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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Charlotte Dobson

Stepping Hill Hospital is providing a 'sanctuary room' for its workers

A 'sanctuary room' for staff is being installed at Stepping Hill Hospital during the coronavirus outbreak.

The new 'calming, quiet space' has been allocated for hospital workers in need of a breather.

Bosses at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are on the hunt for chairs to furnish the sanctuary.

A post on the trust's Facebook page said: "We’re making a ‘Sanctuary Room’ for our staff - a calming private space for them to reflect in these tough and challenging times.

"So we're making an appeal to both national and local businesses - we need comfortable good quality (not second hand) leather / leather look, easy-wipe-down chairs on which staff can relax in this new soothing environment. Money can be paid."

Staff at Stepping Hill Hospital's A&E (Stockport NHS Foundation Trust)

So far, 26 patients have died at Stepping Hill after testing positive for coronavirus, according to NHS England data.

The trust shared a photograph of its A&E 'covid heroes' on Wednesday.

"Everyone in our Emergency Department (A&E) have been doing an absolutely phenomenal job throughout the Covid19 health emergency, going above and beyond providing emergency care in a time of national crisis," the trust said.

"A big hand for our awesome ED @NHSCovidHeroes"

At least 331 people have died at Greater Manchester hospitals having contracting the virus.

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