News

Latest news about health and social care

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  Yesterday

  Schools White Paper and SEND Reform

  What this means for children and families in Stockport

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  20 March 2026

  Construction begins on Stockport’s new Independent Living Hub

  The hub is set to open to the public in May.

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  16 March 2026

  Stockport social workers recognised during Social Work Week

  The council is celebrating the vital work of social workers across the borough as part of Social Work Week 2026.

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  6 March 2026

  Young Fall Heroes to lead the way in falls prevention across Werneth

  Our Live Well service has launched an innovative intergenerational initiative aimed at reducing falls among older residents in the Werneth area.

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  3 March 2026

  Reopening of Adswood Young People’s Centre

  Joint statement by Stockport Council, Autisk and PACTS.

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  3 March 2026

  Success for students at the One Stockport Health and Social Care Career Academy

  The first cohort of learners from the One Stockport Health and Social Care Career Academy is already celebrating impressive early achievements.

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  26 February 2026

  Stockport employers offered free tools to improve staff wellbeing

  Free toolkits, templates, and printable materials help Stockport organisations embed the ‘5 Ways to Feel Good’ day to day.

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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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  9 May 2025

  Introducing the One Stockport Family Hubs app that grows with your family!

  Family Hubs are excited to announce the launch of the One Stockport Family Hubs app, a powerful new FREE resource that brings Family Hubs support right to your fingertips.

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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.