A new Magnetic Resonance (MR) suite has opened at Stepping Hill Hospital.

The new suite features two new 'state of the art' MR scanners, which can help diagnose neurological conditions, muscoloskeletal issues, cancer, and more.

The new machines will also help to reduce waiting times, with patients expected to wait no longer than six weeks for a scan.

The scanners also include new screen technology, meaning calming images can be played to patients as they get their scan.

An estimated 11,000 patients per year will use the machines, receiving swifter treatment than ever.

The MR scanner team (Image - Stockport NHSFT)

A short ceremony including the partners was held at the opening, with the ribbon being cut by Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Chief Executive Karen James OBE, and Divisional Director Mike Allison thanking everyone for their contribution.

Karen James said "It is excellent to see the suite finished, and our radiology teams working with the new scanners to provide a swifter service for our patients.

"I'd like to thank all our colleagues and partners who have worked so hard to make these enhanced new facilities possible." 

The project took around two years, with partnership work on project including City Build, O'Neil's, AFL Architects and AJP structural engineers and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust's own estates and capital projects teams.

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