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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This week is SAS Doctors week and we’re celebrating the vital role Specialist and Associate Specialist doctors' play in our care. Our own SAS Doctors lead Prof Madapura Shashidhara has a blog on the @bma.org.uk website on the importance of enhancing their visibility. www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-s...

Doctor in suit, male, Asian heritage, making a speech with microphone

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A new hospital urgent treatment centre with expanded rooms and facilities is enabling us improve our care for emergency and urgent patients, expanded capacity to help our staff respond to increasing demand. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/new-hos...

Four NHS staff, two in scrubs, in reception area of urgent treatment centre which is labelled as such, relaxing image of garden is on wall in the background

Inside treatment room at urgent care centre; treatment bed, chairs sink and curtain feature

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

An interview with our pathology director Mark Gordon in the The Pathologist magazine, in which he discusses how his colleagues implemented their new LIMS system, and the great advantages for speeding up patient diagnoses it has to offer. thepathologist.com/issues/2026/...

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Simon Ainsworth @simonainsworth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🏆 Runner Up!Proud to see our CardMedic work recognised at #PEN26 -Digital & Technology Innovation for Experience category. Breaking down communication barriers & improving patient care 💙 #PatientExperience #DigitalInnovation #NHS #CardMedic @stockportnhsft.bsky.social @stockportptexp.bsky.social

“Three colleagues smiling together at the Picker Experience Network Awards 2026 in Birmingham, holding the Runner Up award for Digital & Technology Innovation for Experience.”

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Simon Ainsworth @simonainsworth.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Coffee in hand ☕ & ready for a great day at #PEN26 in Birmingham! Looking forward to learning, sharing ideas & celebrating the brilliant work happening to improve patient experience across healthcare #PatientExperience #PersonCentredCare #NHS @stockportnhsft.bsky.social @stockportptexp.bsky.social

“Selfie of a woman and man smiling together on a train, seated beside a rain-speckled window with trees visible outside.”

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It was a great pleasure to welcome @macmillancancer.bsky.social Chief Executive Gemma Peters to the official opening of our brilliant new Macmillan Cancer Support Centre together with artist Ian Rayner-Smith, who has generously donated to the new site. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/new-mac...

Gemma Peters Macmillan CEO in pink suit at centre entrance surrounded by Macmillan nursing staff

Artist Ian Rayner-Smith with artwork at the centre

Gemma Peters Macmillan CEO in pink suit at centre entrance cutting ribbon with Karen James Stockport NHS CEO, Michelle Davies Cancer Assoc director and Macmillan nursing staff

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A huge thank you to the team behind the Noah’s Golf Day fundraiser held at Stockport Golf Club – they raised made a fantastic effort to raise money for our Stockport NHS Charity neonatal fundraiser appeal, supporting our youngest patients. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/noahs-c...

Large crowd gathering for photo at Stockport Golf Club course

Man and women in front of poster supporting Stockport NHS Charity and with bear mascot for the same charity

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Lovely cakes and coffee available today at our #MacmillanCoffeeMorning ! Fundraising food and drink at our new Macmillan Centre on the hospital site. All welcome – open until 2pm. @macmillancancer.bsky.social

Four women, three in Macmillan t-shirts, one in nursing uniform, with table with selection of cakes

Outside of Stepping Hill Hospital Macmillan Support Centre, has balloons and posters advertising 'Macmillan Coffee Morning' attached

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Book now to take part in our Annual Members’ Meeting on Thursday, 1st October, 5:00pm-6:30pm. Featuring refreshments, meeting with governors, achievements showcase, annual accounts and live Q&A session. More details here: www.stockport.nhs.uk/events/annua...

Four female nursing staff in varied colour nursing uniforms standing outside health centre entrance.

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WHO @who.int · 17/09/2026

It takes all of us to provide safe care for noncommunicable diseases — from the people living with chronic conditions, to their health workers, carers, and community. Everyone has a role to play. Here's how. #WorldPatientSafetyDay

Safe care for noncommunicable diseases takes all of us.

Image shows the photograph of a person holding a baby against a colourful background, with the tagline 'Safe care for life!'

People living with chronic conditions:
- Know your condition and safety risks
- Take part in care decisions
- Keep your records updated
- Follow up on results
- Speak up about concerns

Image shows the photograph of an older person smiling against a colourful background

Health workers:
- Promote prevention
- Detect early and diagnose accurately
- Coordinate care
- Partner with people in your care

Image shows the photograph of a health worker against a colourful background

Civil society:
- Help people recognize risks
- Include lived experience
- Advocate for safe care
- Help address barriers to safe care

Image shows the photograph of a community leader, with the tagline 'Safe care for life!'

