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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.

Patients urged to order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holidays

Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead for the Easter bank holiday weekend (29 March – 1 April) by ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust receives Pastoral Care Quality Award for international recruitment

East Cheshire NHS Trust has been awarded the Pastoral Care Quality Award, in recognition of the ongoing support and dedication provided to international nurses at the Trust.

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NHS England issues statement regarding high risk screening for some women following chest radiotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma

The NHS is contacting a group of 1,487 women who had radiotherapy above their waist to treat Hodgkin lymphoma, when aged between 10 to 35 years during 1962 to 2003, who should have been referred for annual MRI checks (and depending on their age, a mammogram).

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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 walkout of Junior Doctors from 7am on Saturday 24 February to 11.59pm on Wednesday 28 February.

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Record number of teams batter it out at Macclesfield’s famous pancake race

East Cheshire NHS Charity’s annual pancake race was declared a flippin’ success as crowds flocked to enjoy the Shrove Tuesday fun in Macclesfield town centre.

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East Cheshire NHS Trust receives Veteran Aware accreditation

East Cheshire NHS Trust has been accredited as Veteran Aware, meaning it takes account of the needs of members of the Armed Forces Community.

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NHS Pharmacies in Cheshire and Merseyside to begin treating people for common conditions

Patients in Cheshire and Merseyside will be able to get treatment for seven common conditions through their high street pharmacy from today, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

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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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