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.
Updated restrictions on visiting at Macclesfield District General Hospital
Electric car charging points installed at Macclesfield Hospital
As part of a plan to reduce carbon emissions at East Cheshire NHS Trust, four electric car charging points have been installed in the patients and visitors car park which is located by the main entrance of Macclesfield Hospital.
East Cheshire NHS Trust rolls out the new Cheshire and Merseyside carer’s passport scheme
Building on the success of patient passports which are embedded across the trust to support patients with learning disabilities, autism and dementia, the trust will be rolling out the new Cheshire and Merseyside carers passport scheme to coincide with Carer’s Rights Day on the 25th November 2021.
East Cheshire cancer care to be provided under one roof
After 18 years of providing cancer support to the population of East Cheshire, the services currently provided at the Macmillan Cancer Resource Centre within Macclesfield Hospital will be delivered from the new Christie at Macclesfield cancer centre from Monday December 13th.
Macclesfield Hospital nurse prepares to compete in Formula Woman competition
A staff nurse from East Cheshire NHS Trust is balancing routine observations with racing cars as she prepares to compete in this year’s Formula Woman competition to find the 'next female racing driver'.
East Cheshire NHS Trust Charitable funds committee (ECHO) welcomes the arrival of a new patient minibus
We are pleased to take delivery of this new, custom-built, bespoke patient minibus now on site at Macclesfield Hospital following a successful fundraising campaign to replace the existing rented patient transport vehicle.
Staff at East Cheshire raise awareness for Organ Donation week
In honour of organ donors, their recipients and those waiting for a lifesaving transplant, this Organ Donation Week (20th to 26th September 2021) staff at East Cheshire came together to participate in the North West Organ Donation ‘Race for Recipients’ challenge to raise awareness of this year’s national ‘Leave them Certain’ campaign.
Alderley Park mass vaccination centre to be stood down later this month
In line with the national vaccination programme, the trust along with its local partners, has reviewed the requirements for Phase 3 of the Covid-19 Vaccination programme and will be stepping down Alderley Park Mass Vaccination Centre from Tuesday 21st September.
East Cheshire NHS Trust launches the Wellbeing Video
We are pleased to share the trust’s new wellbeing video which showcases the wide range of physical and emotional wellbeing support we have on offer here at East Cheshire NHS Trust.
East Cheshire NHS Trust unveils £2.2m state of the art Same Day Emergency Care unit
Patients who are referred for same day treatment to Macclesfield Hospital can now experience an improved care pathway at the beginning of their journey thanks to a brand-new £2.2 million Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC).
East Cheshire NHS Trust highlights to patients and visitors the importance of continued social distancing and mask wearing whilst attending healthcare settings.
It is important that all patients and visitors who attend hospital or community health settings continue to wear masks unless exempt and that they also adhere to social distancing.
Patients urged to attend Macclesfield A&E only if absolutely necessary
People are being urged to only come into the Accident and Emergency department at Macclesfield Hospital if absolutely necessary.
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