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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.

Christine Westhead: ‘The hospital means so much to the people of Congleton, and I am proud to be part of this community, providing care and support to those who need it most.’

Christine Westhead, a dedicated Staff Nurse on the Aston Unit, shares her heartfelt experiences in nursing and her inspiring goal to raise funds for the ward as a centenary gift to the hospital.

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Demolition work officially breaks ground on new £5 million Community Diagnostic Centre at Congleton War Memorial Hospital

Demolition work has commenced to make way for a new £5 million Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Congleton War Memorial Hospital.

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East Cheshire’s Library Team Strike Gold with Award Win

East Cheshire NHS Trust’s Library & Knowledge Service has won gold at the annual LIHNN Service Development Awards.

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Local volunteer brings joy to dementia patients in Congleton

Dementia patients in Aston Unit at Congleton War Memorial Hospital are experiencing newfound joy and comfort thanks to the innovative efforts of local volunteer, Jane Arzoni.

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Kind and understanding care and trust in staff at Macclesfield’s Maternity Unit are highlighted in survey results

Today the Care Quality Commission (CQC) published the findings of its latest Annual National Maternity Survey, with respondents highly rating the clear communication, and kind and understanding care they experienced, along with the confidence and trust they had in the staff caring for them at Macclesfield's Maternity Unit.

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Parking to be limited at Congleton War Memorial Hospital from 2nd to 13th December as work continues on new Community Diagnostic Centre

Please note, as work continues on the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at the site the rear car parking areas at CWMH will be inaccessible from Monday 2nd December to Friday 13th December.

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Toby Carvery Macclesfield spreads festive cheer with Christmas Giving Tree for Children’s Ward

Toby Carvery Macclesfield is bringing the holiday spirit to life with a special Christmas Giving Tree initiative in support of the Children’s Ward at Macclesfield District General Hospital.

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Local DJ to host second Old School Disco night in aid of Macclesfield Hospital’s Breast Screening Unit

Local disc jockey Chris Marshall Booth is set to bring back the nostalgic vibes with his second ‘Old School Disco’ night, all in the name of a good cause.

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Congleton War Memorial Hospital’s Wellbeing Garden recognised at North West in Bloom Awards

Congleton War Memorial Hospital’s 100th anniversary celebrations have been given a boost after the Wellbeing Garden at the site was honoured at the North West in Bloom Awards (NWIB).

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Supporting your children’s ‘super bodies’ this winter

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside are sharing guidance for parents and carers on common winter illnesses that often start circulating at this time of year.

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Local stationery shop pens support for East Cheshire NHS Charity with card sales

Macclesfield District General Hospital’s Breast Care Unit is set to receive a generous boost thanks to a heartwarming initiative by a local stationery shop.

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Community event shines light on life with a stoma

An informative and powerful event held last month offered patients in their first year of living with a stoma, also known as Ostomates, the opportunity to exchange stories and build a sense of community.

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