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.
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.
Macclesfield Hospital fundraiser John Jones MBE, hits a milestone as he raises £100,000 over 30 years volunteering for the trust
Local Macclesfield retiree, John Jones, 79, has been busking at Macclesfield hospital and around the local area for 30 years this June, raising a total sum of over £100,000 for East Cheshire NHS Trust charitable funds over this time.
Macclesfield Football Club’s Robbie Savage and Rob Smethurst unveil commemorative Covid-19 mural at Macclesfield Hospital
A commemorative mural has been generously donated to East Cheshire NHS Trust by local artist, James O’Meara, to reflect the courage, hard work and commitment of staff and volunteers during the pandemic.
High Sheriff calls on people of Cheshire to come forward for their vaccinations following a meet and greet with hardworking staff at Alderley Park
The High Sheriff of Cheshire has paid tribute to staff and volunteers at Cheshire’s Alderley Park Covid-19 vaccination centre.
Wellbeing ‘blooms’ in the Ward 9 garden at Macclesfield Hospital
A green-fingered occupational therapy student at Macclesfield District General Hospital has enhanced wellbeing on the wards by getting patients involved in therapeutic gardening activities throughout her work placement.
Ward 12 staff hold a commemorative ceremony to remember patients lost to Covid-19
Yesterday, staff from across Ward 12 at Macclesfield Hospital held a rose planting ceremony to remember patients who have lost their lives to Covid-19, as well as those who went on to recover.
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