Read all the news from East Cheshire NHS Trust and find out about the events we run and how you can get involved.
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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.
New walk-In X-ray service launches at Congleton War Memorial Hospital’s Community Diagnostic Centre
Patients in Congleton and surrounding areas will soon benefit from easier access to diagnostic imaging, thanks to a new walk-in X-ray service opening at the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
Macclesfield Hospital’s Emergency Department team spread Christmas cheer beyond the wards
Amid winter pressures and seasonal challenges, the Emergency Department team at Macclesfield Hospital showed their commitment to the community by bringing festive cheer beyond the hospital walls.
How to access NHS services during the Christmas and New Year bank holidays
The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is reminding people of their healthcare options, including where to go for urgent help while their GP practice is closed during the Christmas and New Year bank holidays.
New patient transport chairs donated by East Cheshire NHS Charity set to enhance hospital experience
East Cheshire NHS Trust is celebrating the arrival of a fleet of new patient transport chairs, funded by East Cheshire NHS Charity.
East Cheshire NHS Trust’s Finance Team named Team of the Year at the prestigious 2025 Public Finance Awards
East Cheshire NHS Trust’s (ECT) Finance Team are celebrating after winning the Finance Team of the year Frontline Services award at the 2025 Public Finance Awards.
Disruption lies ahead as resident doctor strike action set to affect East Cheshire NHS Trust services
The British Medical Association (BMA) has announced a five-day walkout of resident doctors from 7am on Wednesday 17th December to 7am on Monday 22nd December.
Order your repeat prescriptions in time for Christmas
The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is calling for the public to check their regular medications and order any repeat prescriptions they might need early to avoid running out of essential medication over Christmas.
Community colleagues celebrated for excellence in local theatre
Two of the Trust’s community colleagues have been recognised at the Association of Community Theatre (ACT) Spotlight Awards 2025 for their outstanding contributions to local theatre, following their involvement in a special stage adaptation of the BBC sitcom The Good Life celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Contractors donate Christmas tree to Trust
A construction company who work closely with East Cheshire NHS Trust have generously donated a Christmas tree for the second year running.
Local fundraiser wins prestigious community champion award for incredible charity efforts
Gena Moors, a former patient at Macclesfield Hospital, has been honoured with the Community Champion Award at The Cheshire Club – The Crème de la Crème Cheshire Business Awards 2025 for her incredible dedication to fundraising.
North West patients urged to use the right NHS service as survey reveals non-emergency A&E attendance
People in the North West are being urged to use the right NHS service for their needs as new data show thousands have attended A&E for minor health concerns such as sore throats.
Dementia garden at Macclesfield Hospital wins silver at North West in Bloom Awards
Staff and volunteers are celebrating after the dementia garden on Ward 9 at Macclesfield District General Hospital won silver at the recent North West Bloom Awards (NWIB).
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