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Latest news about health and social care

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  Yesterday

  Young people discover careers in Health and Social Care at Jobs Safari

  Around 130 young people from schools across Stockport took part in the second annual Health and Social Care Jobs Safari at Stockport Town Hall.

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  24 September 2026

  Stockport celebrates later life with a week of community activities

  Residents across Stockport are being invited to take part in a week long programme of free activities celebrating later life, community connections and shared experiences.

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  21 September 2026

  Falls Prevention Awareness Week: simple steps to help you stay strong, steady and independent

  Falls Prevention Awareness Week takes place from 21 to 27 September and this year's focus is on helping people take simple steps to improve their strength and balance.

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  7 September 2026

  You Know Your Age. But Do You Know Your Blood Pressure Numbers?

  We are encouraging residents across Stockport to find out their blood pressure during Know Your Numbers! Week.

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  27 August 2026

  Have your say on the future of adult social care

  Take part in the Big Conversation on Care and help shape the future of adult social care in England.

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  26 August 2026

  Helping residents live well and independently for longer

  Residents, carers and professionals are already benefiting from a new interactive space in Stockport designed to help people stay safe, independent and well at home for longer.

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  17 June 2026

  Stockport Family Hubs app helps families find support as downloads top 2,000 in first year

  Launched in May 2025, the app was created to make support easier to access for parents, carers and parents-to-be across the borough.

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  15 January 2026

  Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift is coming to Stockport in 2027!

  Stockport will feature in one of the world’s biggest sporting events when the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift races through our borough on 31.7.27 as part of its UK Grand Départs.

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  30 November 2023

  How Stockport Council is making its website more accessible for people with disabilities

  We aim to ensure everyone can access our online services in a way that suits them. This is especially relevant as we mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities.