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.
Run the TCS London Marathon 2027 for East Cheshire NHS Charity!
East Cheshire NHS Charity is offering exclusive places for the TCS London Marathon 2027, giving you the chance to tackle the world’s most iconic 26.2-mile course while making a big impact on local healthcare services.
Hospital colleagues celebrate one-year free of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers
Colleagues on Ward 5 at Macclesfield District General Hospital are celebrating a major patient safety milestone after going more than an entire year without a single hospital-acquired pressure ulcer (HAPU).
Local eight-year-old running 90km to support Macclesfield Hospital’s Children’s Ward
Eight-year-old Joseph is proving you’re never too young to make a difference by running 90km over three months to raise vital funds for the Children’s Ward at Macclesfield Hospital.
Planned IT downtime
We’ll be carrying out essential system updates on Sunday 26th April, 10:00am - 6:00pm
The vital role of the Trust’s Autism Link Workers | Michelle Orchard
As part of World Autism Acceptance Month, we are taking the opportunity to highlight the incredible work of our Autism Link Workers.
Trust’s Stoma team creates new space for shared patient experiences
East Cheshire NHS Trust’s Stoma Team is launching a new Stoma Support Group, with the first meeting taking place on Thursday 30th April from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
East Cheshire NHS Trust announces extended visiting hours to support patients and families
East Cheshire NHS Trust is pleased to announce updated visiting arrangements that will increase access for families, carers and loved ones across all inpatient areas.
East Cheshire NHS Trust prepares for significant disruption ahead of six-day resident doctor strike
East Cheshire NHS Trust is advising the public to prepare for a period of major service disruption following the announcement of a six-day walkout by resident doctors.
NHS reminds families to prepare for Easter and check children’s vaccinations up to date
The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside is reminding people to plan ahead for the Easter bank holiday weekend by knowing where to go for urgent help and ensuring they have enough medication.
CQC Inspection Outcomes | Well-Led
Following the The Care Quality Commission (CQC) well led inspection that took place in September 2025 the leadership at our organisation has been rated as requires improvement. The inspection considers factors that contribute to the culture and how well-led the Trust is.
East Cheshire NHS Trust confirm “Kindness Continued” following 2025 Staff Survey Results
Newly published results from the 2025 NHS Staff Survey have confirmed that East Cheshire NHS Trust (ECT) remains the kindest place to work in the North West.
Daniel Haynes | “It’s about helping clinicians do their jobs more effectively.”
Since 2004, Principal Information Analyst for Community services Daniel Haynes, has been bridging the gap between spreadsheets and the frontline to keep patient care moving.
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