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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.

New state-of-the-art endoscopy and radiology expansion opens at Macclesfield Hospital

A new state-of-the-art expansion to East Cheshire NHS Trust’s Endoscopy and Radiology departments has officially opened at Macclesfield Hospital.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust’s audiology service achieves quality accreditation

East Cheshire NHS Trust’s audiology service has been recognised for their high standard of care after receiving UKAS accreditation via the IQIPS (Improving Quality in Physiological Services) standard.

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Youngsters on Children’s Ward at Macclesfield Hospital set to benefit from generous donations thanks to local foundation

Youngsters staying on the Children’s Ward at Macclesfield Hospital are set to benefit from exciting new activities thanks to a generous donation from The Georgia Leigh Ogden Foundation.

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Flippin’ fantastic! East Cheshire NHS Charity’s annual pancake race returns to Macclesfield for 2024

Teams from businesses, clubs and organisations across East Cheshire are invited to flip their way to victory and raise money for East Cheshire NHS Charity – your local NHS charity.

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A new year message from Chair, Aislinn O’Dwyer, and Chief Executive, Ged Murphy

Chair, Aislinn O’Dwyer and Chief Executive, Ged Murphy new year's message provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year for the Trust alongside looking forward to the next 12 months

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Make more time for the important things - order repeat prescriptions on the NHS App

Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside can save time by ordering regular medication using the NHS App.

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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 six-day walkout of Junior Doctors from 3rd – 9th January 2024, amid ongoing talks with the UK Government.

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Macclesfield Football Club spread festive cheer on Children’s Ward at Macclesfield Hospital

Youngsters on the Children’s Ward at Macclesfield Hospital were given a surprise Christmas visit from staff at Macclesfield FC Community Sports Trust over the festive period.

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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 72-hour walkout of Junior Doctors from 20th – 23rd December 2023, amid ongoing talks with the UK Government. This will be followed by a further 6-day walkout of Junior Doctors from 3rd – 9th January 2024.

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Have your say – share your maternity experiences through CQC survey

Patients and relatives who have used East Cheshire NHS Trust’s maternity services at Macclesfield Hospital are being asked to provide feedback on their experiences of the service.

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Cheshire East Council and NHS launch innovative Home First animation

Cheshire East Council and partners in the NHS have launched an innovative animation which shows how people can be better supported in their own home and how this will help to reduce hospital readmissions.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust lands national award for premises and facilities management

East Cheshire NHS Trust’s Estates and Facilities team were recently recognised at this year’s Premises and Facilities Management (PFM) Awards.

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