Charity, whether it’s through running a series of 10K runs throughout the year, or selling some of her lovely artworks for the cause. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24784

Graphic saying emergency department very busy, reminder of NHS 111

Our emergency services are very busy at the moment.
Please remember our emergency department (A&E) is for serious and life or limb threatening conditions. Please choose the right care for you, options include:
- 111.nhs.uk
- Your GP
- Local pharmacy
- Mental health support via 0800 014 9995

Large group of NHS staff, some in nursing uniform, holding award certificate in front of presentation screen

Large group of NHS staff, some in nursing uniform, holding award certificate in front of presentation screen

Congratulations to the teams on Ward B4 and the Marple district nurses who have each retained consecutive Blue StARS awards. These awards are for those achieving consistently high clinical and care standards, following repeated assessments. A proud achievement for them all. 🏆🏆

Healthcare staff with people in Cinderella character costumes, in a hospital setting

The Meadows in Stockport organise lots of activities to provide some fun, support, reminiscence and a welcome distraction for people living with dementia.

They recently welcomed Tickled Pink for a morning Cinderella pantomime (oh no they didn’t!), with dancing, singing and amazing feedback.

Four NHS staff standing in line, one in scrubs, two in nursing uniform

A new accreditation rating for our gastroenterology team shows they are keeping the highest standards of treatment and care for patients with liver conditions. #IQILS www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24752

Woman with baby, image of NHS and sewing machine in foreground

Best wishes to Lorraine Hartnett (pictured with grandson Shay) who has just retired after 23 years of service in our sewing room, ensuring staff are properly fitted and uniformed.
Thank you Lorraine, and enjoy your retirement!

Much loved Fairfield midwife says goodbye to profession after 40 years and retires A High Peak midwife who has been helping mums since 1985 has retired and says she will miss the people and the community she was part of for four decades.

Lovely story in the Buxton Advertiser on the retirement of our midwife Sue Turner after forty years of dedicated service - thank you Sue! www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/...

Three design concepts for neighbourhood mental health services

From February, 'living well' mental health services across Greater Manchester will change their name 'neighbourhood mental health services' based on your feedback.

You can help to choose a new service icon, to go alongside the new name. Vote on three options: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/living-well-...

Pharmacist staff member, Asian female, smiling to camera, medicines behind

Pharmacist staff members, one white female one Asian male, examining medicine jar, medicines behind

Pharmacist staff member, white male, working at computer

Mixed pharmacist staff members with certificate of achievement standing in lab area smiling to camera

Happy #NationalPharmacistDay! A big thank you to all our pharmacy staff for the vital role they provide in our healthcare throughout the year.

Are you, or someone you are caring for, suffering from a bad cough? Take a look at this short video clip to find out the best form of care.

Row of staff six staff standing in front of Stepping Hill Hospital, one in nursing uniform, one in pharmacy uniform

We’ve been awarded the Gold standard by NHS England for our work experience schemes, giving the best possible support to those starting on the road of the healthcare of the future. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24699

NHS Chef Joe Omolo in chef whites giving interview on BBC

Today’s BBC Morning included a feature on NHS catering, with a visit to our hospital kitchens, and an interview with our chef Joe Omolo, who won the award of joint NHS Chef of the Year in 2025.
Find out more including link to the programme on our news page. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24698

Lisa smiling and holding her dog close to the camera

“Previously I had no hope and couldn’t see a future. But I’m now in a good place. I feel positive and excited about putting some dreams and plans in place."

Stockport mum Lisa shared her recovery story after being supported by Stockport living well service: www.penninecare.nhs.uk/about-us/lat...