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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 5h

Our catering team are proud to have taken on their first every apprentice in the kitchen – Joe Omolo. Joe is learning and performing excellently in his apprenticeship – and has already shone as a finalist in this year’s national NHS Chef of the Year championships.

Chef standing in NHS kitchen surroundings

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Recruitment at Tameside & Glossop NHS ICFT and Stockport NHS FT @recruitment-tgnhs.bsky.social · 11h

📣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗜𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 📣

🚨𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝗻𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 🚨
✅ 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
📅 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Apply now for part/full-time roles:

🔗 www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/se...

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Recruitment at Tameside & Glossop NHS ICFT and Stockport NHS FT @recruitment-tgnhs.bsky.social · 1d

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗔𝗛𝗣𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🎉

Today we celebrate the amazing impact of our Allied Health Professionals who make a real impact every day.

Thinking of joining our Trust?
We offer support, growth, and a strong AHP voice. Be part of something meaningful. 💙

🔗 Explore our vacancies

#AHPsDay #JoinUs #TeamAHP

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 12h

We held a wonderful celebration of outstanding dedication and care at our Making A Difference awards at Stockport Town Hall on Friday; with a celebration dinner and disco for everyone shortlisted.
Here's some photos of our amazing winners www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24377

Group of people on stage accepting award, background says 'Histopathology team'

Group of people on stage accepting award, background says 'Outpatient booking team'

Group of men and women with award certificate

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 5d

Getting ready for our Making A Difference awards at Stockport Town Hall this evening! Looking forward to a great night for everyone nominated in this celebration of great care and service. #MADEawards25

Stage, says 'Making A Difference Awards 2025' on backdrop with 'MADE' lights in foreground

Inside of Stockport Town Hall, tables set up for evening.

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Pennine Care NHS @penninecarenhs.bsky.social · 5d

The #WorldMentalHealthDay theme is mental health in catastrophes and emergencies.

Our Greater Manchester Resilience Hub created this video with some advice that can help your mental health during challenging times and traumatic events: www.youtube.com/shorts/ZeAQz...

Advice for coping with traumatic incidents

YouTube video by Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust

www.youtube.com

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 7d

This week is National #SASDoctorsWeek ,and we’ve been celebrating the vital role Specialist and Associate Specialist doctors play in the care we provide, with a conference showcasing awards for excellence.

Two doctors with certificate standing in front of poster

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 8d

Congratulations to the Tame Valley district nursing and Ward D1 teams – the latest to obtain or maintain their Blue StARS awards! This award is for those achieving consistently high clinical and care standards following repeated assessments. Well done to them all.

Team of clinical staff with certificate, some in nursing uniform

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 8d

A big thank you to Stockport County Community Trust who recently visited to lead a patient activity session for patients from our stroke unit and acute frailty unit - helping to keep them active as part of recovery. Great feedback was received from all who took part.

Group of NHS staff and Stockport County Trust staff stood together, some in therapist / nursing uniform

Older patients taking part in chair-based exercise with therapists

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 12d

We're currently introducing new measures on parking at the hospital site, to help make it sustainable for the future. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24340

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 12d

Hearing news of a person’s death, even if you didn't know them personally, can cause a feeling of loss or grief.
The Greater Manchester Bereavement Service can offer support so you are not alone.
They are open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (excluding bank holidays). Call 0161 983 0902.

Infographic for the GM bereavement service, includes phone number

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 13d

Best wishes to all our Jewish colleagues, patients, and communities observing who are observing Yom Kippur today. We wish you a meaningful fast and an easy day of reflection.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 15d

Our anaesthetic team have had their high standards confirmed by receiving ACSA accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) – demonstrating first class quality in areas including patient experience, patient safety and clinical leadership. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24313

Group of five men and women holding award

Large group of people holding award, some in surgical scrubs

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Royal College of Anaesthetists @rcoanews.bsky.social · 16d

Congrats to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust who've been accredited ACSA, demonstrating their commitment to patient safety and excellence of care.

