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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.

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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Macclesfield Hospital hosts recruitment event for Emergency Department nurses

East Cheshire NHS Trust is hosting a recruitment event at Macclesfield District General Hospital on Tuesday 12th December, to showcase several nursing roles available in the hospital’s Emergency Department.

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Local Mum and Dad run half marathon in support of Children’s Ward at Macclesfield Hospital

The Children’s Ward at Macclesfield Hospital will benefit from over £1,400 thanks to the efforts of two grateful parents.

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Emergency Department receptionist recognised with award after actions help save baby’s life

A member of staff at East Cheshire NHS Trust has been recognised with an award after their quick thinking contributed to saving the life of a patient and their unborn baby.

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Support your local NHS charity this Christmas

With the festive season just around the corner, East Cheshire NHS Charity is appealing to its local community to help them spread some festive cheer by making a donation to their Priority Appeal.

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Great British Bake Off contestant judges Ward 9’s very own Bake Off

Great British Bake Off contestant, Dan Hunter was recently given the tough task of judging Ward 9’s very own ‘Bake Off’ as staff raised funds from cakes to enhance patient experience on the ward.

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