News and Events

East Cheshire NHS Trust’s workforce now includes colleagues from more than 60 nations across the globe, with staff from overseas playing a key role in providing excellent patient care across its services.

Know Your Numbers Week is a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of checking your blood pressure, especially for those who are aged 40 or over. 

From 1 September 2024, two new respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programmes will be introduced for older adults aged 75 to 79 years old, and pregnant women.

Please note, the X-ray service at Congleton War Memorial Hospital has now been temporarily suspended, as work progresses on the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the site.

Residents in East Cheshire are being encouraged to share their experiences of local health and care services.

With the August bank holiday fast approaching, people in Cheshire are being reminded to plan ahead by ordering any repeat prescriptions they may need and knowing what to do if they, or a family member becomes unwell.

Medical students undertaking their placements with East Cheshire NHS Trust have been recognised with an award for their dedication and professionalism.

The NHS is asking the public to still come forward as usual for care during collective action by GP services which starts today (Thursday 1 August).

Staff at Macclesfield District General Hospital have starred in a new information video produced to encourage inpatients in hospital to ‘get up, get dressed and get moving’.

This week, the latest Trust Health Matters event celebrated Congleton War Memorial Hospital in its centenary year.

We are currently experiencing some technical issues regarding the issuing of patient letters to GPs, which has resulted in a small number being released to the wrong GP practice.

Systems are now back online, and patients with an NHS appointment this week should continue to attend unless told not to.