Jeff Ross of Wilmslow based physiotherapists, Harris & Ross, shares his expert opinion on how to keep our bodies in good order when working from home. So - you've suddenly been told to work from home, and quite frankly your kitchen table or lounge aren't really up to it! Your office has … [Read more...]
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New Care resubmits planning for Wilmslow facility
New Care has resubmitted a previously refused planning application for a 60-bed care facility on Handforth Road, Wilmslow. The application was refused planning permission in January 2020 by Cheshire East’s Northern Planning Committee after being deferred in December 2019 following a 4:4 vote with … [Read more...]
Cheshire East Council warn of coronavirus misinformation
Cheshire East Council have released a statement warning the public about potentially dangerous misinformation being shared surrounding the coronavirus outbreak. Dr Matt Tyrer, Acting Director of Public Health at the council said: There is a lot of misinformation, rumour and myths going … [Read more...]
Cheshire East launches Covid-19 support network
Cheshire East Council has launched a new Covid-19 information hub – which includes essential information and updates on changes to council services as a result of the pandemic. The council is also launching ‘Cheshire East – People Helping People’ – a place for people to offer and request … [Read more...]
Cheshire NHS nominated for mental health award
The Cheshire NHS has been shortlisted for a national award for its work in improving mental health services in the county. A collaboration between Cheshire and the Wirral NHS Foundation Trust (CWP), and Vale Royal, South Cheshire and Eastern Cheshire (covering GPs in Wilmslow and Macclesfield) … [Read more...]
Covid19 guidance for business released by UK government
The UK government has released an online guidance document for businesses and employers, to provide advice on how to respond to the Covid19 coronavirus outbreak. Originating in China, the virus has had significant impact on stock levels and supply chains within manufacturing, and since its spread … [Read more...]
Mottram Hall release pictures of new bar and reception
Cheshire hotel Mottram Hall release pictures of their new bar and reception as part of a multi-million pound investment by luxury spa hotel brand, Champneys. Health spa brand Champneys will launch their spa at the hotel from Summer 2020 and feature a rejuvenated pool, brand new spa café, and … [Read more...]
Sports complex opens at Alderley Park
A £4 million sports complex at Bruntwood SciTech’s Alderley Park has now opened to the public after construction completed in October. The new sports facility has been designed by Pozzoni Architecture, and the complex features a 4-court sports hall, fitness suite, group exercise suite and Group … [Read more...]
Health and Wellbeing Board’s boost for mental wellbeing in Cheshire East
Cheshire East Council's Health and Wellbeing Board has endorsed a strategy to support the mental health of all residents in the region. The board's partners will work with the Cheshire and Warrington Public Sector Transformation Board to deliver on recommendations contained in the strategy, … [Read more...]
Marketing WAM members get fit for business
In its best attended meeting to date connections and news organisation Marketing WAM welcomed business owners from the Wilmslow, Alderley and Macclesfield areas to a session at Wilmslow Conference Centre that inspired – both mentally and physically. With health and wellbeing top of the agenda, … [Read more...]
Total turnaround at fitness giant
Sophie Lawler, CEO of Total Fitness, talks about rising to personal and professional challenges and getting spectacular results in her first full year in the job. I’m Sophie. I grew up in Teesside, a middle child with three other siblings including a really naughty little brother who was always … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Top 10 tips for good physical health at work
Jeff Ross, top physio from Wilmslow-based Harris & Ross, shares his top 10 tips for good physical health at work. Sitting kills and moving heals, so here is his expert advice. Backs are the most common area of injury; and injury can build up over time due to various factors; repetitive … [Read more...]