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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.

Dad’s painful waxing challenge raises funds for Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at Macclesfield Hospital

Devoted father, Craig Wilson, undertook the excruciating challenge of having his body hair waxed in support of the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

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Planned closures of East Entrance at Macclesfield District General Hospital

Please note there are upcoming planned closures of the East Entrance at Macclesfield District General Hospital, starting this Sunday, the East Entrance will be closed during the below time frames:

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Health Matters: ‘Exercise, Health and Aging’

On Tuesday 19th November, join us for a special Health Matters event with Dr Micayla Telfer, Consultant in Acute Medicine: ‘Exercise, Health and Aging’. 

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Demolition works at Congleton War Memorial Hospital

Please note, demolition works will be commencing on Thursday 31st October at Congleton War Memorial Hospital as work progresses on the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the site.

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Trust awarded for work supporting colleagues affected by menopause

East Cheshire NHS Trust has been awarded in the 'Partnership Working at its Best' category at the Healthcare People Management Association Excellence in People Awards 2024, for the Trust’s work in partnership with trade unions to support staff affected by menopause.

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Road closure next week – Bexton Road, Knutsford

Patients and staff with be able to access Knutsford District and Community Hospital, despite a planned road closure of Bexton Road next week.

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Announcement – Katherine Sheerin leaving role of Director of Transformation and Partnerships at East Cheshire NHS Trust

Katherine Sheerin will be leaving her role of Director of Transformation and Partnerships at East Cheshire NHS Trust at the end of December to take up the position of Chief Commissioning Officer at NHS Greater Manchester ICB.

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Inspirational hospital volunteer’s efforts to help patient stay and speed up recovery

One volunteer’s unwavering dedication at Macclesfield District
General Hospital is making a profound difference for patients and
their journey to recovery

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Former Macclesfield Hospital patient is having a ball after success of second Splash of Pink event

A former patient at Macclesfield Hospital is hoping to hit the jackpot after hosting her second dazzling event to raise vital funds for the breast care unit that saved her life.

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Macclesfield Hospital staff making tree-mendous effort to raise money for dementia garden

A group of staff from Macclesfield District General Hospital will be taking to the streets of Macclesfield dressed as trees next month, to raise funds to help renovate a much-needed garden space for dementia patients at the hospital, through East Cheshire NHS Charity.

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NHS announces plans to prepare for busy winter period

The NHS is upgrading its 24-hour live data centres to manage demand, strengthening same day emergency care and offering more falls services for older people, as part of actions set out today to prepare for this winter.

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Double delight for East Cheshire NHS Trust as staff and volunteers shortlisted for two prestigious NHS Parliamentary Awards 2024

The care, compassion and dedication of staff and volunteers at East Cheshire NHS Trust will be recognised at this year’s NHS Parliamentary Awards, with the Trust shortlisted nationally in two categories.

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