News and Events

Please be aware that the Christie Build will cease over the Christmas period. When the site is closed, the tower crane is set to ‘free slew’ which means that it will move in the wind. This is a safety measure that allows the crane to rotate freely in windy conditions to prevent unnecessary stresses. Please do not be alarmed if you do see the crane moving during windy conditions as this is meant to occur.

To mark International Stop Pressure Ulcer Day last Thursday, the trust’s Tissue Viability team created a fun 'Pass the Apple' challenge video to raise awareness of pressure ulcer prevention. 

East Cheshire NHS Trust has installed a second CT scanner in Macclesfield District General Hospital’s radiology department.

The £900,000 redevelopment project to improve the Outpatients Department at Macclesfield Hospital is now complete.

This November, we will be rolling out a new initiative called the Red Frames Project, which will see the introduction of 140 brand new, red mobility frames to increase our standards of patient care and significantly contribute towards our prevention and reduction of falls.

East Cheshire NHS Trust is excited to announce the launch of an inclusion wall, an informative and impactful piece of artwork that celebrates all aspects of diversity, equality and inclusion in the trust, in-particular cultural diversity.

East Cheshire NHS Trust is pleased to announce it can now offer virtual consultations to patients who have been identified by their doctor or nurse as suitable for this type of appointment in selected departments.

East Cheshire NHS Trust has introduced three new self check-in kiosks for outpatients at Macclesfield Hospital.

Our orthopaedic surgeon Mr Barnes reached a milestone for the trust yesterday by successfully completing the first total hip replacement day case.

Normal parking charges for patients and visitors at Macclesfield District General Hospital will be reinstated from the 14th September following a temporary suspension during the coronavirus pandemic.

Patients who are admitted to Macclesfield Hospital for elective surgery procedures will now have greater peace of mind due to new safety measures which have been brought into play this week.