Angela Phillips, Director of Finance, Performance and Estates Development at NHS Stockport explains how money moves around the NHS.

You can view the video on the NHS Stockport website by clicking here

A new campaign will help young people to make more informed choices about contraception, look after their sexual health and avoid unwanted pregnancies.

The campaign aims to promote more open and honest discussions about sex, relationships and contraception among 16 to 24 year olds and their parents. Research shows that a lack of knowledge, and misinformation, coupled with poor attitudes and communication

The first phase of the campaign, Contraception. Worth Talking About will increase young people’s awareness of the different types of contraception and remind them that they won't be protected against STIs unless they use a condom.

Despite recent progress, with teenage births down 23 per cent to the lowest level for 15 years, there is still more to do. Research and evidence shows that better communication and more knowledgeable conversations about sexual health and relationships are

For more information about this campaign, click here to get to the Depertment for Children, Schools and Families press release.

Hatton Grange would like to invite you to look around the home, see the state-of-the art facilities, meet the senior management team and speak to the staff within the home. Date: Wednesday 16th September Time: 11.30am – 2.30pm

Programme: Tours of the home throughout the day 12pm – Guest speaker John Hazlehurst, Head of Adult Strategic Joint Commissioning from Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council 12.30pm – Buffet Lunch

You are welcome to drop in at anytime between 11.30am and 2.30pm and if you require more invitations for your colleagues please let us know. The address of the care hhome is Hatton Grange, Olham Street, Hyde, SK14 1LN.

We are also holding an open day for the public on Sunday 20th September from 11.00am – 3.00pm.

For more information or to book your place call 0113 385 3885.

The Patients Association have recently reported that basic care is lacking in hospitals based on a patient lobby group who are demanding an urgent review of basic hospital care after highlighting accounts of "appalling" NHS standards.

The report focused on 16 cases from relatives of patients in England, which the association says are just a few of "hundreds and hundreds" of similar reports from across the UK.

The LINk would like to hear of your experiences, Habe you had a stay in hospital recently? if so how was it? let the LINk know by filling out our Feedback Form on this site.

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Macmillan Cancer Support are hosting a Coffee Morning on 25th September 2009 between 10am and noon at Mastercall, Stockport to raise funds for the charity.

For a £1 donation, Macmillian are providing coffee, biscuits and cake as well as hoping to run a raffle and book swap.

£1 will ensure that one more person receives leaflets giving them information on their cancer and where they can get support.

£40 can help a cancer support group hold their first meeting.

£184 could pay for a Macmillan nurse for a working day.

Mastercall Out of Hours, 226-228 Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK2 6NW

It is now FIFTY YEARS since the Platt Report was published on 2 February 1959 by the Ministry of Health. Although the Platt Report was adopted as official policy by the Ministry they were unable to enforce the recommendation. No change took place.

As Manchester is the city in which Sir Harry Platt lived and worked, the year will culminate in a Lord Mayor’s Reception, Visits to the new children’s hospital and a Conference in a delightful setting, part of The University of Manchester campus.

As LINk members you are invited to attend the conference. For more information or to book your place, visit the website: www.actionforsickchildren.org, telephone Action for Sick Children on 01663 763004, enquiries@actionforsickchildren.org or contact theRegistrations fees are as follows: £50 for Members of Action for Sick Children, £80 for bookings prior to 1 September and £95 for bookings after 1 September. Early booking is recommended and discounts apply.

The conference will take place on the 19th November 2009, between 9am & 4pm at Chancellors Way, Moseley Road, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 6NN. Tel: 0161 907 7414 Email: chancellors@manchester.ac.uk.

If you become unwell or are injured this winter a range of NHS Services exist in Stockport to help you get well.

Choosing the right one will ensure you recieve the best possible treatment, allowing in-demand services to help those in most need.

For a copy of this guide please down a copy from our Key Documents section or contact Sue Jeeves on 0161 426 5009 or email: sue.jeeves@stockport-pct.nhs.uk