News

Latest news about health and social care

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  13 July 2026

  Smoke from wildfires affecting air quality in some areas

  We're aware that smoke from wildfires is affecting air quality across parts of the region.

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  10 July 2026

  A good yarn is the key to living well in Edgeley

  What started with just one attendee has grown into a thriving community group where residents come together to chat, make friends and support local causes.

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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 June 2026

  Helping you stay safe and independent at home: our new Live Well Independently suite opens in Stockport

  We’ve opened a new interactive space in Stockport to help us all stay safe, independent and well at home for longer.

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  11 June 2026

  More than just books: Stockport libraries become part of borough wide Live Well network

  Residents will now be able to access information, advice and support from every Stockport library as part of a new borough wide network of Live Well spaces.

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  27 May 2026

  Stockport’s adult social care services rated Good by Care Quality Commission

  Inspectors found that services in Stockport are working well in a number of key areas.

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  30 April 2026

  The Greater Manchester Neurodevelopmental (ND) Early Help Model

  What these changes mean in Stockport

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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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  23 October 2025

  Family Hubs app reaches 1000 downloads milestone

  The One Stockport Family Hubs app, launched in the summer, has reached an impressive milestone of 1,000 downloads.

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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.