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

17th September is #WorldPatientSafetyDay. This year's theme is ‘safe care for noncommunicable diseases’, under the slogan ‘safe care for life!’ Safer care starts with being informed, heard, and engaged. Find out more on the @who.int page: tinyurl.com/5buz3dae

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We welcome the recent government announcement of £26m in additional funding for a new #pathology building on our hospital site, which will enable us to provide improved support for timely diagnoses in an enhanced and more efficient environment. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/plans-f...

Image of pathology test being carried out; gloved hand using pipette to take a sample of of a vial and put it into a test tube

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

It was fantastic to welcome a huge array of colleagues and partners together at our Staff Health and Wellbeing recently which was a great success. Physical and mental health and wellbeing advice was available, also massages, sound baths, pain relief sessions – and a friendly support dog too!

Three people at health and wellbeing event with stall, backdrop promotes 'Life Leisure - Let's Get Stockport moving'

Four nursing staff in uniform at health and wellbeing event with stall, promotional items for menopause support on stall

Two men at health and wellbeing event with stalls, one table promoting Unison union, pone table promoting Unite union

Woman and and support therapy dog at health at health and wellbeing event, shirt promotes 'Pets as Therapy'

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The CardMedic system which has enhanced our patient translation services has been shortlisted for two separate Picker Experience Awards,which recognise the best standards in patient experience and care. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/improve...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Bank Holiday weekend, and as always a big thank you to all our staff working over the period. Please remember to choose the care that’s right for you, and to keep our emergency department (A&E) for emergencies. More info here: www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/know-wh...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Members of the public are welcome to observe our next Council of Governors meeting on Wednesday 2nd September 2026, 2:30pm–5:00pm Stopford House. To register your interest, please email: membership@stockport.nhs.uk by 1st September. Further info here www.stockport.nhs.uk/about/govern...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues on Ward A10 and Ward B3 for receiving their Blue StARS awards. These awards are for those achieving consistently high clinical and care standards, following repeated assessments. Well done to all involved., 🏅

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Our ‘Rise and Shine’ Week was a great way of engaging with patients to help them to get more active and engage in gentle exercises, all of which helps to support recovery, wellbeing and independence. @stockportptexp.bsky.social www.stockport.nhs.uk/news/rise-an...

Group of patients and staff involved in chair exercise

Display about importance of activity in hospital, NHS staff and partners in background

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Great to hear this fabulous feedback for our parenting team!

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Melissa Carrington was an HCA on our wards, and is now working with us providing care as a Community Nursing Specialist (District Nursing) apprentice through @manmetuni.bsky.social . Find out how she got involved in the apprenticeship on their website www.mmu.ac.uk/individual-p...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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-...

Man and woman in hospital stroke therapy garden, man walking with stick

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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...

Group of surgical staff in scrubs, with device in forefront labeled 'Voice-Care'

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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. 🏆

Group of NHS staff, mainly in nursing uniform, all female, with award certificate

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

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...

Infographic 'Hot weather is forecast in the North West - look out for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours, make sure they are aware of how they can stay cool and hydrated'

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

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...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Man working at console prostate cancer MRI scans visible on screen

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

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...

Surgical robot with four surgery team members in scrubs

Surgical robot with two control monitors

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

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/

Man standing in outside hospital space amid trees

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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

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The Vegan Queens @theveganqueens.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Beautiful day, as always, hosting at #StockportPride. In a world of division, it’s so important to value the times when we can come together as a community. In that spirit, our thoughts today are with our siblings in Berlin. 💚 💜 #Pride #LGBTQIA #Stockport

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

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...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

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.

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

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...

Group of NHS catering staff standing in kitchen with certificate

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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...

Infographic 'Hot weather is forecast in the North West - look our for vulnerable family, friends and neighbours, make sure they are aware of how they can keep cool and hydrated.'

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

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. 🎖️

Four NHS staff , three female one male, woman in centre holding award certificate

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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.

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

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...

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Magda Kujawa @magdakujawa.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Great representation from the Stepping Hill urology team at our national conference BAUS this week @stockportnhsft.bsky.social

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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!

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Healthwatch England @healthwatchengland.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Pharmacists can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for various minor illnesses. They also work with other healthcare professionals to get you the best possible care in a way that works for you. Visit our website to learn more. bit.ly/3JaANCR

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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.

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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