ACSA is our peer-reviewed scheme that promotes quality improvement & the highest standards of anaesthetic service.

🔗https://ow.ly/gmwK50X3wRU

#Ansky

ACSA announcement to Stockport NHS Foundation Trust on achieving ACSA accreditation.

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 19d

Our pathology department has gone live with a new laboratory information management system (LIMS) system which is set to improve the way we share and process millions of patient test results, and lead to faster diagnosis and treatment for patients. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24306

Man in lab coat, working on computer screen in lab

Woman in lab coat, working on computer screen

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Stockport Council @stockportcouncil.bsky.social · 26d

How good does this look Marple?!
The frame is now up at the Marple Hub site, and we're getting excited.
The hub will contain a library, a 5-lane swimming pool, a small café, a 60-station fitness suite, and the relocated Marple Clinic.
Keep up to date at: www.stockport.gov.uk/marple-commu...

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 23d

Our staff have been finding out about sustainable and healthier travel choices during Mode Shift #TravelWise Week. Among other activities, Cycle UK paid a visit to the hospital so staff could try out the e-bikes available on our cycle-to-work scheme. www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24278

NHS staff members with Cycle UK representative looking at e-bikes

NHS staff members with Cycle UK representative on e-bikes

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 23d

This week is Organ Donation Week – a good opportunity to remember the vital importance of organ donation. Take two minutes today to confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register, and help save lives: #organdonationweek www.organdonation.nhs.uk/register-you...

Infographic: picture of two recent organ recipients 'Most of us would accept an organ if we needed one. Confirm your decision on the NHS Organ Donor Register'

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 28d

Congratulations to our rheumatology department who recently received the European Alliance of Associations of Rheumatology (EULAR) network award - giving them international recognition as one of the country’s top imaging training centres for ultrasound. #eular www.stockport.nhs.uk/news_24266

Group of clinical staff, some in nursing uniform, stood outside main building of Stepping Hill Hospital, one holding certificate

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · 29d

The Stockport Pain Café is a peer support group, run independently by volunteers who have fibromyalgia / chronic pain, which meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.
To find out more, contact the group on 0161 804 4416, or at [email protected]

Purple infographic poster, says 'we're all in the same boat' , says 'connect, socialise and share experiences. Gives venue of The Micker Brook, Cheadle Hulme, plus the contact details.

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · Sep 12

Our Grief Cafe support service is in Bredbury Library again next Monday September 15th - and will be there for the 3rd Monday of the Month throughout the year. Whether your loss is recent, anticipated, or a long time ago, please feel free to join.

Infographic on Grief Cafe - gives dates of 3rd Monday of Month during 2025, the venue of Bredbury Library, and the time of 1:30pm - 2:30pm

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WHO @who.int · Sep 10

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.

Worried someone might be struggling with suicidal thoughts?

Your presence can be powerful. A simple check-in could be the lifeline they need. 💙

Learn more about #SuicidePrevention 👉 bit.ly/4phPYKi

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · Sep 10

You can book from now to take part in our Annual Members` Meeting on Thursday, 2nd October, 5:00pm-6:30pm. We’ll be sharing our review of the year 2024/25 and be showcasing service improvements, along with a live Q&A session. Find out more: www.stockport.nhs.uk/event_111

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · Sep 5

Well done to our Macy Houston who has been shortlisted as Northwest Skills Development Procurement Apprentice of the Year at the Procurement Forum Meeting, taking place at Haydock Park Racecourse next week. All the best for the award Macy!

Close up picture of young woman smiling.

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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust @stockportnhsft.bsky.social · Sep 5

Blood in your pee can be a sign of bladder of kidney cancer in both men and women. It’s more treatable if we spot it early. So don’t ignore it. Your GP wants to see you. #GMBloodinPee #UrologyAwarenessMonth

Infographic featuring anthromorphic toilet. Message; 'Look and see after every pee - if there's blood in your pee, call your GP.'

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