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News and Events

Read all the news from East Cheshire NHS Trust and find out about the events we run and how you can get involved.

Welcome to our News and Events page.

Here you can read all the news from East Cheshire NHS Trust and find out about the events we run and how you can get involved.

Macclesfield based Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa celebrates fundraising partnership with East Cheshire NHS Charity

Local luxury hotel, Shrigley Hall Hotel and Spa recently celebrated their fundraising partnership with East Cheshire NHS Charity.

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Sue Smith: ‘The hospital has been a big part of my life and it’s a big part of our community too.'

Staff nurse on the Aston Ward at Congleton War Memorial Hospital, and local Congleton resident Sue Smith shares her memories of the hospital from the past 40 years.

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East Cheshire NHS Charity launches appeal to support wellbeing of staff and patients at Congleton War Memorial Hospital

East Cheshire NHS Charity has launched an appeal to support the wellbeing of patients and staff at Congleton War Memorial Hospital.

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New Emergency Department Children's entrance opens at Macclesfield Hospital

Patients 15 and under, and their families, now have access to a dedicated entrance and waiting area when visiting the Emergency Department (ED) at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

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Patients urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holidays

Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March – 1 April) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early.

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Care Communities event celebrates collaborative working across Cheshire East

Over 180 people recently gathered at Macclesfield Town Hall to showcase and celebrate the power of community and the collaborative working going on across Cheshire East.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust receives Pastoral Care Quality Award for international recruitment

East Cheshire NHS Trust has been awarded the Pastoral Care Quality Award, in recognition of the ongoing support and dedication provided to international nurses at the Trust.

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NHS England issues statement regarding high risk screening for some women following chest radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma

The NHS is contacting a group of 1,487 women who had radiotherapy above their waist to treat Hodgkin lymphoma, when aged between 10 to 35 years during 1962 to 2003, who should have been referred for annual MRI checks (and depending on their age, a mammogram).

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Junior Doctor strike action to impact services at East Cheshire NHS Trust

The British Medical Association has announced planned strike action in England with a walkout of Junior Doctors from 7am on Saturday 24 February to 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 February.

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Record number of teams batter it out at Macclesfield’s famous pancake race

East Cheshire NHS Charity’s annual pancake race was declared a flippin’ success as crowds flocked to enjoy the Shrove Tuesday fun in Macclesfield town centre.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust receives Veteran Aware accreditation

East Cheshire NHS Trust has been accredited as Veteran Aware, meaning it takes account of the needs of members of the Armed Forces Community.

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NHS Pharmacies in Cheshire and Merseyside to begin treating people for common conditions

Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions through their high street pharmacy from today, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

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